Getting started

Your first session.

Beginner classes run regularly — check the calendar for exact dates, as the days can change. The class is $40, covers everything you need to ride the banking safely, and is required before you can join open sessions. Track bikes are available to rent for $5 if you don't have one.

Track fees

Session feeper training session

$10

Beginner certificationone-time, required before open sessions

$40

Bike rentaltrack bikes available at the track

$5

Private track rental2-hour minimum · +50% with lights

$100 / hr

How certification works

1. Take the beginner class. $40, one session. You will ride a fixed-gear track bike on the flat, then the apron, then the banking, with an instructor. Track bikes are available for $5 if you don't have one.
2. Ride open sessions. Once certified you can join any open training session on the weekly schedule for $10.
3. Race. Club races are run by the velodrome under ATRA rules. Members race for $5.

Track etiquette

• Do not cross the track in cleated shoes. You may slip and fall.
• Do not cross the track while a race is in progress.
• When you do cross the track, look before you cross so you do not get in the way of someone riding or warming up.
• When overtaking another rider, call "STAY." Do not say "rail" or "pole" or anything else that expects them to move out of your way.
• To complete a paceline pull, signal with an elbow and look before moving. Do not pull out of the middle of a paceline; wave the riders around you instead.
• Do not ride carelessly. For your safety and everyone else's, no unexpected moves.
• Foul or abusive language by riders or support personnel will not be tolerated.
• If you are unsure what to do: ask.

During 200 m timings

1. We ride in a group behind a leader, above the blue line.
2. When it is your turn, call your name to the timer as you pass.
3. You then have one lap to build speed for your 200 metre time.
4. Make your dive the next time around, at the black 200 metre line in turn two, and go as fast as you can until you cross the finish line.
5. When you have finished, go to the apron or the back of the pack. Do not ride anywhere else on the track while other riders are doing their 200s.

Code of conduct

The Encino Velodrome is a community-based organization dedicated to providing instructional, training and racing opportunities for track cyclists. Participation in the organization's programs is subject to the observance of the organization's rules and procedures. The activities below are strictly prohibited. Any participant, volunteer or board member who violates this Code is subject to discipline, up to and including removal from the program.

• Abusive language towards a board member, volunteer or another participant.
• Possession or use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on Encino Velodrome property, or reporting to the program while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Bringing dangerous or unauthorized materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons or similar items onto the property.
• Discourtesy or rudeness to a fellow participant, board member or volunteer.
• Verbal, physical or visual harassment of another participant, board member or volunteer.
• Actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group.
• Conduct endangering the life, safety, health or well-being of others.
• Failure to follow any agency policy or procedure.
• Bullying or taking unfair advantage of any participant.
• Failing to cooperate with an adult supervisor, leader or mentor.

Park rules

The velodrome is part of the Encino Franklin Fields recreation area. All visitors are expected to follow the park's rules.

• No dogs or other pets allowed.
• Enter at your own risk.
• Park at your own risk. Softballs and baseballs fly anywhere.
• No alcoholic beverages.
• Smoking is only allowed in parking lots.
• Please use the trash cans.
• 10 mph speed limit at all times.