****. HOW CAN I RIDE THE TUCSON VELODROME

Certification Classes

All riders must start by completing a certification course. Track cycling involves riding fixed-gear bicycles on banked oval tracks (velodromes) without brakes emphasizing skill, speed, and strategy. These classes assist with giving a rider all the skills necessary to ride our velodrome safely. Different certification classes based on a riders’ velodrome experience level are available. Participants must wear helmets, closed toe shoes and appropriate cycling attire. Track bikes are required and must meet safety standards (fixed gear, no brakes, drop bars). Track bikes are available for rent if you do not have your own track bike.

Quick question and answers

Adult A Certification Class: (Advanced)

: For experienced track riders that have track riding experience at other tracks or were USAC track category Pro, 1, 2 or 3. Class size: 4 riders minimum, 15 riders maximum.

Adult B Certification Class: (Intermediate)

For riders with road racing experience, USAC road category 1-4 or USAC track category 4 or 5. Classes are conducted as one 2-hour session. At the end of the session, riders will be evaluated to determine if the rider is proficient enough to ride in open track sessions. If a rider fails, the rider can retake the class at no charge. Class size: 4 riders minimum, 10 riders maximum

Adult C Certification Class: (Beginner)

For riders who are new to fixed gear bikes or velodromes but have road bike experience and are comfortable riding in groups. Classes conducted as two 2-hour sessions. The objective is to build from basic skills to confident riding, with emphasis on safety and control. At the end of the two sessions, riders will be evaluated to determine if the rider is proficient enough to ride in open track sessions. If a rider fails, the rider can retake the class at no charge. Class size: 4 riders minimum, 10 riders maximum.

Youth/Junior Certification Class:

: For youth ages 8-14 primary with parental consent; 15-18 eligible with some modifications for more advanced strength and coordination. No prior track riding experience is required. Coaches will break up these classes into 2 groups; 8-12 years and 13+ years for development and communications reasons. Classes are conducted as two 2-hour sessions. The objective is to build from basic skills to confident riding, with emphasis on safety and control. At the end of the two sessions, riders will be evaluated for safe and comfortable riding. If a rider fails, the rider can retake the class at no charge. Class size: 4 riders minimum, 10 riders maximum.

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