December 29, 2007 (London, ON) — 19-year-old, Joe Veloce from Fonthill Ontario smashed the 18-month old track record of 7.85 seconds or 63.287 kph at the 138m Forest City Velodrome in London Ontario, during final preparation for the track cycling competition in Vancouver next week.

Veloce had two attempts during the 3rd annual Christmas Camp on Saturday morning. He came close on his first attempt 8.12 seconds. Then 20 minutes later the new record was attained with a blistering lap over .02 of a second faster than the previous standard set by 1982 World Champion Gord Singleton in the Spring of 2006.

Three other FCV track records fell over the weekend with Amy Biskaborn (London) setting a time of 35.36 seconds in the Flying 500m for Elite Women. In the Junior Women’s category 16-year-old Stephanie Bester (London) covered the 138m in 9.65 seconds or 51.48kph. In the Cadet men’s (under 17-years-old) category Jason King from Oakville completed the 138m in 9.11 seconds or 54.53kph.

The Forest City Velodrome is one of three indoor bicycle tracks in North America. The 138m Velodrome has a very large recreational base with 273 members. The Velodrome has been operating as a non-profit association for the past three years. It is located in the former London Knights home of the “Ice House” in south London, Ontario.

As the new year approaches all the racers will be preparing to do battle with teams from Quebec and United States on Saturday January 19th in the CanAmQue Challenge. Our next Women’s Camp is scheduled for Friday January 11th & Saturday, January 12th. Winter Nationals are set for February 8th & 9th.

Our Velo-kids Program on Saturday afternoon is still flourishing. New riders at 3pm. and experienced youngsters at 4 pm. If you know any youngsters who would like to give cycling a try, have them come out on Saturday at 3 pm. Our longtime partner is the OntarioTrillium Foundation for the Velo-Kids.

For more information or details please email the track at info@ForestCityVelodrome.ca or visit www.ForestCityVelodrome.ca.