Originally Posted by
Dizzy
Bitingduck,
I am interested in this Velodrome thing because I have never seen one been to one or know anything about it. If I would to go down there, just to look around, what day would you recommend? I am not interested in actually jumping on the track, at least not this first time there.
If you want to see the structured training, tues/thu 7-9 pm
If you want to see open track, one of the open sessions during the week (check the schedule in my sig) or Sunday from noon to three. The sunday sessions are pretty low key and if you give me some warning I could meet you there.
I highly recommend the Ladies on Track sessions. I try to show up and help turn wrenches when I don't have other stuff going on-- there are sometimes a lot of bikes to set up (pedals, saddle height, pump tires, etc). The sessions are pretty well organized and get you a safe intro-- you're totally capable of riding one.
If you want to watch some racing, the last sanctioned race of the year is Oct 20, as part of the LA/Encino 2-day madison. There will also be practice races on saturdays for the rest of the year.