The summer Youth Cycling Programs are meant to introduce kids ages 8-16 to track cycling and basic track racing. These programs are split in to two categories: youth beginner and youth advanced. All participants must be able to confidently ride a bicycle without training wheels.
Youth beginner is intended for riders with little or no prior velodrome riding experience. This class centers around basic track etiquette, safety, skills and entry level racing.
Youth advanced is intended for riders with some prior velodrome riding and racing experience. This class centers around more advanced bike handling, training, and racing skills.
Youth Grass Track – When is something old something new again? The short answer is when it comes to grass track racing! Just as our traditional youth programs have been the starting point for many long and storied careers in track racing, racers who started on grass tracks have gone to become National, World, and Olympic champions in track racing. Though most grass track programs often use traditional single speed track bikes, but for our pilot program this September, we will have a “ride what you have” policy, which means BMX bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes are all welcome.
Youth Cycling Participants are required to bring their own helmets.
2022 Program Dates
Youth All:
Session 1: 6/13, 6/15, 6/20, 6/22, 6/27, 6/29
Session 2: 7/6, 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/20, 7/25
Session 3: 8/8, 8/10, 8/15, 8/17, 8/22, 8/24
Session 4: 8/9, 8/11, 8/16, 8/18, 8/23, 8/25
Grass Track: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 REGISTER HERE
REGISTRATION FOR ALL AIR PRODUCTS YOUTH CYCLING AVAILABLE ON BIKEREG
Anyone interested in becoming a VPCC coach for this or any of our other great community programs, please check out the opportunities and requirements on our coaching page!
All VPCC run community programs, training sessions and racing will fully comply with all relevant current state, local and USAC guidelines- including mask mandates. Due to the dynamic and ever changing nature COVID and these regulations, specific mandatory protocols for each program/race will be communicated directly to the registered participants per program/event. Compliance with all protocols, signage and staff instructions is mandatory for all participants.