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Skills definitions:
SKILL LEVEL 0
- Ability to ride a bike
SKILL LEVEL 1
- A certification issued by the NCIM
- Able to ride at a consistent pace, on the black line, 1 meter of separation
- Must demonstrate shoulder checking and execute proper exchanges
SKILL LEVEL 2
- A and B certification issued by the NCIM
- Able to ride at a consistent pace, on both black and blue lines, 1 foot of separation
- Must demonstrate proper shoulder checking, safe exchanges, decision making skills and safe passing behaviour
SKILL LEVEL 3
- Skill Level 2
- Plus: Demonstrates the ability to ride in a group or bunch while maintaining a safe line
- Plus: Riders must be able to safely move around within a bunch of riders
- Plus: Riders demonstrate ability to pace themselves during various efforts
SKILL LEVEL 4
- Skill Level 3
- Plus: Riders will be able to launch attacks, demonstrate overall comfort riding in group/race scenarios including situational awareness
SKILL LEVEL 5
- Skill Level 4
- Plus: Athlete possesses strong competitive racing skills and race situational awareness
Power Definitions:
(NOTE these are general guidelines. Riders are typically able to ride faster on the Velodrome Track than outdoors due to track surface and lack of environmental effects (eg; wind):
POWER LEVEL 0
- Ability to ride bike, but no experience with sustained efforts
POWER LEVEL 1
- Ability to cycle at a speed of 25km/hr on the track for 5 consecutive minutes
POWER LEVEL 2
- Ability to cycle at a speed of 25km/hr on the track for 10 consecutive minutes
POWER LEVEL 3
- Ability to cycle at a speed of 30km/hr on the track for 15 consecutive minutes
POWER LEVEL 4
- Ability to cycle at a speed of 35km/hr on the track for 20 consecutive minutes
POWER LEVEL 5
- Ability to cycle at a speed of 40km/hr on the track for 20 consecutive minutes