Velo Avanti Cycling Team
The
Team
Membership in
Velo
Avanti has grown from 15
original members in 1985 (then known as Brea Velo) to one of the
Western United States larger racing clubs. Membership consists of men
and women of various age classes including Juniors (ages 10-18),
Seniors (ages 19-29), and Masters (ages 30 and older).
Velo Avanti is also a charter
member of the Southern California Youth Cycling Association (SCYCA)
which was organized with the goal of introducing youth to
the sport of
competitive cycling. Over the years our members have changed as well as
our appearance. Every two years we update our team colors for a new
look and feel. We are dedicated to the promotion of bicycling as a
sport and a recreational activity.
We promote
two
races a year. We start off each racing season with Roger Millikan Memorial St.
Valentine's Day Massacre. The
course is slightly sloped four corner 0.7 mile criterium course. The
road surface is good, and the corners are wide. This race is well
attended and a great way to begin the bicycle racing year. The St.
Valentine's Day Massacre is held in Brea at the intersection Delta
Avenue and Lambert Road.
The second
race
which we promote has also became famous over the years is the
La
Mirada Grand Prix. The La Mirada
Grand Prix is not a criterium or a road race. It is more of a circuit
race. The course is two miles, four corner circuit over rolling
terrain. To make the race interesting we have included a quarter mile
POWER climb out of turn one. A short incline precedes sprint to finish
line.
We invite you
to
explore our website. If you are more adventurous and enjoy Bicycling
come join our club. Whatever you do, do not miss our races. Come race
and watch.
Our Mission
The purpose of
the Velo Avanti Cycling
Team is to promote amateur bicycle racing competition in Southern
California and foster a club atmosphere for members who enjoy cycling
as a recreational pursuit.
LONG TERM (3 TO 5
YEARS) GOALS
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Promote the organization/sponsorship of
bicycle races at the club level.
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Support the expansion and development of
amateur bicycle racing clubs/teams.
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Make bicycle racing and cycling in
general a sport that is both fun and builds camaraderie.
SHORT TERM (1 YEAR)
OBJECTIVES
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Host at least one amateur bicycle racing
event a year.
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Organize a regular team ride that
departs from a central location and meets the needs of members at
different levels.
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Increase the team’s membership
size by developing a club that is: fun to belong to, has club oriented
activities, and encourages camaraderie.
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