What is certification?

Cyclists riding at a velodrome follow several rules and protocols to keep everything orderly and safe when riding together. Certification ensures everyone riding at the velodrome follows these protocols to keep everyone safe. Only an SDVA-approved coach may grant certifications.

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How to become certified

Riders will achieve both Safety and Racing Certification by successful completion of an Introductory Class.

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Safety Certification

The objectives of  Safety Certifications are: 

• To teach riders the equipment, features, track markings, and riding positions on the track

• To instill in riders correct riding etiquette, conduct and rules for safe riding

• To help riders understand how to use the velodrome

  • Walking across track

  • Parts of the track and appropriate use

  • Basic bike awareness and maintenance

  • Know where to enter and exit the track safely and WHEN 

  • Know “STAY” command

  • Know how to hold your line on Sprinters Lane, Blue line, and Boards

  • Know how to pass in each lane

  • Responsibility and how to lock the facility when leaving
     

Once riders have completed a Safety Certification they may join the San Diego Velodrome Association and use the facility on their own, or join in a coached workout session. 
 

Racing Certification

The objectives of Racing Certifications, in addition to the above Safety Certification, include: 
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• Know how to pace line on sprinter's lane, blue line, and boards

• How to maneuver through traffic

• Can ride comfortably with close proximity in a group

• How to apply safe racing protocol in speed changing situations

• Apply race strategies and extended awareness in position on the track during mass start events 

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Once a rider is Race Certified, they may race at the Friday Night Race events, as well as join the San Diego Velodrome Association and use the facility on their own, or join in a coached workout session.