February 02, 2019 (London, ON) – Ed Veal and Team Track 24hr Attack have done it and then some surpassing the $25,000 goal only six hours into his amazing ride at the Forest City Velodrome, only one of five indoor velodromes in all North America. At the 6-hour mark Veal had covered 204km completing an incredible 1,416 laps.
“We are so proud of all our volunteers who made today a smashing success!!! Ed Veal we can’t thank you enough for the revitalisation of our space and the bright future ahead. Looking forward to great things,” said FCV President, Craig Saari, direct from the Velodrome this evening.
About 35 riders and 12 kids joined Veal on the track to support his mammoth effort and raise funds as well. As Veal wrote last night in his hotel room…”As I sit in my hotel room the night before the event on Saturday in London, I cannot help but think about how grateful I am. For my love of sport, for my family, and for all of you. It is so humbling knowing that I am surrounded by a group of incredible people cheering me on both loudly and silently; from near and from afar. I wouldn’t be able to do this without all of you. Thank you for continuing to stand behind my crazy-ass ideas and attempts such as this. It will be your faces and voices that will be keeping me going as I near the most painful and mentally draining parts of this endeavor.” – read more here.
The FCV is currently looking to update both the heating and the lighting infrastructure – now this is all doable thanks to Team Veal. Originally built in 1955 the London Gardens was home to the London Knights for many years and most of the building hasn’t seen any significant updates in that time leaving the infrastructure dated and inefficient. The idea to have a velodrome in London, Ontario came from Albert Schelstraete-Coulier, inductee of the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame in 2017 – read more here.
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