South Chicago Velodrome had about 30 visitors the last two days (Saturday & Sunday). \u00a0About 12 took some laps on the track, no serious riding. \u00a0Thanks to Carl Wilkins for heading activities the last three days!<\/p>\n
No one is scheduled to staff the track again until Friday July 8 (Carl again) and no one has signed up to head next weekend. \u00a0To schedule the gates being open we need one “gatekeeper” and at least two others to make a commitment. \u00a0If we have a “team” of four or more that commits to a session- we can “show the ropes” and assign new gatekeepers, growing the schedule.<\/p>\n
If you’re wondering about potential events\u00a0at the track- there are the obvious: open riding times, learning classes, categorized riding, coached sessions and racing. \u00a0Some gatekeepers will be qualified to lead riding on the track but not all undertakings will require that training.<\/p>\n
Other activities can be held in the infield, on the track (non-riding), parking lot, in the office and along the perimeter- bike rodeos for kids, general riding instruction classes (“Learn to Ride” and\u00a0Urban Cycling\/Commuting 101), landscaping club, tutoring…<\/p>\n
To volunteer or receive ~weekly emails\u00a0sign up here<\/a>. \u00a0To see which days need help, goto\u00a0the scheduling form here<\/a>.<\/p>\n