Who Should be Training on
the Velodrome?
Just about anyone who
enjoys cycling, wants to be in a fitness program or who is interest in bicycle racing. Two of the "hottest" junior racers in the country learned their skills - and race
regularly - at The Velodrome at Bloomer Park. Two of the country's best female racers are from the The International Velodrome at Bloomer Park, one recently earned two U.S. National Championship Jerseys.
At the Italian American Club of Livonia's meeting on
Dec. 4, 2008, the guest speaker was world - class cyclist Christiaan Van Der
Velde. Christiaan was asked "What would you recommend to a junior rider to get better at cycling", he responded:
"I think that all
juniors should ride the track; that is where you learn how to ride".
Frankie Andreu was also in attendance and commented on the same subject:
"Racing on the track helps accelerate the learning curve in becoming a good cyclist. Many of the top pros come from a track background and their
skills are hard to match compared to those who have never ridden the track."
Ages riding The International Velodrome at Bloomer
Park range from 8 to 75 years of age. Some just ride for the fun and fitness
while others have a very specific race training schedule. There training
programs available from general fitness to specialized race events. Regardless
of type of bicycle racing you do, training on the velodrome will improve your
riding skills and conditioning.
For further information contact Dale Hughes - dale@nas-track.com
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