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Hopefully I'll make it down the 25th.

What kind of gearing do most run?

I have been wanting to come down just to watch. I am going to really have to try and make it.

I don't understand this line:

No Platform Pedals (Toe Clips/Cages or Platform Pedals)

Are traditional clips and straps now banned, requiring clipless pedals?

Anyone want to meet up from Oakland/Shadyside area and ride down?

Raphael, I'll ride down the 25th, but I won't be going this week because of the MS150

Re: Brad

CLIPS AND STRAPS ARE OK!

This is a typo! It was meant to say that you have to have some form of pedal retention system. Clipless and clips/straps are both acceptable.

Sorry for the mix up.

Sorry the toe clip part was a big typo. Sorry for the panic there.

It should read " No Platform Pedals ( Toe Cages/Straps and Clipless pedals are OK )

I am having trouble editing the original post, as soon as I figure it out I will.

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Mike

You only have a limited amount of time after you post to edit it (30 min, IIRC). Let Erok know and he can edit it.

I figured it was a typo, just wanted to get it clear for the first timers.

Brad, are you some kind of freaking editor or something?

I'd be interested in giving this a go on the 25th, but my "track" bike is a hipster special rusty old steelie with track wheels on it. Is this geared more for actual track cyclists, or do people ride junk like mine at it too?

I will be attending the "beginner's course" (because somehow watching Youtube doesn't actually make you an expert). However, my track bike is currently geared for hilly streets in Pittsburgh, not the oval. Until I get my new cog, I'll be running 46tX18t, so I'll be redlining right there along with you...

My only fixed gear at the moment is the "bike!" bike. It's 49x17, but I think I may throw a 16t or 15t cog on.

I'd recommend about 75-85 gear inches (say, 48-16) to start, but if you can spin you can go lower. I can bring a spare 16t cog if anyone wants to swap out for racing.

The event isn't really "geared" toward anyone. There aren't many "real" track racers in Pgh because there isn't a velodrome here. Ride hard and have fun.

Tomorrow morning look for a tentative schedule to be posted.

local fast dudes interested in coming, pm me or email me at skurpiewski at gmail.

I might be down for this, depending on my plans for Saturday and Sunday, which may involve the polar opposite of a track bike.

Anyone (besides ndromb)coming from Oakland and want to ride down?

I lack a track bike, but if I don't have anything else going on I'll bike up from Oakland to snap some photos.

We have a nice menu of events set up for the first night! A combination of speed and endurance, individual and team events. Our goals are to make cyclists confident with the sport of track cycling regardless of experience.

Am I going to be behind if I miss the first one?

Hey Nick, even though the program is cumulative, you should still be able to slot into later races and figure out what's going on. I'd give yourself extra time to practice pacelining with other riders and get caught up on the previous itinerary.

Speaking of itineraries, racing registration starts at 6pm tonight.

Please arrive promptly (if not early), to warm up and participate in pace-lining practice. Here's a tentative schedule of races for tonight:

First event will be a two lap time trial, followed by a multi-lap scratch race (first over the line wins). A team pursuit race where riders will form teams of at least three riders and try to beat the clock and finishing it off with a multi-lap points race. (points awarded for intermediate sprints).

Should be a long night so eat your wheaties and bring lots of water.

Its 10 dollars, no USA Cycling License necessary. Cash prizes for winners of the omnium (overall top point scorers for the night), determined by attendance. Additional swag and prizes to be awarded by our discretion.

http://www.fridaynighttrack.com/

top of the pops.

Thanks to everyone who totally smoked me, I actually had a great time, and will be back next time! -Matt Keeny (raphael)

Thanks to everyone who came out on friday for the first track night of the season. We had a great time racing and look forward to many more as the summer goes on.

Also don't forget this Friday is the 10 Mile TT

Yo! Tonight. 10 miles.

Also, anyone interested in bikepooling back to the city? I have to ride back to the T downtown and would like some company.

