The year was 1984, the site was the Los Angeles Olympics and the rider was Nelson Vails. That was inspiration for a 14 year old who already loved bikes. I wanted to do what I saw. The speed, the brute force, the strategy and the banking all together equaled pure adrealine and excitement.

Here we are in 2008 and I got my chance. I ventured to the steepest, bumpiest track in the US. I spent two hours riding the banking and having a great time thanks to the Alpenrose Velodrome staff that welcome to riders new to the track.

Turn 4
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Standing on apron looking to Turn 1 and the 42 degree banking (steepest in the US).
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Looking at the banking from a distance.
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Blurry from sprinting looking to Turn 3.
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Not even the straight aways are flat.
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Comments

Rhino said…
You in Oregon? Take more pictures. I'm having Northwest Envy!
2:24 PM
Anonymous said…
Hey Bro, that looks like a blast. What a rush. Glad no wrecks. Did you practice your slow pedal moves for position? Talk to you later. Martin
10:45 PM
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