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Course descriptions

PeeWee Pedalers (ages 5-8) FREE
Who can forget the thrill of riding a bike for the first time? The PeeWee Pedalers courses are designed to teach elementary cycling skills and basic bicycle safety to youngsters who are learning how to ride bikes. Participants must provide their own bicycles and must be able to ride without the use of training wheels. Please consult the program schedule for class dates and times.

Youth Basic (ages 9-12) FREE
Geared to the aspiring young cyclist who has no track experience, or has track experience but no interest in racing, this course provides instruction in basic riding skills, bicycle safety and introductory racing techniques. There will be limited emphasis on racing and participants are not eligible for Air Products Finals qualifications. Please consult program schedule for class dates and times.

Youth Advanced (ages 9-12) FREE
Participants in the Youth Advanced classes are Youth Basic or Bicycle Racing League graduates or competitive cyclists in their first year of racing. This course emphasizes training techniques, racing skills and tactics and interested participants are eligible to qualify for Air Products Finals. Please consult program schedule for class dates and times.

Junior Basic (ages 13-18) FREE
Junior Basic classes are geared to the aspiring young cyclist who has no track experience or no interest in racing. Participants will learn basic track-riding skills, bicycle safety and introductory racing techniques, but there will be little emphasis on racing and participants are not eligible for Air Products Finals qualifications. Please consult program schedule for class dates and times.

Adult Basic (ages 19+) $25
The Adult Basic course is an ideal introduction to velodrome riding for aspiring cyclists, new-to-the-track cycling enthusiasts or those who are not interested in racing-focused instruction. The class emphasizes basic track riding skills, bicycle safety and introductory racing techniques with little focus on racing, and participants are not eligible for Air Products Finals qualifications. Track bikes and helmets are available for these sessions, but participants are welcome to bring their own equipment. Please consult program schedule for class dates and times.

Adult Advanced (ages 19+) $25
For the aspiring competitive cyclist who has gained experience in the Adult Basic or Junior Advanced courses, as well as Bicycle Racing League graduates, and/or competitive cyclists in their first year of racing or those with significant racing background but little or no track experience. The Adult Advanced course focuses on training techniques, racing skills and tactics and interested participants are eligible to qualify for Air Products Finals. Track bikes and helmets are available for these sessions, but participants are welcome to bring their own equipment. Please consult program schedule for class dates and times.

Adult Race Fitness (ages 19+) $25
Take your cycling and racing skills to new levels with this class, which combines an emphasis on advanced training techniques (such as warm-ups, drills, individual/group work-outs, cool-downs, recovery strategies, nutrition, season planning and logistical preparations) with racing skills and tactics to give you a well rounded education in competitive cycling. Participants are eligible to qualify for Air Products Finals. Please consult program schedule for class dates and times.