Edwardstown velodrome hosted international riders at the South Coast Cycling clubs February 5 Friday night track event. As 4 riders from the Korean National team joined in with the local track riders in the Corsa Cycle Centre series competition.
The international riders competing alongside the local riders made for an entertaining night. Especially in the weekly Olympic team events as the Korean team, made up of four women, took on the local riders Hugo, Brian, Kyle and Ricardo with the local winning by a whisper. In the 20 lap scratch race Seonha Yu was narrowly beaten on the line by Norwood rider Hugo Peddler. It was an exciting night of racing and the Korean riders spurred a few of the regular riders on and as each week is, a fun night of racing was had by all riders and spectators.
Racing will be held at the programmed times.
Racing will be modified to suit both the riders & the conditions.
The format and program of events varies from night to night but may consist of the following: Sponsored consistency series, Interclub Championships, Come and Try and training sessions. The SCC Summer program popularity and number of participants has been increasing steadily each year and the racing program continues to attract new cyclists out to the track. With a family-friendly and non threatening atmosphere, the track cycling program is accessible to all while still catering for cyclists who wish to further develop their fitness and racing skills.
South Coast Cycling has a number of track bikes to loan to new cyclists wanting to try the sport of track cycling.
Cycling SA members who register and enter the SCC Summer program will receive a Be Active bag filled with cycling information and promotional material.
Please do not hesitate to contact the club at email@southcoastcycling.org.au for further information on how to join the SCC Summer Program.
