January 21 2008 (London, Ontario) – The Forest City Velodrome (FCV) and the McMaster University Cycling Club, have finalized plans for the 2nd Annual University Bicycle Challenge in London, Ontario Saturday, February 2nd.

The FCV is an indoor cycling facility that is operating year round. In 2007 the first Challenge was held with riders competing in three timed events for men and women. Last year four schools participated, University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario, Waterloo, and the organizing club, McMaster University. This year we have expanded the program to include more schools from, southern Ontario and the Michigan State Cycling Team.

Training starts Friday night February 1st from 5pm – 9pm. with race warm-up Saturday at 5:30pm and the racing beginning at 6:30pm. Events include 3 individually timed races for each competitor. Current Students, Faculty and Alumni from your schools are able to compete…. To register email, rob.good@ForestCityVelodrome.ca

For more information contact, Naomi Cermak in Hamilton, or Lorne Falkenstein in London, by email, info@ForestCityVelodrome.ca

The Forest City Velodrome is a “Not for Profit Association” run by a group of dedicated volunteers in London Ontario. Please visit www.ForestCityVelodrome.ca for more information.