Learn To Ride: An Introduction to Track Cycling
Learn how to ride the track at one of only 4 indoor velodromes in North America.
Put on by the Burnaby Velodrome Club, Learn to Ride (LTR) is designed to introduce youth and adult cyclists of all abilities to riding the track. LTR is a three session program that provides cyclists with an introduction to track cycling and teaches the basic skills of handling a fixed gear track bike, entering and exiting the track, velodrome ettiquette, riding pacelines, and introduces basic race-oriented topics. We want your experience on the Burnaby Velodrome to be as safe and as fun as possible.
The Courses
New Classes
For new classes, check the Schedules Page.
LTR#1 is a basic introduction to track riding. Clinic includes bike and instruction as well as flat pedals and helmet if needed. Please bring your own pedals and cycling shoes and helmet if you have them. Make sure to wear cycling friendly clothes ie. no baggy long pants. Clinic is 1.5 hrs in duration and participants will leave with a novice skill set on the track. An insurance fee of $5 for the evening must be paid upon arrival at the velodrome if the participant does not have proper cycling insurance through Cycling BC.
LTR#2: Intermediate track riding instruction includes review of LTR#1 and then focuses on riding in close proximity to others and group riding drills as well as increasing confidence and comfort level on bike. Clinic is 1.5 hrs in length and includes bike
LTR#3: Advanced track riding instruction includes review of LTR#1 & 2 and then focuses on group riding drills and skills with a move towards fitness and some minor race orientation skills. Clinic is 1.5 hrs in length and includes bike and instruction. All participants must have completed LTR#1 & 2.
LTRace: Advanced track riding includes a brief review of LTR 1, 2 and 3. Focus is on race day simulation including a thorough explanation of different races, proper etiquette while racing, proper warm up and cool down and gear selection. Session ends with demonstration races. Clinic is 1.5 hours in length and all participants must have completed the three part LTR series.
What's Included
- rental bikes
- 1.5 hrs of instruction per session
- program materials / handouts
- track riding theory and fundamentals
Program Registration:
LTR Courses cost between $25 to $35 per session for Cycling BC insured members.
For insurance the one time fee can be paid at the track at $5/visit. This single visit insurance fee is valid for training and riding and clinics but not for racing. You can also get insurance through Cycling BC with either general membership, Regional race licence, or UCI race licence. These are all valid from Jan 1 until Dec 31 each year. Prices vary so check with Cycling BC and you can purchase these as well on www.karelo.com.
| Course | Cost |
|---|---|
| LTR #1 | $25 |
| LTR #2 | $30 |
| LTR #3 | $35 |
| LTRace | $30 |
Cycling BC memberships can be purchased online via Karelo.com. All Cycling BC memberships are valid from January 1 to December 31 every year. All Burnaby Velodrome Club members must provide valid insurance as of January 1st every year before they are able to ride on the track. No insurance = no ride.
LTR Courses are limited to 16 riders maximum per session. To register, visit our online registration at Karelo.com:
Please provide all of the following information:
- Name
- Age
- Height (and road bike frame size if you know it)
- Address / City
- Phone number
- Email address
- Previous cycling experience:
(beginner / intermediate / advanced)
(road / mountain / both)
On-line registration closes at 1 PM the day before the clinic but registration done via email to Burnaby velodrome can be done up until clinic time. Late email registration must be confirmed to guarantee participation in clinic.
What to bring:
- CSA approved helmet
- cycling shoes & pedals (if you have your own)
OR - running shoes
- warm cycling / non-baggy exercise clothing
(temperature in the velodrome is typically a few degrees warmer than outside -- which during the winter ranges from 0 to 12 celsius) - Cheque (made out to Burnaby Velodrome Club) or cash for registration
- Cycling BC license / general membership*
(see more about insurance below)