New this season, every Friday night race will feature the Beat the Clock Happy Hour.  From 6:00 PM- 6:15 PM beers will be $1.00. From 6:15-6:30 beers will be $2.00 each, and from 6:30-7:00 beers will be $3.00 each including craft beers (maximum two drinks per person per visit).

The season gets underway  June 7^th with fun and entertainment abound.  The first drink of the night is on us.  Just stop by our table in the plaza located next to the beer stand, show your I.D, and pick up your voucher, and enjoy one of our many ice cold beverages, on the house! Fans must be 21 or older to receive the voucher.

Opening night also kicks off a very special entertainment series featuring The Utility Man, a live performer best known for his in game antics that keep the whole family laughing. A lifelong performer, The Utility Man specializes in live, in stadium entertainment at sporting events of all kind.  The Utility Man appeared on MLB Network this year as part of their winter meetings lineup, and he will be visiting and performing in a total of 9 states this summer.   This Parkland High School graduate will appear at the track June 7^th, June 21^st, and August 23^rd.

June 14^th opens the “Dog Days of Summer” series.  Admission for Dogs is $1 at the gate, and all proceeds benefit local animal charities. Dog Day #2 is July 12^th, and Dog Day #3 takes place August 16^th.  Bring your canine companions to the track so they can show off their skills in front of past, present, and future Olympians.

The Rider Theme Night Series opens up June 28^th during our Red Robin Bicycle Racing League Finals.  The 28^th will be Germany Themed night at VPCC, featuring German fare, and some of the finest German beers we can find.  Get your food on the barbie August 9^th on Australian Rider night. Both nights will feature German and Australian themed contests, music, food, drink, and more!

August 2^nd is Ladies Night at VPCC. With $2 Bud Light Lime-A-Ritas and Straw-Ber-Ritas all night, and fun games, prizes, and contests throughout the night, what better way to get together with your friends than Ladies Night at VPCC?

August 23^rd is a special night at Valley Preferred Cycling Center.  Kaylah Karpel and Joseph Kolasinski are long time patrons of Valley Preferred Cycling Center.  After a long bike ride, ending in the parking lot of VPCC, Joseph proposed to Kaylah, and she said yes.  The couple will be holding their rehearsal dinner in the Velo Decks on turn 4.  On race night,  and take a lucky lap around the track. The couple’s bridal party will square off against one another in a series of contests.  It should be a magical night at the track.

The 2013 season wraps up August 30^th with Fan Appreciation Night.  To show the fans how much they mean to us, we will be offering food and drink specials all night, along with autograph sessions with professional riders, and Olympic Gold Medalist, Marty Nothstein.  Prizes will be given away throughout the night as Valley Preferred show the greatest cycling fans in the world the love they show us year round! There is tons of fun to be had at Valley Preferred Cycling Center this summer, so bring your family and friends, because we can’t wait to see you!

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Full 2013 Promotional Schedule (subject to change)

June 7: First Drink on us; Entertainment from The Utility Man

June 14: “Dog Days of Summer” Dog Day #1

The Bear Creek Future Stars series also takes the stage Tuesdays in T Town. The best young riders we have to offer join the Pro-Am series, giving them the chance to watch and compete with some of the best riders on the planet. Come see the stars of tomorrow, and brag to your friends that you “knew that kid would make it to the big time.”

Some of the races you will see include scratch races in which all racers start at once and points are given out based on placing, points races, tempo races in which the first two riders to cross the finish line receive points, and match sprint races which pit 2-3 riders against each other for three laps.

ATTENTION PLEASE

5:30 Registration Opens

6:00 Track is Open for warm up

6:45 Registration Closes

7:15 Clear Track….first race to ready area.

NOTE FROM EnduroPacks:

Hey VPCC cyclists and fans! We at EnduroPacks are excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Valley Preferred Cycling Center for the 2013 season.

Nutrition is a key part of any training regime and EnduroPacks is here to help guide you through the process. We’ll supply you with all of your monthly essentials. And don’t worry, we are NOT like GNC. Sit back, relax, enjoy your ride and don’t worry about fighting the lines at the mall since your monthly EnduroPacks box will be delivered directly to your doorstep.

We want to help you reach your goals and take something off that already busy schedule. So go to www.enduropacks.com and use the discount code VPCC25 and receive a 25% discount off of any order.

See you guys at the track!

The World Series of Bicycling, starting June 7th, is a mix of sprint and endurance events that will bring the world’s best track cycling talent to T-Town.

