Monday afternoon saw me in front of the computer edititing some photos, when infamous RMM called me to ask if I am going to Craig’s event. Puzzled and intrigued, I did.
It turned out to be a track racing seminar put together by everyone’s all time favorite bike man - Craig Roth. He gave the crowd (which, by the way, filled all the seats!) Tony Eberhardt - the man behind New England Velodrome and ran a very comprehensive presentation on track racing.
Cambridge Bicycle Team, represented that evening by Craig, Gary Bavolar, RMM and myself, offered transportation opportunities (from Cambridge to the Velodrome, Londonderry, NH) to those who would like to try it out.
Some of the people who wanted to learn what it takes to try it out, were so eager that even the mean mean end-of-working-day cars did not stop them:
It is really easy to start riding around the track and get into racing it, too. Really, all you need is your helmet and 25 bucks to get you started ($15 on entry fees, $5 release form and $5 to rent a certified track bike). You even don’t have to have clip-in shoes!!
To keep the interest burning, Craig raffled off a few prizes brought by Cambridge Bicycle and New England Velodrome, including books on racing, tshirts, hats, velodrome passes and discounts.
All in all, the Track Racing 101 had a great turnout, and it looked like New England Velodrome has aquired a few more racers and spectators, because what is a sport without its fans? huh?
