TrackHER: Girls Track Cycling Program

Schedule

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 11:59 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Glenmore Velodrome | Calgary, AB

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About this Event

Calling all girls ages 12-15 who want to learn track cycling!

During this FREE 3-Day weekend program, participants will learn OUTDOOR track cycling skills alongside Watt Riot Cycling coaches at the Glenmore Velodrome (map to find the track is below). No previous experience is required. Girls Forward Role Models will also be delivering curriculum that will empower them through education on safe, welcoming, and inclusive sport experiences.



PROGRAM DETAILS (PLEASE READ EVERYTHING)
Dates and Times (1.5hr sessions):
  • Please arrive 15mins early to check-in

Friday April 24:

  • Group ONE: 5pm-6:30pm
  • Group TWO: 6pm-7:30pm

Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26:

  • Group ONE: 10am-11:30am
  • Group TWO: 11am-12:30pm

PLEASE only register for ONE of the two groups, DO NOT REGISTER FOR BOTH.



What To Bring and Wear:
  • HELMET (this is a REQUIREMENT - email wli@girlsforward if this is a barrier to participation as Watt Riot potentially has some they can lend)
  • Comfortable/athletic clothing (nothing too loose or baggy, for safety)
  • Close-toed shoes (eg. running shoes) (NO SANDALS, CROCS)
  • Water bottle
  • Optional: cycling gloves or thin grippy gloves (not required)

What's Included:
  • Track cycling bike to use
  • Empowering education curriculum on the topic of body image in sport for girls. Led by Girls Forward's Role Models (inspiring women in the community who are passionate about girls in sport).
  • T-shirt

Cost: FREE
  • Please consider donating to Girls Forward Foundation to keep programs like this running!

Where: Glenmore Velodrome (map to get to the track below)
  • THE TRACK IS OUTDOORS (NO ROOF COVERING). IN THE CASE OF RAIN OR SNOW, THE PROGRAM WILL BE POSTPONED TO ANOTHER WEEKEND AND YOU WILL BE CONTACTED ABOUT THESE CHANGES.


Spots are limited, tickets are first come first serve.


Thank you to Watt Riot Cycling for making this happen!

Please consider donating on behalf of Girls Forward Foundation to keep programs like this running!


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Glenmore Velodrome, 5300 19 Street Southwest, Calgary, Canada

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