Since we can’t get enough fixed-gear racing action from just one short racing season, the MVA is hosting another set of Roller Racing events during the off-season to get us all “geared up” for this summers high-speed action. You can find us at three different upcoming events, and we hope you’ll be able to make it by to visit us at some or all of them!
MVA @ Women on Wheels Event February 26th at the Greenlake Gregg’s Cycle Store
This annual celebration of Women Cycling is a free event with tons of good reasons to visit. One of those reasons? Roller racing, of course!!
Back by popular demand, we’ll be holding a roller race series throughout the event. Racing will be setup with four categories: Under 20, 20-35,35-50, and 50+. Winners of each category will receive a FREE track class voucher (usually $50 to sign-up).
If you’re not wanting to race and just want to stop by, we’ll also be giving out information about racing at the Velodrome as well as our excellent classes and clinics.
MVA @ the Bike Show, Feb 28th and March 1st
We’ll have a setup at Century Link Field for the big Bike Show. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by and give the roller race rig a try! You can find out more about this year’s
Seattle Bike Show on their website.
4th Annual MVA Roller Racing Series March 21st at the Element Cycles E-Lab (next door to the store)
The Roller Racing Series continues! This year, Element Cycles will play host to this part fun, part competitive, big part goofy get together of Velodrome athletes and their families. Open to anyone (you just
need to get there and use our equipment), it’s actually a great way to try fixed gear bicycles if you haven’t gotten the opportunity yet. There is no cost to register and participate (donations are always an option!) Here’s the nuts and bolts of the racing:
- We have access to warm-up bikes so that you can be ready for your absolute best effort on the rollers
- No bike or helmet necessary, or even special shoes – the bikes are ready for anyone to use!
- They can be adjusted for just about any height, so young teens can also jump on
- Gears will be restricted to 48×15, so say hello to Cat 4/5 gear restrictions (and lots of good spin!)
- Racing will be divided up into categores – Male U18, Elite, Masters and Female U18, Elite and Masters. If you’re looking for a trophy, the fastest lap time will take the prize!
And with all the marymoorcrawl.com excitement floating around lately, now’s a good time to also mention the addition of the Track Stand Competition! The goal is to get keep the bike in a track stand for as long as possible. The longest track stand takes home the prize!
Can’t wait to see all the MVA folks out for a great event. Check out/save/share/print out the poster at right and we’ll see you there!