In 2012, racers from 13 countries frequented the Valley Preferred Cycling Center including 12 Olympians. Valley Preferred Cycling Center expects to see approximately 2,500 spectators in the crowd on any given Friday, to watch international superstars compete with local hometown heroes. The most popular race nights included on the calendar are the Keirin Cup, the Sprint Gran Prix, and the Madison Cup.

For the second consecutive year the Valley Preferred Cycling Center will host the USA Cycling Junior National Track Championships. This year’s event will take place on Friday, July 26th. The most promising junior track racers from across the USA will descend upon T-Town to compete for national titles on the country’s most celebrated velodrome.

“The Valley Preferred Cycling Center family is very excited for the racing season to be right around the corner. With a strong schedule and hosting Junior Nationals in July, we are expecting another fantastic year in T-Town” noted Marty Nothstein, Executive Director of Valley Preferred Cycling Center and Olympic Gold Medalist.

Many nights on the calendar feature an event from our reputable community programs, including the Red Robin Marty Nothstein Bicycle Racing League, the Air Products Developmental Cycling Program and the PeeWee Pedalers. “Including our community program participants in Friday night racing gives the next generation of track talent the opportunity to share the spotlight with the pros and experience the thrill of racing under the Friday night lights” noted Nothstein, who participated in these very programs as a kid.

Tickets can be purchased at the tickets office on the night of the race or in advance by contacting the Valley Preferred Cycling Center at 610-395-7000 or info@thevelodrome.com. General Admission tickets remain at $5 and Finish Line tickets at $8. Gates will open at 6:00PM for a 7:30PM start time each Friday night this summer.

JUNE
FRI 7		US Sprint Gran Prix
FRI 14		Keirin Cup/10 Mile Championship
FRI 21		UCI Festival of Speed presented by EnduroPacks
FRI 28		Red Robin BRL Finals/Mike Walter Madison presenting by Kratzer Orthodontics
JULY
FRI 5		NO RACING
FRI 12		Keirin Revenge
FRI 19		The Golden Wheel Race presented by Bear Creek Mountain Resort
FRI 26		USA Cycling Jr. Naionals
AUGUST
FRI 2		Tandemonium/Women’s Open
FRI 9		Rodale Corporate Challenge
FRI 16		Deer Park Natural Spring Water UCI Fastest Man on Wheels presented by Univest
FRI 23		Air Products Program Championships
FRI 30		UCI Madison Cup presented by Salamander

That’s right, we’re letting you MAKE YOUR MARK on the track at Valley Preferred Cycling Center!

Now Valley Preferred Cycling Center is putting its own spin on the popular buy-a-brick campaign. But instead of a brick, it’s a meter. Your personalized name will go on one of the meters at VPCC! The meter sponsorship package is a perfect way to make your mark on the track, to honor that special someone, or to give that special gift to that person who “has it all”!

We have 333 total meters on our track. You pick the exact meter and we will do the rest.

The Meter Sponsorship Package Includes:

• One (1) Personalized Meter
• One (1) Finish Line Season Ticket
• One (1) Preferred Parking Pass
• Admission Ticket to both Spring and Fall VeloFest
• Admission Ticket to Junior National Championship on  July 26, 2013
• Admission Ticket to VIP Reception

Investment Cost: Meters can be purchased for an initial cost of $333. The renewal fee for each year thereafter  to remain in that specific meter is $100. Each meter allows up to 25 characters including spaces.

Beneficiary Information: Valley Preferred Cycling Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with all funds raised through our meter package being distributed directly to our brand new Junior Performance Academy as well as our other community programs for kids. The brand new Junior Performance Academy will serve as a bridge between our beginner Air Products Developmental Cycling Program and intermediate level Red Robin Bicycle Racing League to support riders on their mission towards competitive USA Cycling sanctioned racing on a regional and national level.

To Purchase a Meter Package: Contact Alicia today at 610.395.7000 ext. 5 or Alicia@thevelodrome.com and make a lasting impression at the VPCC!

For an extra $20, you can purchase membership to the Breakaway level.  This group is entitled to a finish line season ticket, one VIP reception, a preferred parking pass, admission to spring and fall VeloFest, and a 10% discount coupon for 2013 merchandise.

If you would like to become a member, please use this form.* If you have any questions, please email elspeth@thevelodrome.com

*please disregard the rates on the order form, the Peloton package is $35 and the Breakaway package is $55.

Images of the merchandise can be found here.

The holiday shop will be open every day for the remainder of the week from 9AM-3PM, with extended hours on Thursday, December 20 from 5-7PM. Can’t make it to shop? Don’t worry! You can fax, email, or mail this order form to us and we can arrange pick up or shipping.

Questions? Email elspeth@thevelodrome.com