Burnaby Velodrome Explained

Stadium Name:Harry Jerome Sports Centre
Nickname:The Bubble
Logo Image:BVC_Logo.png
Location:7564 Barnet Highway, Burnaby, British Columbia
Built:1991-1997
Opened:November 1997
Owner:City of Burnaby
Cost:$1,500,000 CAD
Dimensions:200m oval track in a 53,000 sq. f. facility
Tenants:Burnaby Velodrome Club
Volleyball British Columbia

One of only three indoor bicycle racing tracks in Canada,[1] the Burnaby Velodrome is located in Burnaby, British Columbia.[2] It is operated by the non-profit Burnaby Velodrome Club (BVC),[3] and is an affiliated member of Cycling British Columbia.[4] The track is located inside the Harry Jerome Sports Centre, which is also used by Volleyball BC for game play and administration purposes.[5]

History

Built between 1991 and 1997, the Burnaby Velodrome replaced the China Creek Velodrome, which was in operation from 1954 to 1980. The China Creek Velodrome was built for the Empire Games in 1954 and torn down because of the construction of Vancouver Community College's Broadway campus.[2] The track surface and support structure were designed in part by the CTA Design Group,[6] and cost approximately $1.5 million to build.[7] The velodrome opened on November 17, 1997.[8]

In October 2000, an engineering report was produced, which identified concerns about the roof structure and condition of the cycle track surface. The track was closed in May 2001, citing safety concerns by the risk manager for the City of Burnaby.[9] In October 2001, the director of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department informed the Burnaby City Council that the BVC wanted to repair and upgrade the track.[10] Cycling BC[11] and the president of the Marymoor Velodrome[12] supported the repairs and re-opening.

In April 2002, the BVC's plan was chosen from several competing proposals, including the removal of the track surface.[13] [14] Professional cyclist Alex Stieda and members of the public wrote in support of the BVC's proposal.[15] [16] In November 2002, the club re-opened and held a successful open house.[17]

Facilities

The velodrome is 6 meters wide and 200 meters long, with bankings of 47 degrees in the corners and 15 degrees in the straightaways. The track surface is a combination of strip planks and plywood sheeting.[18] Riders must maintain a speed of at least 30kph in order to avoid falling off the track.[19]

High-level cyclists who have trained or raced at the facility include Brian Walton, Tanya Dubnicoff, Lori-Ann Muenzer,[14] and Mandy Poitras.[20]

In 2000, the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area was formed, which includes the land under the Harry Jerome Sports Centre.[21] The Velodrome Trail (pedestrians only) starts just behind the HJSC.[22] In 2006, a trail was cut between the Harry Jerome Sports Centre and the former gun club site to facilitate movement of emergency personnel attending to operations on Burnaby Mountain.[23]

Programs

In 2010, the BVC started the Aboriginal Youth Cycling program under the direction of program coordinator Kelyn Akuna.[24] This program, the first of its kind, is a way for aboriginal youth to learn about track cycling.[25]

In 2011, BVC President, Scott Laliberte, made a presentation to Burnaby City Council, stating that membership had increased for each of the past two years, and that a variety of training programs were in place.[26]

The velodrome plays host to a variety of races every year, including the Feature Friday Night Race Series,[27] the Burnaby 4 Day,[28] and club races throughout the season.[29] In the past, they have hosted the Junior and U17 National Track Championships,[30] as well as the BC Provincial Track Championships.[31] [32] Visitors will need a UCI license to ride or race during their visit.

The velodrome also hosts a variety of youth camps, training sessions, and race clinics year-round.[33] [34] There are monthly sprint or time trial events as well.[35]

In 2014, the club's redesigned logo by Jonathan Wood won a Communication Arts Typography award.[36]

Major competitions hosted

YearDateEventLevel
2014December 27–30Burnaby 4-Day Bike RaceRegional
2014September 12–14BC Provincial Track ChampionshipRegional
2014November 21–24National Junior and U17 Track ChampionshipNational
2013December 27–30Burnaby 4-Day Bike RaceRegional
2012December 27–30Superior Glass 4-DayRegional
2012November 9–11Superior Glass Track ClassicRegional
2010December 27–30Saputo Burnaby 4Regional

