Connie Cycling

Connie Cycling, a program supported by the LA84 Foundation, gives young people ages 9 to 17 a unique opportunity to experience track cycling in a world-class facility taught by an Olympian and world champion.

The program operates at the ADT Event Center Velodrome at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. It is led by Olympian, world champion, and U.S. Cycling Hall of Fame inductee Connie Paraskevin.

Classes are offered year-round in three-week sessions for Beginner, Level I, Level II, and Advanced Level cyclists. Participants ride on a competition track, develop bike handling skills, learn techniques for safe cycling and train for junior racing.

A unique aspect of the program is that elite cyclists often train at the same time as the beginning cyclists, serving as role models and inspiring the younger riders. The program emphasizes creating an environment and structure in which a beginning cyclist, if he or she chooses, can move forward to higher levels.

Since the program’s inception in June 2005, more than 1,000 youngsters have taken advantage of the program. The classes are free, as are track bikes and helmets.

For more information contact Connie Paraskevin at 800-431-5281, connie@connieparaskevin.com, or Program Officer Jalal Hazzard at 323-730-4621jhazzard@LA84Foundation.org.