Northeast Velodrome - Londonderry, NH
N 42° 55.255 W 071° 24.860
19T E 302955 N 4754861
This velodrome is located at the Northeast Velodrome and Cycling Park in Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA.
Waymark Code: WMA13N
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2010
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This outdoor velodrome was originally a race car track. It is 318 meters around and offers 14 degree banking, making it a great place to learn how to track bike race.
"Track director Kurt Begemann conducts free coaching on Saturdays from 9am-12pm and explains that the sport of Velodrome racing is a disciplined, etiquette rich sport. Awareness and execution of the rules in the sport provides enjoyment for everyone as much as maintaining a safe environment for the competitors. Velodrome bikes are fixed gear bikes with no brakes, and no freewheeling further emphasizing the importance of knowing and following the rules of the sport.
Begemann points out that the track is the only one in New England and has several former national team members that practice at the track. He emphasizes that the programs and coaching are what make the facility such a great benefit to the sport as well as the peer support from the more experienced racers.
Among the improvements to the track are the installation of boards along a portion of the perimeter of the track, with more to come, and grading of the infield and planting of grass. Slated for the future is reinstatement of cyclocross racing and a “Pump track” destined for the infield of the Velo track.
Anyone interested is welcome to watch a race or practice; races are held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, with Thursdays being dedicated to juniors. While watching, keep in ming that these bikes are fixed gear with no freewheeling capabilities and no brakes. The top level racers will reach speeds up to 38mph with cruising speeds from 25 to 30mph. It’s a very exciting sport to watch and easy to appreciate the level of skill and focus that these athletes have while competing with each other."
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