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The IVBP 2011 Season has ended
2011 was another exciting and very
successful season at the IVBP but the stable of IVBP track bikes have
moved to their 58° sub-terrainium storage, the daylight hours have grown
short and season has come to an end. We look back on the year with
National titles world titles. At the U.S. Junior Nationals, our Juniors
brought home 15 medals.
Even though the season of regular programs has come to an end, t he velodrome is available to ride by season pass holders, with their own "track" bicycle, as weather
permits, from 10:00 a.m.
till the closing of the park. The velodrome is closed if it is wet or has snow or ice on it.
Special practice days will be announced via the Velodrome's Yahoo Group.
General Information about IVBP
The International Velodrome at Bloomer Park is a facility for
all ages at all stages. A crew of dedicated volunteers run the day to day
operations of the Velodrome which was paid for by private donations through the non-profit Mike Walden Velodrome
Fund administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester. The
Velodrome was built by volunteers consisting of members of the cycling
community, many of whom had never seen a cycling track before, came out to build
the steel and wood structure. Volunteer welders, carpenters, earth movers,
children, adults and senior citizens worked side-by-side, week-after-week to a
grand conclusion. The International Velodrome at Bloomer Park is located in Bloomer Park in the City of Rochester Hills,
Michigan and is the only one of its kind in North America.
In nine seasons of cycling, hundreds of racers
have taken to the boards, thousands of youngsters have visited and many have
ridden, while nearly half a million television viewers saw bike racing on the Velodrome and every summer Friday night hundreds of spectators arrive at The
Velodrome at Bloomer Park, open up their lawn chairs and cheer on their favorite
racers for NAS-TRACK Team Racing. This showcase event at the Velodrome was
developed by Dale Hughes to captivate the public with fast-paced, daring, racing
format and to develop the sport and the racers in it. Two of the
"hottest" junior racers in the country learned their skills - and race
regularly - at The Velodrome at Bloomer Park. Several of the country's best female
racers are from the The Velodrome at Bloomer Park, earning numerous
national championship jerseys. The racing format is a success and still, day in
and day out, one 76 year old man rides for fitness around the 1/8 mile / 200
meter Velodrome.
The must have for any season is the beautiful and very practical IVBP Pint Glass. The
glasses are available at the Velodrome for $15 with proceeds to support
the many programs at the IVBP.
Thanks to Erika Fulk for creating this IVBP Pint
glass based on the original art work from the design house of Jeffery G.
Russell.
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September 2, 2011 - Michigan State Master
Track Championships
Results of the 2011 Michigan
State Masters Track Championship consisting of Scratch and Points Races.
August 22 - 27, 2011 - Detroit 6 Day Race
Day Six of the 2011 Detroit 6 Day was won in the final sprint by Team Blue,
Martin Vecchio and Joaquin Kiley. Team Red, Blaine Benson and
Chris Matthews captured the second position.
Joaquin Kiley and Martin Vecchio
Day Five of the 2011 Detroit 6 Day was a shoot out between two teams. Team Blue,
Martin Vecchio and Dave Hicken, won the contest over Team Red of Blaine Benson
and Tony Bruley.
Dave Hicken and Martin Vecchio
Day Four of the 2011 Detroit 6 Day came down to the final sprint for the
win. Team Blue had a 2 point advantage over Team Green. First to the line was
Team Green who won the evening. Congratualtions to Luke Cavender, Cale Denison
and Chris Matthews.
Cale Denison, Luke Cavender and
Chris Matthews
Day Three of the 2011 Detroit 6 Day was well underway when the rain
arrived and put an end to the evening's racing. The evening's winners are Team
Blue of Martin Vecchio and Brett Beddow. Second place was captured by Team
Black, Luke Cavender, Brent DelRosario and Cale Denison.
Day Two of the 2011 Detroit 6 Day is won by Team Blue, Martin Vecchio and
Cale Denison. Team Green, Dave Hicken and Alan Antonuk took second place for the
evening.
Martin Vecchio and Cale Denison
Day One of the 2011 Detroit 6 Day is won by Team Blue, Martin Vecchio and
Charles Hailey. Second place for the evening is Team Red, Blaine Benson and Tony
Bruley.
Martin Vecchio and Charles Hailey
Rochester Hills, MI - The IVBP is hosting the annual Detroit 6 Day Race
starting on Monday August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. The racing continues each evening
through Saturday August 27th.