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Ewing . Lori . 5 January 2015 . New velodrome in Milton is star of Canadian track cycling championships . Winnipeg Free Press . The Canadian Press . 29 March 2015 . There is a 150-metre covered track in London, Ont., and one in Burnaby, B.C., that measures 200 metres. But neither is near the calibre of the oval in Milton..
  2. Web site: Harry Jerome Sports Centre. Tourism Burnaby. 11 March 2015. dead. https://archive.today/20150313045858/http://tourismburnaby.com/sport-facilities/harry-jerome-sports-centre. 13 March 2015.
  3. News: Gallagher . Margaret . 2 May 2014 . It's like riding on a roller coaster you're in control of . CBC News.
  4. Web site: Affiliates. Cycling BC. 29 March 2015.
  5. Web site: Volleyball BC. Volleyball BC. 11 March 2015.
  6. Web site: Item 10 - Harry Jerome Sports Centre - Response to Cycling B.C. and Burnaby Velodrome Club Delegation . https://archive.today/20150417180318/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=1388%23JD_2001-27-10 . dead . 17 April 2015 . 31 October 2001 . Burnaby City Council . 28 March 2015 .
  7. March 1992. Vancouver prepares for velodrome opening this fall (Burnaby, B.C.) (1997) . Bicycle Paper . 49 . 28 March 2015 . will cost $1.5 million to complete . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073045/http://www.bicyclepaper.com/issues/49.pdf . 2016-03-04 . dead .
  8. Web site: 1997 November 17 . https://archive.today/20150417180306/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=236 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 28 March 2015 .
  9. Web site: Item 09 - Repairs to the Cycling Track at Harry Jerome Sports Centre . https://archive.today/20150417180306/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=1360 . dead . 17 April 2015 . City of Burnaby Council . 29 March 2015 .
  10. Web site: 2001 October 15 . https://archive.today/20150417180335/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=102 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 29 March 2015 .
  11. Web site: 2001 November 05 . https://archive.today/20150417180321/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=104 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 30 March 2015 .
  12. Web site: 2001 November 26 . https://archive.today/20150417180323/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=106 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 30 March 2015 .
  13. Web site: 2002 April 08 . https://archive.today/20150417180318/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=76 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 30 March 2015 .
  14. Web site: Burnaby Track in Trouble . 5 April 2002 . Canadian Cyclist . 30 March 2015.
  15. Web site: 2002 April 15 . https://archive.today/20150417180303/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=77 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 30 March 2015 .
  16. Web site: 2002 May 06 . https://archive.today/20150417180305/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=4364 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 30 March 2015 .
  17. Web site: 2002 November 25 . https://archive.today/20150417180322/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=4804 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 29 March 2015 .
  18. Web site: Pospisil . Rudy . 26 November 2013 . Velodrome Cycling . The Province . 19 March 2015.
  19. News: Walker . Ian . 10 May 2008 . Steep Learning Curve . https://archive.today/20150417180257/http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=77336a1a-8c54-4483-b354-75882a75b1bb&sponsor= . dead . 17 April 2015 . The Vancouver Sun . Postmedia Network Inc . 30 March 2015 .
  20. Burnaby Track Closure Affects National Track Team . Pedal Magazine . 30 April 2002 . 30 March 2015.
  21. Web site: Item 1 - Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area Management Plan . https://archive.today/20150417180302/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=1172 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 28 March 2015 .
  22. Web site: Velodrome Trail . City of Burnaby . 28 March 2015.
  23. Web site: Trail Safety on Burnaby Mountain . https://archive.today/20150417180336/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=7623 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 28 March 2015 .
  24. News: Dobie . Cayley . 14 July 2014 . A Passion for Pedaling . BurnabyNOW . 28 March 2015.
  25. Web site: Bartel . Mario . 10 January 2012 . Cycling to Change the World . New Westminster News Leader . 28 March 2015 . dead . https://archive.today/20150417180333/http://www.newwestnewsleader.com/news/136979498.html . 17 April 2015 .
  26. Web site: 2011 April 04 . https://archive.today/20150417180332/https://burnaby.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=11250 . dead . 17 April 2015 . Burnaby City Council . 28 March 2015 .
  27. Web site: Feature Friday Night Race Series . 11 February 2015 . Canadian Cyclist . 19 March 2015.
  28. News: 24 December 2014 . Burnaby 4-Day Bike Race . BurnabyNOW . 19 March 2015.
  29. Web site: Friday Night Racing . https://archive.today/20150417180318/http://www.theholeshot.ca/friday-night-racing-at-the-burnaby-velodrome/ . dead . 17 April 2015 . The Holeshot . 15 February 2015 . 19 March 2015 .
  30. Web site: Junior and U17 Track Championships. Cycling British Columbia. 26 November 2014 . 19 March 2015.
  31. Web site: BC Provincial Track Championships. Cycling British Columbia. 13 May 2014 . 19 March 2015.
  32. News: Burritt . Dan . 27 December 2010 . World champs head to Burnaby Velodrome this week . News 1130.
  33. Web site: Junior Skill Development Camp . Cycling Canada . 19 March 2015.
  34. Web site: Burnaby Velodrome Youth Training Camps . Mid Island Velo Association.
  35. Web site: Racing. Cycling British Columbia. 16 April 2013 . 19 March 2015.
  36. Web site: 2014 Typography Annual Winners . Communication Arts . 28 March 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150315024113/http://www.commarts.com/annuals/2014-Typography/winners . 15 March 2015 . dead .

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