October 19, 2005 – The Best in the West to race in Burnaby as winter Track Cycling season gets underway On Saturday, November 12, some of the top cyclists from BC, Alberta and the Western United States will begin three days of track racing in Burnaby at Western Canada’s only indoor velodrome. The competition will give local riders and National team members a chance to test their skills as they begin their preparation for the 2005-2006 World Cup season and the March 2006 Commonwealth Games. Among the races featured are:

* Mass start and sprint events
* Points races – point sprints every 10 laps
* Miss-n-outs – sprints every 2nd lap, last place rider eliminated
* Scratch race- first rider across the line wins
* Keirins – Japanese style racing behind a pace bike
All racing takes place at the Burnaby Velodrome, a 200-metre wooden track, located inside the Harry Jerome Sports Centre near SFU, featuring hair-raising 47 degree corners and lots of opportunities for dramatic photos and visuals. For more information, visit www.burnabyvelodrome.ca Registration is now available at www.karelo.com

Date: Nov 12 to Nov 13, 2005
Time: Nov 12: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Nov 13: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Harry Jerome Sports Centre
7564 Barnet Highway
Burnaby