Note: Due to the Detroit 6 Day Races the normal weekly evening training classes
will not take place. The regular week night schedule will resume on Monday
August 29th. The Saturday morning Track 101 Class will take place as usual on
Saturday August 27th at 10:00 a.m.
July 29, 2011 - NAS-TRACK and Michigan
State Championships
Rochester Hills, MI - Brian Crosby and Martin Vecchio win the 2011
NAS-TRACK and State Madison title at the IVBP. The brothers, Brendan and Blaine
Benson team up for second place while Dave Hicken and Nick Raiti battle for the
third spot. Complete race report to follow.
Martin Vecchio and Brian Crosby
2011 NAS-TRACK and State of Michigan Madison Champions
July 26, 2011 - USA Cycling Masters Track Nationals
Trexlertown, PA - A new world record was set today in the 500 Meter Time
Trial at the USA Cycling Master Masters Track Nationals by IVBP rider Tom
O'Rourke. The West Bloomfield, MI resident won the gold medal in the 75+ age
group with a time of 42.228 seconds.
In the womens 500 Meter Time Trial, Debbie Cavender of Troy, MI captured 4th
place, Bonnie Karas of Rochester Hills, MI spun to 5th place and Colleen Brown
of Rochester Hills, MI placed 9th, each in their respective age groups.
In the scratch races, Tom O'Rourke picked up his second gold medal winning his
age group. On the women's side of the ledger, Bonnie Karas won the silver medal
with her second place finish and Debbie Cavender won the bronze
medal taking 3rd in her scratch race.
Americane' Vintage Track and Road
Festival 2011 Report
Check out the report and photos from the American Vintage Track and Road Bike
Festival
here.
July 9, 2011 - USA Cycling Jr. Track Nationals
Plano, TX - Danielle Mullis of Rochester Hills, MI captures the silver
medal in the Women's 13 - 14 year old Points Race and with this placing is
awarded the silver medal for the Omnium for her age group. Emma Fickel of
Rochester Hills, MI rides to 9th place in the same race and is 6th overall in
the Omnium. In the
Women's 10 - 12 year old Omnium Caitlin Denison of Macomb, MI places 8th.
In the Women's 7.5 Kilometer Scratch Race, CJ Karas (Women 17 - 18) of Rochester
Hills, MI placed 3rd and won the Bronze Medal.
In the Men's 10 - 12 year old 2 Kilometer Scratch Race, Cody Denison of Macomb,
MI wins
the Bronze Medal with his 3rd place finish and the bronze medal in the Omnium.
In the same 2K race, Ryan Madis of Hudson,Ohio finished 7th and Brothers,
Douglas and Matthew Wells of Rochester Hills, MI filled the 9th and 11th places,
respectively. In the Omnium, it was Ryan 7th, Douglas 10th and Matthew 14th.
In the Men's 13 - 14 year old Omnium, Luke Mullis of Rochester Hills, MI
captures the 14th position in one of the most hotly contested fields.
July 8, 2011 - USA Cycling Jr. Track Nationals
Plano, TX - Danielle Mullis wins the Women's 13 - 14 year old 4 Kilometer
Scratch Race and Emma Fickel captures 5th. CJ Karas (Women 17 - 18) placed 3rd
and captured the Bronze Medal in the 15 Kilometer Points Race. In the
Women's 10 - 12 year old 1 Kilometer Scratch race, 10 year old Caitlin captured
7th place.
In the Men's 10 - 12 year old 1 Kilometer Scratch Race, Cody Denison captured
the Bronze Medal with his 3rd place finish. Ryan Madis from Ohio, who trains at
the IVBP finished 7th. Brothers, Douglas Wells and Matthew Wells took the 8th
and 12th place finishes, respectively. In the Men's 13 - 14 year
old 4 Kilometer Scratch Race, Luke Mullis placed 13th in the large field.
l to r: Emma Fickel, Cody Denison, Danielle Mullis with their medals
July 7, 2011 - USA Cycling Jr. Track Nationals
Plano, TX - Three IVBP junior riders capture medals at the USA Cycling 2011 Juniors Track Nationals.
With the temperature creeping just over 100°, CJ Karas (Women 17 - 18) placed 4th in both the 500
Meter Time Trial and the 2000 Meter Pursuit. Emma Fickel (Women 13 - 14) took
the fifth spot on the podium in the 500 Meter Time Trial. In the Men's 10 - 12
category, Cody Denison captured the 5th place medal in the 500 Meter Time Trial.
