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Ladies Only Track Sessions @ Encino Velodrome
Thread started by aeniii at 11.12.08 - 10:15 am

Ladies Only Track Sessions (LOTS) are coming back to the Encino Velodrome.

Through the upcoming winter LOTS has reserved the following dates and times at the Encino Velodrome:

Sat Nov 15th 3-4PM
Sat Jan 17th 3-4PM
Sat Feb 7th 3-4PM

Please Note: Encino's dismissal times are open ended and can be flexible however the start times are firm! Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early so we can start early or on time!

ATTENTION LADIES: Ever wanted to give track cycling a try but not quite sure how to get started?

If so, check out the Ladies Only Track Sessions (LOTS) at the Encino Velodrome. The girls-only program has grown quite the reputation for providing women with opportunities to see what track cycling's all about whether they're experienced cyclists or not.

LOTS teaches women the basic skills needed to ride on the track. Often, participants even have the chance to learn from the world's best. For instance â€" several reigning masters world champs have been on hand to share their experiences at this season's sessions. Last year, attendees received instruction from elite riders like keirin world champ Jennie Reed.

The program only started a year and a half ago but has become so popular that its reach extends well beyond Southern California. Two ladies fly in from Arizona for the monthly sessions while another group of women drive over eight hours from Northern California to attend a session once a month. Several more women have plans to attend sessions from out of state.

Located in the San Fernando Valley, the Encino Velodrome is a banked racing track that could easily intimidate a newcomer, but the LOTS program is designed to make both experienced and inexperienced women feel comfortable.

"We definitely try to make everyone feel safe and welcome regardless of their background in or knowledge of the sport" says LOTS Session Director Julia Cross.

Participants are free to get a feel for the discipline at their own pace, whether it takes three laps or three years to ride at the top of the track. Many of the women that attend LOTS sessions are road cyclists, mountain bikers, bike messengers or athletes in other sports while others have no athletic background whatsoever. Each session usually sees about eight to ten newcomers who are simply curious about riding on the track.

Take for instance the pair of moms that decided to give it a shot after several Saturdays on the velodrome infield where they watched their kids play volleyball. Wearing tennis shoes and gym shorts, they were fitted with rental bikes and borrowed helmets for their first time on two wheels since grade school. Two sessions later, they were riding on the blue line and their children are now enrolled in five-time Olympian Connie Paraskevin's junior track development program.

If you observe a LOTS session, you'll likely see women in t-shirts and blue jeans mixed with women in expensive cycling gear. Some bring their own track bikes while others are supplied with rentals from LOTS wrencher John Walsh.

"I learned a long time ago that a bike won't make an eagle out of a turkey" Cross says. "If women learn to love cycling for cycling, the clothing and equipment will take care of itself. But I definitely believe that the heart is where the sport must begin."

With a background as a marathon runner and road cyclist, Cross got her first taste of track cycling two years ago and it only took her six months to see the need for a program like LOTS. Disappointed to see so few women at open training sessions and even fewer at local track events, she approached Roger Young about setting aside some time on the track just for the ladies.

"If nearly 10,000 women can run the L.A. Marathon each year, then I knew there had to be plenty of fit women out there who weren't on the track simply because they didn't know about the track,” she said.

Although plenty of critics told her that women don't ride on the track and nobody would show up - the first session held in October of 2006 drew 40 participants, 30 of which had never ridden on the track before. The following month's session attracted 60 women.

"My original goal for the LOTS program was to have four free instructional training sessions that would attract a maximum number of women to the track to allow them to experience track racing," the program's founder explained. "Once we began to realize the impact those first four sessions had, we knew we had to continue and grow the program as far into the future as we could see."

A year and a half after its start, the program continues to attract women to the velodrome once a month with an average of 30 ladies attending each session this winter. Of the more than 200 women that have attended LOTS sessions, 20% of them are now training regularly while 10% race regularly.

So what does the program's future look like? Cross, who just passed the exam for her Level 3 coaching license, says there's LOTS in store. The plan is for LOTS to become its own legal entity, opening the door to additional funding through sponsorship funding that will pave the way for more training sessions, clinics, and camps as well as a quality coaching staff and women's specific track products.

"All of this will give the LOTS program the opportunity to become portable and will allow us to expand further into the community and to our sister tracks in California and beyond" she explained.

LOTS OF INTEREST? HERE'S SOME MORE INFORMATION:

WHERE: Encino Velodrome at 17301 Oxnard St., Encino, CA 91416.

WHEN: Through the upcoming winter LOTS has reserved the following dates and times at the Encino Velodrome:

Sat Nov 15th 3-4PM
Sat Jan 17th 3-4PM
Sat Feb 7th 3-4PM


WHAT TO EXPECT: During the first hour, new riders will take an hour-long New Rider Certification Class while ladies with previous track cycling experience may begin riding immediately. During the second hour, new and experienced riders come together for coaching and mentoring.

