Beginner Pathway.
Photo: Alberta VelodromeOur Beginner Pathway follows the same proven, standardized structure the best Canadian velodromes use. Each level is a short course that builds directly on the last, so safety and skill grow together.
Complete all four and you are certified for beginner Structured Training and Track Builders. Finishing the pathway is not a commitment to racing — most riders use it to ride confidently in a group.
The four levels
Level 1 — Introduction
Fixed-gear mechanics, starting and stopping at the rail, riding the Côte d'Azur and holding the black line. Prerequisite: none. Outcome: safety awareness. (~3 hours.)
Level 2 — Banking Basics
Entering and exiting the track, riding the blue line up on the banking, shoulder checks, and basic speed management. Prerequisite: Level 1. Outcome: ride solo on the banking. (~3 hours.)
Level 3 — Paceline Skills
Following a wheel at close range, exchanging leads, and modulating speed without brakes. Prerequisite: Level 2. Outcome: group-riding basics.
Level 4 — Accreditation
Close-proximity riding, complex exchanges, emergency maneuvers, and mock racing. Prerequisite: Level 3. Outcome: certified for beginner Structured Training and Track Builders.
Pricing
Each level is $30 plus GST. Levels 1 and 2 run back-to-back on Saturdays, Levels 3 and 4 on Sundays, each 90 minutes and capped at 16 riders.
Registration for all four levels is open now in our rider portal.