Cody Denison and Emma Fickel
June 26, 2011
NAS-TRACK International 3 Day
Barry Miller and Iggy Silva won
Day 3 of the annual NAS-TRACK International 3 Day Race
and the overall victory as well. Click for complete
results.
Barry Miller & Iggy Silva
June 25, 2011
Day 2 of the annual NAS-TRACK International 3 Day Race
saw a victory for Barry Miller and Iggy Silva. Click for complete
results.
Barry Miller & Iggy Silva
June 24, 2011
The annual NAS-TRACK International 3 Day Race
opened Friday Night with a victory for Luke Cavender and Nick Raiti. Click for complete
results.
Luke Cavender & Nick Raiti
June 22, 2011
Bronze Medal for Danielle
August, GA - Danielle Mullis of
Rochester Hills, MI captures the Bronze Medal in the USA Cycling National
Women's Road Race for 13 - 14 year olds.
June 20, 2011
International 3-Day Race
June 24, 25 and 26, 2011
The International Velodrome at
Bloomer Park (IVBP) is hosting the International 3-Day Race on Friday,
June 24; Saturday, June 25; and Sunday, June 26.
Teams from across the United
States will be competing along with last year's winner, Barry Miller of New
York. He will be teamed up with South African National Champion Evan Carstens,
says Dale Hughes, managing director of the IVBP. He adds that racing starts
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
June 19, 2011
Americane' Vintage Track &
Road Bike Festival - Saturday June 25th
The International Velodrome at
Bloomer Park, Rochester Hills, Michigan is proud to announce the 3rd year of
this rapidly growing event.
The Americane' is an annual show
and swap meet, held on the grassy infield of the velodrome, bringing together
vintage track and road cycling enthusiasts from around the country. Classic
bicycles from any era are invited for display, with judging and awards given in
the following categories: Best Original Road, Best Refinished Road, Best
Original Track, Best Refinished Track, and People's Choice. The swap meet will
feature retro and modern equipment, giving vendors, collectors, and enthusiasts
an opportunity to connect over cycling gear of every type. This one-day event
coincides with the second day of the NASTrack International 3 Day Series, some
of the most exciting and skilled velodrome racing in the nation!
Click for complete
schedule.
June 17, 2011
The exciting NAS-TRACK's Friday Night Series opened
up the 2011 season in grand fashion with the outcome decided in the final
Madison sprint of the night. Who won? Click for complete
results.
May 21 ,
2011
The IVBP MBRA Talent Pool Time Trial kicked off the 2011 racing season. Blue
skies, virtually no wind and temps in the upper 70s made for a great day of
racing. Numerous track records were set. Click for complete
results.
For the second year, the IVBP has been the starting location for the Ride of
Silence. The Ride of Silence was scheduled for Wednesday the 18th but rain
washed out the event and rescheduled for May 21st. The riders left from the IVBP
and wound through Rochester Hills and Rochester. A group of riders also rode the
velodrome in silence.
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What is a
NAS-TRACK Madison
Race?
Two rider teams where one team rider is down low on the track in
the race while their partner is riding relief high on the track. About every 2
to 2½ laps the relief rider drops down the track, puts their left hand at their
left hip. Their partner grabs their hand and slings them into the race at speeds
of 40 mph and above. By the way, this is done on fixed gear (single speed, no
freewheeling) bicycle.
Like to see it in action? Click on this link:
NAS-TRACK
July 11, 2008 to see the last 6 laps of the 80 lap race (10 miles).
Thanks
to Nick Bayma for shooting this exciting video.
Note: This web site
is always under construction. Some menu pics are under construction and may say "Page Not
Found". Please check back as new pages and information is added.
September 12, 2010
The IVBP annual SOUPerbowl race wrapped up the 2010 racing schedule under
beautiful blue skies. The SOUPerbowl is a benefit for a local food pantry. The
spectators, racers and staff all bring cans of soup (and other canned food) as
their admission and race entry fee. Complete race details to follow...
2010 IVBP SOUPerbowl Winners
Brendon Benson and Tim Campbell
August 31, 2010
NOTE: New Event... There was an opening on the race schedule at
the IVBP and JUNIOR/YOUTH riders ask if it could a race night. So it will be, an
"Unknown Race" this Friday night, September 3rd at 6:30
p.m. All ages and all abilities
will have "Unknown Distance" races.
August 15, 2010
Nick Console, Luke Cavender, Nick Laughton
"Detroit 6 Day" Day Six winners are Nick Console and Nick Laughton.
