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| What: |
The Kissena Velodrome Grand Reopening |
| When: |
April 24-25, 2004 |
| Where:: |
The Kissena Velodrome, Flushing (Queens) |
The Prospect Park Bicycle Race Series
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The Kissena Velodrome
Grand Re-Opening
AVC Track Meet
April 24, 2004 - Queens, NY
Elite Men and Elite Women
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Elite Men's Keirin Results
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Name |
Team |
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Marty Nothstein |
Navigators |
| 2 |
Ben Barczewski |
East Coast Velo |
| 3 |
Vince Oliver |
Global Locate |
| 4 |
Kirk Catnott |
Team Squiggle |
| 5 |
Mike Schnabel |
East Coast Velo |
| 6 |
Gil Hatton |
Gotham Cyclists |
Elite Men's Chariot Final Results
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| Place |
Name |
Team |
| 1 |
Devon Flaherty |
UPMC |
| 2 |
Vince Oliver |
Global Locate |
| 3 |
Ben Barczewski |
East Coast Velo |
| 4 |
Kirk Catnott |
Team Squiggle |
| 5 |
Gil Hatton |
Gotham Cyclists |
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Elite Women's Keirin Results
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| Place |
Name |
Team |
| 1 |
Bronwyn Law-Viljoen |
Global Locate |
| 2 |
Graciella Martinez |
Argentine National Team |
| 3 |
Jamie Pettinato |
Radical Media |
| 4 |
Ashley Kimmet |
Colavita Bolla |
| 5 |
Cindy Lakatosh |
Tri-State Velo |
Elite Women's Chariot Final Results
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| Place |
Name |
Team |
| 1 |
Bronwyn Law-Viljoen |
Global Locate |
| 2 |
Jamie Pettinato |
Radical Media |
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Ashley Kimmet |
Colavita Bolla |
| 4 |
Graciella Martinez |
Argentine National Team |
| 5 |
Veronioca Martinez |
Argentine National team |
The Kissena Velodrome, New York City's only bicycle track, is introducing its new surface to the world with a national-level track meet on the weekend of April 24 and 25, as part of the American Velodrome Challenge. The track, located in Flushing, Queens' Kissena Park, was built for the 1964 Olympic Trials, hasn't hosted a national-level event in decades.
The velodrome, operated continuously since 1964, was closed for the 2003 season so repairs could take place. The track was re-paved, new stands were built, a new officials' tower was built, and a fence was built around the track, increasing safety for riders. The repairs are now complete and racers are itching to have a go on the banked oval.
Racers are expected to attend from around the country. Kissena's debut will be the fourth national track event of the year. It will be a prelude to a World Cup qualifier held the next weekend, so expect racers honing their top form. High speeds will ensue.
In addition to the national-level competition, there will be races for kids and messengers. The Marty Nothstein Junior Olympic Series, sponsored by the Olympic and World Champion of the same name, gives junior racers a chance to show their stuff. The messenger races, both for individuals and teams, will demonstrate how battling for speed and position against cars translates to battling for speed and position on a closed track.
The action begins Saturday, April 24 at 11:50am with the rededication ceremony. Racing begins immediately thereafter, with the program of races running until 5pm. Sunday's program is about speed-a Record Attempt day. Since the track was shortened by three meters, from 403 meters to 400, all the old records are worthless. Sunday action begins at noon and runs until four.
The Kissena Cycling Club is promoting this track meet. Kissena was founded with the creation of the velodrome and has been a force in bicycle racing ever since. Kissena members have gone on to become state, national, and international champions both on the track and road. For more information on the club and bicycle racing, visit www.kissena.info.
Kissena Cycling Club presents:
The Prospect Park Bicycle Race Series
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April 10, 17, July 24, August 1, 8, 15, 28, September 11, 19 |
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Prospect Park loop road, Prospect Park, Brooklyn |
| Start Time: |
6:30am |
| Entry: |
$15-juniors, $25-all other fields |
| For more info: |
Call 718.636.0508 |
Last Updated On:
Friday, April 30, 2004 | |
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