The Benefits of Membership Each member of the Velo Avanti
Cycling Team is encouraged to participate in all club activities. These activities vary
greatly. Members can expect challenging training and racing as well as "off
the bike" activities. Membership in Velo Avanti satisfies United States Cycling
Federation club affiliation requirements. For those who do not wish to race,
supporting membership is available which provides each individual the full
benefit of all club activities and equipment discounts. Velo Avanti also offers a
business membership, which entitles a business to sponsor up to three cyclists
at a considerable discount. Included in membership dues is a monthly newsletter
containing invaluable information on training sessions, club races and events,
regional races and up-to-the minute racing information. The newsletter also
provides members free classified ads.Professional Training Training is an important aspect of any good
racing club. Velo Avanti has experienced USCF racers to coach and work with the racing teams.
Our team members are always willing to help
develop and introduce new riders to racing. The club holds organized training
rides on weekends and on summer evenings. The training rides leave from varying
locations. The training rides are open to all
riders. These group-training rides are designed to prepare members for all types
of racing. In addition to organized training, members may seek out others with
similar schedules to complement their training programs.
Competition Velo Avanti members are encouraged to join the USCF and represent
the club in races. The club hosts several major USCF races each year. In
addition, the club holds a series of club races, which allow all members to
compete against each other for club honors presented at the end of the year.
Velo Avanti also organizes teams of elite riders and provides, through corporate
sponsorship, equipment, clothing, entry fees, and travel expenses. Junior,
senior and masters teams are formed for both men and women.
Discounts on Equipment Velo Avanti is able to provide
its members with incredible discounts on clothing and bicycle equipment. These
discounts can easily pay back the cost of membership several times over. The
club has several major sponsors who provide their products at substantial
discounts to members. The club has special arrangements with the
sponsoring
bicycle shop for products and services at discount rates.
Monthly Meetings All Velo Avanti members and visitors are welcome to attend
the club's monthly meeting which is held at the The Pizza Store in Santa Ana. The
meetings provide information on upcoming races, race reports from the past
month, team reports, and a variety of lectures by individuals with professions
associates with cycling. Just contact one of our board
members if you are interested in attending one of our meetings.
To become a member of the Velo Avanti Cycling Team, just fill out and
print the application and mail in the Membership Application. In addition there
is a PDF version of the Application below.
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