The overall winner of the Detroit 6 Day is Luke Cavender. Vern Green captures
the "AA" Championship points.
See the results for the details and
standings.
August 14, 2010
"Detroit 6 Day" Day Five winners are Tim Campbell & Luke Cavender.
See the results for the details and
standings.
August 13, 2010
"Detroit 6 Day" Day Four winners are Brendon Benson & Nick Laughton.
See the results for the details.
August 12, 2010
"Detroit 6 Day" Day Three winners are Nick Raiti and Luke Cavender. See the
results
for complete details.
August 11, 2010
"Detroit 6 Day" Day Two winners are Tim Campbell and Luke Cavender. See the
results
for complete details.
August 10, 2010
The annual "Detroit 6 Day" is underway the the IVBP. Day One winners are Luke
Cavender and Dave Hicken. See the
results
for complete details.
July 11, 2010
Trexlertown, PA: IVBP junior riders bring home medals and honors from the USA Cycling 2010 Jr. Track Nationals.
On Friday July 9th, the first Gold Medal came with Zoe Reeves' victory in
the 4K Scratch race. Danielle Mullis of Rochester Hills battled to a 4 place
finish.
In Saturday's 8K Points race Zoe captured the Silver Medal with Danielle in
the third with the Bronze Medal.
Overall in the three days of racing Zoe won the 13 - 14 year old womens Omnium National Title and her second Gold Medal. Danielle placed 5th in the
Omnium and a place on the podium with Zoe. Danielle was the highest placed 13
year old in the field.
July 8, 2010
Trexlertown, PA: The USA Cycling 2010 Jr. Track Nationals got
underway today at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center. Six junior riders from
the IVBP began their quest today to shine as the nations best.
Men 10 - 12 year old - 500 meter TT
5th - Luke Mullis 44.955**
10th - Cody Denison 46.526*
Women 13 - 14 year old - 500 meter TT
4th - Danielle Mullis 43.832**
7th - Zoe Reeves 45.183
Men 13 - 14 year old - 500 meter TT
19th - Richard Rainville 42.258
26th Cale Denison 44.679*
Men 17 - 18 year old - 1000 meter TT
16th - Nick Console
** = Podium Finish
* = Personal Best Time
Scratch races are on the riders schedule for Friday.
July 2 - 4, 2010
The Annual UIV/IVBP 3 Day Race filled the holiday weekend with exciting
racing action on the 44° boards at Rochester Hills' International Velodrome at
Bloomer Park.
Nik Reinert and Barry Miller conquered the 4th of July heat and spun to
victory in the annual 3-Day Race with 308 points. Second on the podium was the
team of Luke Cavender and Brian Crosby with 268 points. The team of Brendon
Benson and Martin Vercchio battled to the end to take third.
Race
results.
Saturday July 3, 2010
The 2nd Annual Americane' Vintage Track & Road Bike Festival ride,
show and
swap meet brought together vintage track and road cycling enthusiasts from around
the country Saturday July 3rd. Vintage bikes in multiple categories covering a
full century of cycling were on display. For pictures from the event, click to
go to
A.W. Gonya's Gallery.
Wednesday May 19, 2010
The 2010 Oakland County
Ride of Silence
has a new location this year starting from and ending at the International
Bloomer Park Velodrome in Rochester Hills. The ride starts at 7:00
p.m. promptly, please be at the
velodrome by 6:30 p.m. for the
memorial ceremony.
After the ride, which will last one hour there will be a
celebration for the living on the infield of the velodrome with food kindly
donated by Mind, Body and Spirits of Downtown Rochester. There will be a live
band and free track bike rides on the velodrome, no prior experience needed and
all equipment is provided! For more information visit the OCROS
web site.
January 25, 2010
Two cycling athletes who train at the
International Velodrome at Bloomer Park (IVBP) in Rochester Hills were honored
for their outstanding achievements by the Rochester Hills City Council at its
January 25, 2010 meeting.
Danielle Mullis, 12, of Rochester Hills, was
recognized for winning four gold medals and the U.S. National Championship Stars
and Stripes Jersey during the USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships in
July 2009. Tom O'Rourke, 75, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., was honored for setting
two new world records at the UCI (International Cycling Union) World Master's
Track Championships in October 2009.
August 10, 2009
New
video from the NAS-TRACK UIV 3 Day from Richard Noiret.
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Metro Media feature story on the IVBP
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