VELO PARK RACING!!!

Here is some info on the Velopark Grand Prix (). The first race is April 17.

The purpose of the series is to draw enthusiasm back in mountain bike racing and renew interest in the velodrome project. At no fault of the current promoters (Wildrockies & Knobby Tire), participant numbers at local mountain biking events continue to decrease while the average age continues to increase - a troubling trend. The venues provided by those promoters are not always suited for recreational riders that might be interested in trying a race.

The summer series at the velopark is inexpensive, the course will be a spectator friendly 4-mile loop, each category has the course to itself, and the venue is in town. With the local venue and friendly terrain, this event is well suited for first time racers.

Entry fee includes the cost of online registration. Online registration will close 48 hrs prior to the event. On-site registration is available from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Velopark the evening before each race and on race day. Race day registration closes one hour before race start. The distances listed and times expected are approximations and have yet to be determined. The start times listed are for the April 17th race and subsequent races may vary.

You can find more information at veloparkgrandprix.com. You can register on that site or go directly to spondoro.com.

The April 17 event will go as follows:
Beginners 9:30 AM (2 laps)
Sport 11:00 AM (4 laps)
Pro/Expert 12:30 (6 laps)

Thanks Burley for the heads up! This looks like fun!