Oakland High Schools…compete for health, fun and a chance to race your sister city in Fukuoka, Japan!
When: 2012 Summer Schedule @ Hellyer Velodrome:
Weeks 1-8: racer training & practice (minimum of 3 sessions are required to race) and racing
- June 20 (1pm – 4pm),
- June 27 (1pm – 4pm),
- July 11 (1pm – 4pm),
- July 18 (1pm – 4pm),
- July 25 (1pm – 4pm),
- August 1 (1pm – 4pm),
- August 8 (1pm – 4pm),
- August 10th (7pm+) exhibition Keirin Race @ Elite State Championships
Week 9: top 3 boy and 3 girls Oakland Area High School Composite team travels to Fukuoka for August 14th event with 3 Fukuoka high schools (postponed till 2013)
Week 10: top Fukuoka high school travels to California for August 22nd event with all qualifying Oakland Area High School students (postponed till 2013)
Who: All Oakland and Fukuoka Area High School students.
What: instruction on health/safety, fixed gear riding, velodrome racing, lots of practice and exercise, and a host of guest speakers.
Why: because it’s a lot of fun while gaining life enhancing experiences and relationships.
What to Bring: release form, helmet, cycling shoes, pedals, warm clothing, a snack, water, allen wrenches, sunscreen.
If you have a track bike bring that also.
Costs: FREE!
