October 26, 2007 – October, the Indoor Season had arrived…. We Were Wrong! Monday was like late July at 26 degrees in the afternoon without any humidity. One day later… the indoor riding season did begin. Rain, rain and more rain with the temperature of only 9 degrees C.

The Track 1 Sessions have been very busy in the last 6 weeks. Many of the new riders have been attending the Rec Sessions to improve their riding skills until they feel confident enough to go to the Skills & Drills on Monday nights at 7:30.

With the help of the Ontario Trillium Foundation the Forest City Velodrome has brought our membership to 247. Our goal for the end of 2007 is to hit the 280 mark. Take advantage now and get the wheel turning. Contact info@ForestCityVelodrome.ca.

Memberships
FCV Members we need your help. Membership dues keep the velodrome open, We need renewals in before November 1. A current list of paid members of the FCV will be posted in the red binder on the infield. If your name is not in the book as a paid member, you will be asked to pay the $20.00 session fee. The session leaders have been asked to monitor the sign-in book for each session. This will ensure all riders have paid the appropriate fee in order to keep the velodrome open.

In the past 2 weeks several FCV members have arranged Private Groups to take Track 1. Contact info@forestcityvelodrome.ca for information for your friends and co-workers.

Trillium Award
On Thursday, October 24th, the Ontario Trillium Foundation is presenting the Forest City Velodrome Association with a “Great Grants” Award. On hand to accept the award will be Albert Coullier. Keep an eye on the Show Case in the front lobby for our new addition. A special thank you goes out to the Foundation for recognizing our efforts in helping to build a healthy and vibrant community.


Congrats!
Forest City’s Keith Thorarison, competed in the World Master’s in Australia and won the Silver Medal in the Sprint Competition. Congratulations Keith, from all your friends and fans at the Velodrome. Way to go!


Velo-Kids
During the summer the FCV made a commitment to bring Kids 10 to 16 years old out to the track for some fun on a Saturday afternoon.

Beginning this week, velo-kids that can ride on the Velodrome and do drills are asked to arrive at 4 pm for their 2 hour session. This will give extra time for individual attention for our very young kids, who will still be arriving at 3 pm for their hour of skills and drills.


6 Day Season Kicks Off
90% of the members of the FCV are recreational riders at the track. If you would like to see some fantastic racing action, come out Friday & Saturday at 7 pm. The second half of the London 6 Day Bike Race will be taking centre stage on the boards of the FCV.

Riders from New Jersey, Minnesota, Quebec and of course the local favourites will be battling it out in some real hot action. Last weekend the racing was on the rivet and with “Preem Sprints” the riders were on it from the opening whistle.

Many of the local London area riders are taking part. Three young 16 year old women, Sarah & Emily McKenzie-Picot, Stephanie Bester along with 14 year old Kyle Rupay from Peterborough, are leading their teams in the “B” Side of the event.

If it’s been awhile since you have been to a race night, plan to attend this weekend, Friday & Saturday at
7 pm. Sunday is the finale, with riders suffering through 3 hours of racing, action begins at 1 pm. All the racers are looking forward to performing for you this weekend.

We have expanded the Elite Women’s Race Program to 12-15 riders. These young women will be attending camps and will begin racing in November. (More info to follow)

Pedal Magazine is also on board for the Elite Women’s Program and will contribute a 1 yr subscription and Pedal T-shirt or Pedal Newsboy hat for each of the riders.


Women’s Training Camp
As part of the Elite Women’s Program we are inviting all women 16 and up to attend a camp at the Velodrome on the weekend of Saturday, November 3rd 6pm to 9pm & Sunday, November 4th 9am to 1pm. Rides are available from the university. The camp will focus on preparing the women to race later in the month of November.

Camp Content
– Use of starting gate
– Starting a session from the rail
– Super Sprint warm up
– Bike handling drills
– Strength sessions
– Dive bombing
– Agility & attack training

Please register at info@forescityvelodrome.ca for new riders it is suggested to attend a Velo-kids 3pm session before the camp.

The first race night for the Elite Women is the Devo Weekend November 16th-18th. There will be an Omnium Competition for all women in the program.

Please note there is a private Track 1 session scheduled for Tuesday, November 13, from 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. The track will be open for a rec ride 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m., before the private session begins.

Note: Velo-kids program will be cancelled on Saturday, November 17th.


Huff N Puff
Some of our Master riders are preparing for an event in the U.S.A. with qualifications taking place next summer. If you are interested in taking part in the event and want to train for it, come out during our Huff n Puff session on Wednesday’s from 2pm- 5pm. Qualifying age is 50+.


Upcoming Races
– November 10 — “Night of Speed”
– November 16 — “Devo Weekend”
– November 24-25 — CanAm Challenge


New Partner
We have a new Hotel partner, Days Inn on Wellington Road. Call 519-681-1240 for discounted room rate by saying your part of the Velodrome.