Track
With former Ontarian, Lori-Ann Muenzer winning a gold medal in the Sprint event at Athens, track has seen a boom in Ontario. By the end of 2005, Ontario will be home to two functioning tracks. Below are a list of Track Programs and information.
Wind Del Park - Racing Velodrome Resurfacing project
Delhi, ON
Located 30 Km south of Paris in Windham Centre Ontario, the Wind Del cycling Velodrome is the only one of its kind i n Ontario. This track was constructed almost 30 years ago by a dedicated team of volunteers. It has been the training location for many of Canada's top racing cyclists as well as host to numerous Ontario Cycling Association events.
Although the track base is in good condition, the asphalt needs to be resurfaced. This project is estimated to cost up to $100,000.00 dollars. Because of this, high-speed cycling events must be held outside the province, hours away, and costing thousands more to host an event.
The ONTARIO CYCLING ASSOCIATION and the HUMAN POWERED TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION are partnering with other cycling groups in the province to raise funds to resurface this track.
We need your help to save this track from destruction and bring our Canadian racers back home to train and Race.
There are two options for you to support this cause. The first is simply a tax-deductible donation. There are no sponsorship rights associated with this support; however, there will certainly be acknowledgement for these supporters. Cheques or money orders can be made out to the "Sport Is Development Fund" and mailed to the OCA office. Credit Cards will also be accepted: call the OCA at 416.426.7416. Tax Receipts will be mailed out within two to three weeks. Registered Charitable number: BN 88938 6868 RR0001
The second option involves a sponsorship / partnership. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Joe Mitrovic: hpta@rogers.com
Forest City Velodrome Association
London, ON
In December 2004, the Forest City Velodrome took a huge step towards reality. Located in the former London Gardens the FCVA will be one of three indoor velodromes in North America. With Track 101 clinics and weekly races, "Track is Back!"
A highly successful fundraising campaign has enabled the go-ahead for track construction however more fundraising is still required for daily operations.
For more information of the Forest City Velodrome Association please visit www.forestcityvelodrome.ca
Ontario Track Championships
London, ON
April 21-23
Please visit the CALENDAR section of the website for more event details.
Hummingbirds International Cycling Club Track League
Delhi, ON
Once again the Hummingbirds International Cycling Club will be hosting their track league. Whether you are an experienced rider or new to track racing, the Track League is for you.
The Track League will be held at the Win-Del Velodrome in Windham Centre near Brantford, BUT COMING SOON, Toronto and Central Ontario enthusiasts will be able to take on the track at Sunset Speedway, 45 minutes north of Toronto.
What better way to enjoy the track? Ride in the morning, watch the stock car races at dinner, then still make it up to the cottage by nightfall!
Current Schedule
To Be Announced
There will be plenty of track time, opportunities for beginners to learn to ride, veterans to unstick those creaky joints, and seniors to develop track riding skills and racing techniques, learn to beome a better rider, all in a friendly and casual environment. For those interested in participating in racing events, a variety of individual and group racing events will be held. A track coach will be available to provide feedback to all participants.
Events:
-Mass Start
-Devil Takes the Hindmost
-Unknown Distance
-Time Trials
-Sprints (Match, Olympic)
Subject to demand, points races will be held for road bikes at Sunset Speedway.
If you have a track bike or fixed gear bike, come on out. If you don't have a track bike, don't worry. Any bike will do for starting out. Road bike, Mountain bike, even BMX bikes are fine. However CSA certified bicycle helmets are mandatory.
Participants must be members of the Hummingbirds International Cycling Club. Affordable club memberships will be available for purchase at the track league.
For more information, please contact Lawrence Kurtz (Ph. 905-886-7691), or Vernon Hutchinson (416-321-2470)
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