Initiation to the track

Discover the subtleties of track and velodrome cycling in a tried-and-tested setting.

Requirements

• 12 years of age or older
• Be comfortable riding a road bike or gravel bike

Registrer

*A minimum of 6 participants is required for the Discovery Introductory Session to take place. The CNCB reserves the right to cancel a session if there are insufficient registrations.

**In the event that the coach determines that a retake is necessary, it must be completed before the program continues.

Get ready to ride in a group at the velodrome with our certification!

This training course is designed to teach you how to ride safely on the velodrome and to familiarize you with the rules for riding in a paceline and in a peloton.

On the agenda: pacelines, rotating pacelines with corner handoffs, and group riding techniques—all leading to your certification.*

During the peak season—in the fall and winter—certification courses are offered weekly. During the summer season, they are offered once a month. Don’t wait too long to reserve your spot!

Prerequisites

• Have successfully completed the Discovery program

If you would like to reserve your spot in the Certification course before completing the Discovery Introduction, you can do so by phone.

Registrer

*Certification is not guaranteed and remains at the coach’s discretion, based on established evaluation criteria. If the coach determines that the required skills were not acquired during the training, you will need to retake the course to obtain your certification.

**A minimum of 10 participants is required for the B-level introductory course to take place. The CNCB reserves the right to cancel a session due to insufficient registrations.

Learn all the basics of track cycling with our Full Certification course!

This 3-hour immersive training session combines the content of the Discovery program and Certification courses to help you develop the knowledge and skills essential for track cycling. You’ll learn the basics of riding a fixed-gear bike, the safety rules specific to the velodrome, and techniques for riding in a group, in a “paceline,” and in a peloton.

On the agenda: mastering the track layout, safe riding techniques, pacelines, rotating pacelines with lead changes in the turns, and practical exercises leading to your certification.*

During the peak season—in the fall and winter—courses are offered weekly. During the summer, they are offered once a month. Don’t wait too long to reserve your spot!

Requirements

• 12 years of age or older
• Be comfortable riding a road bike or gravel bike

Registrer

*Certification is not guaranteed and remains at the coach’s discretion, based on established evaluation criteria. If the coach determines that the required skills were not acquired during the training, you will need to retake the course to obtain your certification.

**A minimum of 10 participants is required for the certification program to take place. The CNCB reserves the right to cancel a session if there are insufficient registrations.

Do you have recent competition experience on another velodrome?

This 20-minute certification is for those aged 12 and over who have competed in a national junior, elite, master or para championship within the last 3 years.

This lesson validates the cyclist’s skills and knowledge Once the evaluation is completed, the cyclist will be certified to access group classes or free training on the track.

Requirements

• Have participated in a Junior, Elite, Master or Para National Championship within the last 3 years. Proof in support.
• Holding a valid competitive track license for the current year

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Note: Please note that bike rental is not included in the fast-track certifications.