Tempo Cycling Training Series

Promoted by Andrew LaCorte of the Affinity Cycles Track Team
Held at the Kissena Velodrome, Flushing, New York
Held under USA Cycling and NYC Parks event permits

Saturdays April 4, 11, May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 13, 20, July 18, August 8
Sundays April 12, May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 14, 21, July 19, August 9

Note: A few dates during session 2 will be upgraded to Clinic sessions
taught by guest instructors Gil Hatton (First American to be invited to
compete in the Japanese Keirin, also coached Marty Nothstein to the Gold Metal
at the 2000 Olympics), Anton Quist (current Kilo Master World record holder)
& other guest instructors. Separate fees will apply for these events.

Two sessions per day with one (Sat) open structured training session and
one advanced structured session available each day.  All riders must hold
USA Cycling license, one-day licenses will be available for $5 on site and
on pre-registration.  All riders must sign a USA Cycling waiver form.
Juniors under 18 years of age (not racing age, actual age) must have a
parent or legal guardian sign the form.  A pre-filled out and signed waiver
form would greatly be appreciated upon arrival at the track.

Session 1 – 12:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Open track for training
• A $2 fee for insurance will be needed upon signing of waiver form.
(Saturday and Sunday)
• Track will not be occupied except when structured workouts have an
exercise on the track, upon which riders will be asked to either leave the
track for a few minutes or go above the stayers line.

Saturday Session 1 will offer a structured Training program for Beginners,
Category 4/5 riders, and Junior’s
• The fee for Saturday’s program is $10/day; includes all USAC and NYC
Parks & Rec fees/insurance.
• Pre-registration on Bikereg.com or by mail is required.

Session 2 – 2:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Structured Training for Elite riders
• The fee for this is $20/day; includes all USAC and NYC Parks & Rec
fees/insurance.  This Session will be limited to 25 riders.
• Pre-registration on Bikereg.com or by mail is required.

Sessions will included: Proper warm-up techniques, Drop-ins, Lead-outs,
800’s, 600’s, 400’s, 200’s (Flying and Standing and in groups), Timed –
Standing Starts, Russian Sprints, at min with 4 riders and will be done
with 6 riders when ready, Negative splits, Power Turns, Power Straights,
Match Sprint Drills, & Proper warm down techniques.

Riders will be assigned to a group that is at their level. Andrew LaCorte
will be participating in Session 2 assisted by Doug Rothline, (Andrew’s
assistant coach for the past three years.) You will not get a program like
this anywhere in the NY tri State area, PERIOD!  All programs are designed
by Kirk Whiteman and Andrew LaCorte.

Directions: Google Booth Memorial Dr & Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY.  This
is the entrance to the track.  Exit 24 on Long Island Expressway: If you
are exiting from the westbound lanes, take 2nd right onto Parsons Blvd and
drive to the end; if you are exciting from the eastbound lanes, take left
at light onto Kissena Blvd, then right at 2nd light onto Booth Memorial Dr.
 Track entrance is at intersection of Parsons Blvd.

For more details and information, contact Andrew LaCorte at 516-508-8988,
or at drewlynn@optonline.net.  You may also search the Kissena calendar online at
http://kissenatrackracing.blogspot.com.