August 29, 2002 – A new agreement is saving this Olympic training facility
and Junior Development will start in October. The media are invited to an
open house at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, September 4, immediately preceding the
grand re-opening of Canada’s only indoor velodrome.
– Learn about our exciting and unique sport from some of Canada’s top
cyclists
– Interview and photograph elite local athletes in action
– Ride the track. Interested media are encouraged to climb into the saddle
for a few laps. Instruction and equipment will be provided.
– Learn from our junior riders about our youth development program
– Learn about the history of track cycling in BC from past champions and
other velo vets

Enjoy Coffee and Donuts courtesy of Tim Hortons, proud sponsor of the
Canadian National cycling team.

WHAT: Burnaby Velodrome Club OPEN HOUSE
WHY: The Burnaby Velodrome Club is pleased to announce that it has signed
a three-year agreement to ride at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre
velodrome, Canada’s only indoor cycling track.
WHEN: 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Wednesday, September 4
– 4:00 Welcome, Ted Ritter, president, Burnaby Velodrome Club
– 4:10 Riding demo (on-track photo op)
– 4:30 Q&A with riders and coaches
– 5:00 Coffee and Donuts courtesy of Tim Hortons
WHERE: The Harry Jerome Sports Centre velodrome, 7564 Barnet Highway, Burnaby
WHO WILL BE THERE:
– Several of British Columbia’s top track cyclists will be available for
interviews and photographs.
– Mandy Poitras – Canadian National Team member and National Champion
– Marsh Cooper – Canadian National Jr. Team member and National Champion
– Ted Ritter- 2002 North American & Canadian National Masters champion
– Jeremy Storie – 2002 North American & Canadian National Masters
champion; NCCP Level 4 Coach

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Jeremy Storie, 604-888-5933,
bigring54@shaw.ca