Today our team of helpers came together to make solid progress with track repairs, securing the apron, getting more of the ramp assembled, etc. We had a number of people come together to help us extinguish the grilled-foods as well, let’s not forget that. Not all work required laying on the ground but the shade under there was nice. We also hosted […]
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In addition to getting the track ready and putting together our High School Track League we’ve been working on starting up our Junior Mechanics program. We’re still seeking our primary mentor but today we met with Blackstone Bicycle Works Experimental Station on an extern from their program. What a great program and a great group of folks. Lots of things to emulate for both […]
Read moreSCVA Junior Mechanics is an educational program dedicated to empowering youth and teaching mechanical, job, riding and social skills to boys and girls 13-18 years old from the South Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods. Instructors (2) will be expected to lead program participants (up to 30) in daily educational and recreational bicycle-related activities including learning about bike parts, maintenance, riding safety, social interactions, […]
Read moreWhile Track repairs aren’t yet complete (please sign up for shifts this weekend) our High School League students will be going through orientation and starting to get the feel of things on the grounds starting tomorrow. We wanted to take this opportunity to introduce our coach for the program, who beginning Friday will be working with the students twice a week on skills, tactics, […]
Read moreThis Saturday we’re still looking for volunteers for our big track workday, but things are rolling and this Wednesday will mark the first official day of the High School Track League. Students from high schools across the Chicago area will meet the coach and start work on basic skills on the grounds at the velodrome. This year is a pilot for the […]
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