Burnaby Velodrome Club

Now that Friday Night Racing has wrapped up, Moto-Master Adam will be doing motorpacing sessions every Friday!

A few special dates to keep in mind:
- April 17: Flying 200s
- May 15: Round Robin Sprints
- June 19: Keirins

The flying 200s will seed the round robins and the keirins. Enduros are welcome if they want to participate.

Hope to see you out there for some fast fun! ⚡️ 🏍️ ⚡️

🚨 Important Member Notice: Planned Power Outage

Heads up, riders! Please be advised that the Harry Jerome Sports Centre will be experiencing a planned power outage this Friday, February 13.

The power should be back on for 2pm, but we will let you know if there is a possible late start to the High Performance Session.

🚴‍♂️ Junior Track Training Camp – January 15–16 🚴‍♀️

Cycling BC is excited to host a two-day Junior Track Training Camp at the Burnaby Velodrome on Thursday January 15 & Friday January 16.

This camp is designed for race-focused junior athletes preparing for Track Nationals, building Team Pursuit / Team Sprint squads, or simply looking to develop strong track skills and race understanding.

👥 Coaches: Tim & Stephen
🎯 Who: Juniors aged 14–18
(Outside this range? Email Tara & Tim to discuss suitability)

🗓 Schedule:
• 2 days (Thu & Fri)
• 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day

⚡ Daily Focus:
• Thursday: Sprint-oriented training
• Friday: Endurance-oriented training

💰 Cost: $75 for both days
(Payment can be made after registering)

📝 Registration:
Interested athletes should register using the Google Form below:
👉 Cycling BC Track Camp Registration - https://forms.gle/QJZmWJzU8TkW1K7v8

📅 More camps coming:
• February 19–20
• March 19–20

Spots are limited — don’t miss this opportunity to train, learn, and prepare for the season ahead! 🙌

🚴‍♀️ New Partnership Announcement 🚴‍♂️

We’re proud to announce Factors Training as the sponsor of the Burnaby Velodrome Club Junior High Performance Program. Factors is an AI-driven app that uses machine-learning to help track cyclists go faster. This collaboration is all about helping athletes reach their full potential on the track and beyond.

A huge thank you to Factors Training for supporting athlete development at the grassroots and high-performance levels. 🙌

🔗 Learn more: https://www.factorstraining.com/
🚀 Get early access: https://www.factorstraining.com/early-access

🎄 A Holiday Surprise for Track Racers 🎄

We were planning to resume Friday Night Racing on Jan 9… BUT thanks to our very own Michael Wegner a.k.a Kaiser for stepping up, we’ve got two extra FNRs lined up for those sharpening form for Nationals:

🗓 Friday, Dec 26
🗓 Friday, Jan 2

💙 Dec 26 is a Greater Vancouver Food Bank Fundraiser. All proceeds will be donated, continuing a tradition we’re proud of. Race pass holders are encouraged to donate to as well.

https://foodbank.bc.ca/?form=joy

Whether you’re chasing peak form or just looking to race off the holiday treats — this is your chance.

🎁 Call it a Christmas miracle. Let’s pack the boards.

📸: Filip Funk

We’re gathering feedback on Friday Night Racing, and your input truly matters! 🙌

Whether you race every week or drop in occasionally, we’d love your thoughts on:
• Start times
• Race formats
• Event duration
• Category flow
• Anything else that would improve your Friday racing experience

Your ideas help us make Friday nights smoother, more fun, and more rider-friendly for the entire community.

🗓 Survey closes: December 15, 2025
🔗 https://forms.gle/ZJHZSQa7WJHfYFqy9 (Google Forms)

BVC Mania 2 – What a Weekend!

BVC Mania wrapped with an electric atmosphere on and off the track. From juniors to seasoned racers, the level of skill, intensity, and competitive spirit made this one of our most memorable editions yet. Thank you to every rider who showed up ready to race and brought unbelievable energy to the velodrome.

A huge appreciation goes out to our volunteers, BVC staff, commissaires, scoring crew, and all the friends and family who pitched in throughout the weekend. Events like this run smoothly only because so many people jump in and make things happen.

A special shoutout to Dave Gerth and Jen Gerth for steering the ship. The passion, hours, and heart you invest into Mania each year are felt by everyone. Jen even managed to race while helping pull it all together which is simply incredible.

Big thanks to for supporting the event with prizes and goodie bags, for the treats, .kilo for their help organizing, and Taiga for capturing the whole weekend behind the lens. Follow us on Instagram for all the updates and re-shares from the weekend.

BVC Mania succeeds because this community shows up, supports each other, and keeps raising the bar. Thank you for making the velodrome such an amazing place to be. 🙌🏽💛🖤

PS: Not all volunteers are pictured, but please know that you’re seen, appreciated, and absolutely awesome. 🫶

🚨 REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT! 🚨

The hype has officially hit OVERDRIVE.

And now it’s YOUR turn to rise to the top.
It’s your last chance to be part of the wildest, loudest, most electrifying weekend inside the Burnaby Velodrome.

Sign up NOW before registration shuts down tonight!

https://www.burnabyvelodrome.ca/racing/bvc-mania/

📣 Friday Night Racing – Format Change for Nov 28th!

Heads up everyone — a quick update for this week’s FNR.

We had originally planned to run Keirins, but due to moto operator availability we’ve shifted the evening to Endurance racing across all categories.

⏰ Racing starts shortly after 7:00pm!
Come out, get some fast laps in, and close out November with a great night on the boards.

See you at the track!

🔥 NEW AT BVC MANIA: NOVICE WOMEN’S RACES ADDED! 🔥

We’re excited to announce that we’ve added two Novice Women’s races to the BVC Mania schedule to support new riders stepping into track racing!

These races are designed specifically for women who have completed Learn to Race sessions and want a fun, supportive, low-pressure environment to gain experience racing as a part of a big event.

📅 Saturday, December 6
• 20 lap Scratch race — approx. 2:30 pm
• 30 lap Points race — approx. 4:30 pm
• FREE to enter
• Cycling BC license required
• Includes warm-up/practice track time
• Experienced women racers will be there to help with tips and encouragement
• Race will run with minimum 5 riders

Whether you’re new to the track or coming back after some time, this is the perfect opportunity to step in, gain confidence, and join the community.

We’d love to see as many women as possible on the start line!
Register now — https://www.burnabyvelodrome.ca/racing/bvc-mania/

SUNDAY ON THE BOARDS — November 23, 2025
We’re rolling into another full day of coached sessions at the Burnaby Velodrome Club brought to you by RaceWorx!

🕒 9:00 am – 11:00 am
High-performance Individual Pursuit coaching continues for riders preparing for Track Nationals. Starts, speed, pacing, ex*****on — dial it all in.

🕚 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Super Sunday Madison
Sharpen your handslings, refine your exchanges, and lock in smooth Madison timing.

🕐 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Novice/Intermediate coached workout — perfect if you’ve completed an LT-Ride and want to grow your skills, boost confidence, and get ready for Wednesday sessions or racing.

There’s something for every level — from emerging riders to athletes targeting the podium.

Register today to secure your spot!
🔗 https://www.burnabyvelodrome.ca/schedule/

📸: Filip Funk