Chris, what time? I'll be heading back home through town after FOC and all that.

7:30ish? Kinda hard to say. 30 people, one minute start intervals beginning at 6:30p, I'm usually one of the last ones to go.

If you're around I'd love company though.

Just a reminder that this week is a fixed gear track racing night. Ted and I have planned a bunch of events that should be fun to both participate in and to spectate.

Including:

The 2 Lap 1 Mile Time Trial! See how much you can shave off your previous time! If you didn't vomit in your mouth a little bit afterwards, you didn't ride hard enough!!!

The Match Sprint Tournament! Many will enter, 2 from each race will proceed to the next round! Stick around for the end of the night as these races will be interspersed throughout the evening. My legs are crying in pain just thinking about it! Do you know I say to that? SHUT UP LEGS!!!

The Win 'n' Out! The first sprint determines the winner! After that, everyone's racing for second place!!! Is it smarter to give it your all in the first sprint or to save it for the subsequent sprints? It's up to YOU to DECIDE!!!

The Unknown Distance! A randomly determined number of laps will be raced and you won't know how many until you hear the bell. At that time, it's GAME ON!!!

Like before, each event will be scored 5 deep into the night's omnium. We'll have some giveaways as well during the course of the evening for the racers. So don your lycra, put on your hero gear, go as balls to the wall as jens and tell your legs to SHUT UP!!!

Steve, who is your bigger man-crush, Jens or Dave Z?

Jens Voigt, "shuddup legs, I can barely hear my bottom bracket motor."

I am pumped for this!

tell your friends tell your family, Any women want to race? you'll be first in your class and probably in it for some prizes!

If I actually had a bike for it, maybe I'd come out...but I definitely don't.

so be it.

I'll be there tomorrow night for the first time. Any recommendations on gear ratios?

after reading a few posts earlier, my question is answered.

Top!

There will also be some spare loner cogs available for use!

Hey just wanted to let everyone know that i had a heluva good time racing tonight, even though just about everybody blew my proverbial doors off. I'll definitely be back in 2 weeks to have another go at it.

Cheers!, it was a night of great and safe races. All our beginner racers put excellent efforts and rode well.

I'd like to think Ted for giving me the shirt off his back.

I wore a sleeveless jersey, unaware that sleeves are mandatory.

posted some pics at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bstephens83/sets/72157624372571762/

@bstephens: Your photos keep improving each set! They definitely make my Flickr contact list interesting. If I weren't so afraid of killing my Rebel, I'd take it to the track sometime. Keep up the sweet work!

Results have been posted:

http://www.fridaynighttrack.com/results.html#20100625

i would love to do this but 1)afraid to ride in a race/group like this 2)afraid to ride with no brakes

You should do it! I was nervous about it at first too but it turned out to be great. We did some slower paced practice laps before racing to help get used to riding in a group, and everyone there was super cool and werent really hard on new racers.

Tomorrow!

BACK ON TRACK...

BACK ON TRACK!

Is it canceled if it rains?

Lightning or steady rain cancel. Light or intermittent rain usually does not cancel, but it's up to the official to decide if conditions are safe.

The events are finalized!

2 lap tt!!

Miss n Out aka DEVIL TAKES THE HINDMOST!

Olympic Pursuit!

and the SNOWBALL!

Time permitting we may run a scratch race! Also, do this before the party at Free Ride! Get your legs all limbered up!

Steve and I have many years experience with this. Track race before drink dance debauchery= proper pgh good times. Even without CiCI'S Or the Duke's ruins.....

It is threatening rain tonight, but if its clear race time we're still going on.

Hey everyone, looks like we're RAINED OUT tonight! Next week is the time trials. Next track race will be Friday 7/23. We'll see about adding another track night in august.

sweet. hope the august date happens. super bummed about tonight though.

Too bad we got rained out, but at least this will give me some time to find more ladies to compete with. I was looking forward to my first racing experience--I will be anxiously awaiting Friday the 23rd!