Track Usage Update

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Hi all, here’s an update on track usage for this Fall and Winter.

The Lowdown

King County Parks got in touch to inform us of a significant amount of damage that has been done to the track property during a recent cyclocross event. Additionally, a lot of the repair work that the Park did after this event has already been negatively affected by further bicycle, vehicle, and rugby use. In light of this, King County Parks has decided to close the velodrome for the Fall/Winter to allow for proper seeding and germination of the property grounds.

What does this mean for track use?

Through the Fall/Winter, the track property will be padlocked to prevent entry. However, King County Parks is willing to allow supervised training at the track, coordinated by the MVA. Basically, they’ll unlock the gate if an MVA representative is there to make sure that users are on the track, but not impinging on the grounds repair.

We plan to reevaluate this situation in a few weeks, contingent on the germination of turf. For the time being, track use is going to be on an as-scheduled basis.

Please don’t go rogue on this and hop the fence. We have a very positive relationship with the Park, where we’re respected as stewards of the velodrome. The last thing we need, especially in the current climate, is unauthorized use of the track during this repair period.

Anything else?

We’re late in the growing season, but the hope is that with proper care and attention the grounds will be able to fully recover going into next year, so that we’ll have a facility that is just as beautiful as always. 

If you have any questions, or concerns, contact Kristian or Amara, the contact information is below

 

Kristian Miller

admin@velodrome.org

(206)696-9219 (cell)

 

Amara Edwards

amara@velodrome.org

(425)327-9430

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