10/04/2026
Dick Lane Velodrome
Final Omnium
Atlanta, GA,
9/30/2026
Thanks Camden Simon for the write-up.
I took part in my first-ever Omnium event, racing on a challenging 320-meter track against a crowded field of seasoned masters and young riders. Having only recently started track racing in June with match sprints, stepping into a mass start race was new territory for me.
The evening kicked off with a 15-lap Snowball Race. I managed to take the early lead, securing points on six of the ten laps, which set a strong tone. After a quick break, the tempo race tested my endurance as I seized the first point on the opening lap. A lull in the pace allowed me and another rider to break away, working together to stay just ahead of the peloton and winning that final lap.
Next was the Win-n-Out race, replacing the traditional elimination. It was intense— with a close sprint after the first lap, I finished second, just five bike lengths behind the winner. Maintaining pressure, I then sprinted strongly on the second lap to secure second place overall in this race.
The final event was the Unknown Distance race. Positioned well near the front, I strategically defended my line as the laps wound down. When the bell rang on the fourth lap, someone outside made a move, but I responded with a powerful kickoff from the outside line, crossing the line by half a wheel to claim victory.
By accumulating points across these diverse events, I emerged victorious for the night. Considering the competitive field, my limited experience on this track, and the fact that this was my first Omnium, I was thrilled to come out on top. It was a tough, exhilarating night, and an incredible milestone in my cycling journey.
