Originally Posted by sivat
When I was at the encino velodrome for the messenger track races they mentioned that wednesday was their beginner night. I think it was about $7 to ride, and another 5 or so to rent a bike. It seemed a bit more casual than i would imagine ADT to be. I think, and this is my plan, I would like to take the 4 day class at ADT, but I would like to get comfortable riding at encino where it seems that people would be a little more accepting of beginners. I could be totally off-base on this. Its just my initial impression.
The riders at ADT I felt were extemely welcoming. Heck riders all 3 dromes I've ridden have been welcoming. I have found that everyone likes having more and more people riding the track. That's how tracks can get funding, etc to continue and expand....like adding lights in CO for night time racing. It's also nice to pace line off of nationally ranked riders. There are some at Encino, but even more at ADT.