Unfortunately, when we got there around 10, the session was just finishing. We explained to the guy running the training that we were here from MN, and had been told that the track would be open from 10-12. He was a nice guy, and told us that we could stick around and ride, even though he was leaving.
About 15 minutes later, we hear "get off the track, you are trespassing!!!" Aw, shit. Turns out it was Ken, the president of the velodrome association. It took some schmoozing, but he allowed us to stay. He was, however, very pissed as Henry, who had told us we could stay.
It was GREAT to be riding outside again, but the track was very bumpy and pretty crappy. Not bad for mass-start races, but terrible for sprinting. It is an outdoor, 250 meter, concrete track. We took it easy for the most part, saving ourselves for tomorrow when we're back at ADT. Encino is in a really cool location, surrounded by palm trees and mountains...a stark contrast to ADT which, while a world-class facility, lacks what I would call "atmosphere".
We also had time to go catch the Toc. More on that later. Here's the pics.
On the Road
We're Here!
Ted's ride (wanna trade wheels?)
Just kickin' it.
Ted throwing down
Location, location, location
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