This is a reminder that the velodrome will be closed on the 4th of July. We hope that
the city is able to bring the fireworks show back to Memorial park next
year and we will then be racing on the 4th again!! We will be open on
Sunday, July 5th from 9am - 3pm.
2009 Hammer Match Sprint Tournament
The 2009 Hammer Match Sprint Tournament, presented by the Hammer racing
team and the Colorado Velodrome Association
Sunday July 26, 2009. Racing begins at 9:00 AM. All racers MUST have a
current, 2009 USAC racing license and have it with them. Due to time constraints and to
facilitate more racing a maximum of 20 male riders and 10 female riders
will be registered. Pre-registration for is required as capacity
registration is anticipated prior to race day. E-mail Steven Truesdale for
more information and to register at
Steven.truesdale@ymail.com.
Entry fee is $18 and includes a $3 per day USAC surcharge. Each racer
must pay an additional $10 per day OTC facility use fee at the track
unless he or she holds a 2009 OTC Season pass. Race entry fee does NOT
include the mandatory $10 per day OTC Facility use fee. OTC season passes
are available for $150 at the track.
This is a 2-up, single-elimination, tournament style match sprint
competition. Final round will be best 2 out of 3. The competition will
begin with a Flying 200m TT to determine qualifying times. Every registered
racer must race a 200 for bracket eligibility. The fastest 16 racers will
qualify for the A and B brackets. The fastest 8 women will qualify for the
womens bracket. Women may choose to race their 200 for eligibility into
the A or B brackets should they desire a higher level of competition,
and/or a potential for higher cash payout. Women that choose to race
in the A and B bracket pool, should declare their intentions upon
registration. Racers will be seeded into each bracket via their 200
times. Each race will be a 2-up, two lap, match sprint, with the
exception of the final round, which will be best 2 out of 3.
Each competitor that qualifies for a bracket will be guaranteed at
least 2 match sprints in addition to their 200m TT. Each
non-qualifying racer (9th and 10th fastest women, and 17th through 20th
fastest men) will race one 4-up (2-up for women) sprint to
determine placings. There will be a separate womens bracket if there
are at least 4 women competitors who choose to race in the womens pool.
In the case the womens bracket does not fill, the format may be
modified to afford more sprinting opportunities, should time allow.
In addition to fastest 200 primes for men, women and masters, the race
will also have cash payout.
Motorpacing with Mark Tyson
Starting Saturday, July 11th, Mark Tyson will be offering open motorpacing sessions at the 7-Eleven
Velodrome. These sessions will be available to all experienced track
riders. Mark will be
happy to help you decide what activities are best for what you are trying
to accomplish or you
will do activities prescribed by your coach. Coaches are welcome and encouraged to
attend these sessions.
When:
- Saturdays
- Sundays
- Madison Training 10-12am (Not every week...e-mail for updates)
- Sprint/Endurance 1-3pm
Cost: $20/rider per session. Madison is $20/team per session.
Format: Mark can usually handle 6-8 riders total per session, sprint and/or
endurance. At the beginning of the session, we will meet and lay out how we will
accomplish everyones goals for the session.
Reservations: Please e-mail Mark at tyscycle@mac.com
and let him know if you
wish to participate. It will be first come, first served up to 8 riders per
session. Madison training up to five teams.
Private or Team sessions: Mark will do private motorpacing or team sessions by appointment.
Cost is $60/hr with a two hour minimum. E-mail with your needs.
Mark Tyson
719-337-9165
tyscycle@mac.com
2009 USA Cycling Masters Nats in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Velodrome Association has been named host of the 2009 USA
Cycling Masters National Track Championships
The 7-11 U.S. Olympic Training Center Velodrome in Colorado Springs is home
to the Colorado Springs Velodrome Association (CVA). "The CVA is extremely
excited about the prospect of the very best Masters riders from across the
country competing here at our great facility." stated CVA spokesperson Pat
McDonough. More than 300 riders are
expected to compete for the coveted "Stars and Stripes" jerseys awarded to
the the U.S. Champions. In addition, the Velodrome in Colorado Springs is
widely regarded as the fastest in North America and we are expecting a
number of new World and National records to be set here. In 2006, the last
time the U.S. Masters Championships were held in Colorado, the velodrome saw
13 Masters World Records set.
The 2009 USA Cycling Masters National Track Championships will be held
August 18-23rd. For more regarding the event please visit the
National
Championship info page on www.USACYCLING.ORG.
The 7-11 U.S. Olympic Training Center Velodrome Colorado Springs is open for
training weekly.
- Tuesdays - 1pm - 5pm
- Thursdays - 1pm - 5pm
- Saturdays - 9am - 6pm
- Sundays - 9am - 3pm
Racing is held at the Velodrome on Tuesday and Thursday evenings - Registation
at 5:30pm.
The CVA is working to add additional training times in August in prepartion
for the Masters Championships.
Please visit the CVA website or join our Facebook page.
UPDATES: We now have the Event
Schedule and Host Hotel information.
