Velodrome Schedules

Track season is just around the corner. The midwest has more velodromes than many major countries. Let's take a tour of the velodromes in the area to see when racing will begin!

MICHIGAN: Rochester Hills - Bloomer Park Velodrome The wooden track surface is currently being replaced. Here's the view a month ago, and another a few days ago of the new surface stacked ready to go. Volunteers needed! Like them on Facebook.

Photos: IVBP

Photo: Clevelandvelodrome.org

 OHIO: Cleveland - Cleveland Velodrome This is a 166 meter wooden track with banks maxing out at 50 degrees. The track is now open for training. Racing begins soon!

"We have 40 track bikes (single speed, fixed gear) on site available for use or rental.  Kids under 18 get free bike rental, free track time and free coaching.  All adult first timers are free and our Track 101 (Learn to Ride) is free.  Season passes, day passes and bike rental are available for a reasonable charge. "

2013 Racing Schedule 

 Spring Race Series (6:30pm to 8pm)

May 23 (Thursday)

May 31 (Friday)

June 6 (Thursday)

June 13 (Thursday)

INDIANA: Indianapolis - Major Taylor Velodrome
The Major Taylor Velodrome is a 333 meter concrete track with 28 degree banking.

MAJOR TAYLOR VELODROME – RACE SCHEDULE 2013
16-May     Throw Down Thursday #1     7pm       
18-May     MTV Time Trial #1     8am     $500   
23-May     Throw Down Thursday #2     7pm       
6-Jun     Throw Down Thursday #3     7pm       
7-Jun     Fast Friday #1     7pm     $1,000   
14-Jun     Midwest Challenge (NTC)     7pm     $2,500
15-Jun     Midwest Challenge (NTC)     8am
20-Jun     Throw Down Thursday #4     7pm       
28-Jun     Fast Friday #2     7pm     $1,000

ILLINOIS: Northbrook - Ed Rudolph Velodrome -382 meters asphalt surface with 18 degree banking.

2013 Race Schedule Flyer (PDF)

• Opening Night – 05/16
• 10 Mile Record Night – 5/30
• Franco Panveno Masters Cup - 07/27
• Thursday Night Racing – Juniors Invitational - 08/01
• Roger DeLanghe Trohpy Race - 08/15
• Elaine Nekritz Trophy Race - 08/29
• Season Finale - 09/12

Photo: Chicago Velo Campus

ILLINOIS: Chicago - Chicago Velo Campus -  166 meter wooden surface with
50 degree banking. The track is open for training, see website or Facebook for times.

Saturday, May 18, 19

   SPRINT DOUBLE SPRINT

   CLINIC full day on Saturday RACING full day on Sunday

Saturday, June 15 9:00am

  Women's Track Cycling Clinic - #2

  Where: Chicago Velo Campus, 8615 S. Burley Ave. (US Rt. 41), Chicago, IL    60617 (map)  Description: Introduction to 166m track and 50 degree banking, group riding skills, Mock racing. Clinic will include track certification

MISSOURI: St. Louis - Penrose Park Velodrome - Asphalt surface, 322 meter, 28 degree banking.

The Mr. Bumpy Face Track Racing Training Series will be held Thursday evenings from May through August. Racing begins at 6 pm and ends around 8 pm or when we run out of safe daylight. The racing events will vary from week to week with the intent of holding three rounds of events each evening. The schedule of events for each night will be available at registration. Please note these may change before the start of a particular round or event. Races may be added to an evening given enough time and light.

Racing begins on May 9th and every Thursday following until August 22nd. Registration is on site only and will be available starting at 5 pm each evening. Racing will begin at or shortly after 6 pm.

WISCONSIN:  Kenosha - Washington Park Velodrome - 333m concrete surface with 27 degree banks.

Tuesday night racing begins May 14th. Friday night USAC Sprints begin May 17th. The main event on the 21st is a 50 lap madison race. Don't miss that!

http://www.kenoshavelodrome.com/uploads/2013%20Schedule.pdf

Photo: NSC Velodrome

MINNESOTA: Blaine - National Sports Center Velodrome - Wood surface, 250 meter, 43 degree banking.

The track is open for training now, sanctioned Thursday night racing begins May 17th. See the entire schedule for more details.