COST: The cost is $10 per session and includes the one-time new rider certification class, track session fee, and a rental bike if needed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more, please contact LOTS Session Director Julia Cross at julia(at)crossins.com, or visit her blog at http://zippydsnail.blogspot.com



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Oooh fun!



canadienne
11.12.08 - 10:40 am

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oooo this was fun last time. i might try to come out sat! thanks for posting =)



tomato
11.12.08 - 10:41 am

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i'll try to drag myself away from work and come out and play. miss the track!



nancine
11.12.08 - 11:29 am

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My gf Akane has ridden w/ LOTS ~5 times and LOVES it. It is a great deal, super newbie friendly and really fun. They provide bikes, but be sure to bring a helmet and your preferred pedals/shoes. Also bring water and snacks - it can be pretty intense, but in a good way.



richbell
11.12.08 - 11:50 am

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Jan 17 is now marked in my calendar!



la duderina
11.12.08 - 12:05 pm

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Not that I want to take away from Encino's fund, nor the concept of bringing more "ladies" to the track, but isn't it usually 5 bucks any other night?



franz
11.12.08 - 12:13 pm

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its 5 bucks on monday and wednesday nights, but you have to have previously taken the intro classes beforehand, and have a bunch of paperwork filled out.



ruinedbyidiots
11.12.08 - 12:18 pm

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By bunch you mean sign one sheet of paper right?



franz
11.12.08 - 12:54 pm

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i think i signed two, but yeah.



ruinedbyidiots
11.12.08 - 1:00 pm

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oh good to know. i went once and signed those papers. good to know i have options =)



tomato
11.12.08 - 1:28 pm

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The other was a organ donor release. It just says if cause anyone else to crash and need an organ replacement you have to give up yours.



franz
11.12.08 - 1:32 pm

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just as long as i get to keep my njs stamped drivetrain.



ruinedbyidiots
11.12.08 - 1:33 pm

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Rain will undoubtedly cancel the February 7th session.

The next Ladies Only Track Session will be March 7th.

When Saturday, March 7, 2009, 1 – 3pm
Where Encino Velodrome
17301 Oxnard St.
Encino, CA. 91416
Price $10

The Primary goal of the LOTS program is to introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. Both new and experienced riders are encouraged to join us at the Encino Velodrome. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Rental bikes are available for use.

All Ladies who attend the 2009 LOTS Sessions (Mar-Jun) at Encino on a race day will be entered into a drawing for one free same-day race entry.

Additionally, Ladies who are pre-registered to race the afternoon Omnium (bring proof), will have their $10 LOTS Session fee waived and they will be entered to win a same day race entry.




aeniii
02.6.09 - 9:52 am

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i'm so there on march 7th.

i just need to borrow a fixed gear bike.



Frozen Fingersss
02.6.09 - 10:13 am

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hmm this sounds interesting, I kinda forgot about it for awhile. Are fixie conversion okay on the Velodrome? I'd love to try it out (in a legitimate way).



danya
02.6.09 - 10:18 am

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they have bikes you can rent, but they dont have many, and they dont have every size available. if youre renting a bike, bring your own pedals. conversions are ok, as long as you dont have a front brake, but that also goes for if you are bringing your own bike with you. i think bikes costs $7 to rent, and nasty sweaty used helmets are $5. so bring your own helmet too.



ruinedbyidiots
02.6.09 - 10:23 am

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As long as they don't have a front brake? Hmm... I guess I'll bring my toolkit, I can take the brake off there. I refuse to ride in traffic without it. Glad that I can use my own stuff, though. Thanks for the info!



danya
02.6.09 - 10:26 am

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brakes will never be allowed on the velodrome.



ruinedbyidiots
02.6.09 - 10:36 am

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I know, my only dilemma was whether to take the brake off at home and risk being cut off by some douche on my way to the velodrome, or taking it off once I get there and needing to bring all the tools to do that.



danya
02.6.09 - 11:00 am

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if its that much of a hassle, get there early and rent a bike.



ruinedbyidiots
02.6.09 - 11:04 am

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look like you have to have taken the class before if you want to go this saturday (i did take it and julia said i can come this sat)

per julia

"The next LOTS Session will be on April 4th from 1-3pm at the Encino Velodrome. This session is only for previously certified track riders (unless you are a Cat 2 or higher on the track). We will be discussing advanced training and racing topics deisgned to prepare riders for open training sessions and races.

As always, please plan to arrive 30 min before the session starts. The warmup paceline will begin promptly at 1pm and will end promptly at 3pm.

Ladies ~ If you are racing in the 4pm Omnium, your LOTS Session fee will be waived.

Cheers ~ Julia"

if anyone that has previously gone is planning on going, i'll see you there!





tomato
04.1.09 - 2:16 pm

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