Star Track Cycling
Star Track Cycling Inc.
New York, NY, United States
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Founded in 2004, Star Track Cycling is a charity based in New York, United States working on sport for development, children & youth.
Star Track Cycling Inc. is a New York nonprofit that runs Star Track, a free youth track cycling development program for children aged 8 to 16 in New York City. The program is based at Kissena Velodrome in Flushing, Queens, and teaches track cycling fundamentals, sportsmanship and teamwork, with many participants from under-resourced communities. Founded in 2004 by Deirdre Murphy Bader, the program is funded by sponsors and private contributions and is free for participants. It has produced more than 50 national champions and, since 2022, has run a UCI professional track team that competes internationally. Star Track is a 501(c)(3) organisation.
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Star Track Youth Cycling Program
Sport for development
Free track cycling development program for New York City children aged 8 to 16, held after school on weekdays and on Saturdays at Kissena Velodrome in Flushing, Queens, with coaching, equipment and competition.
Star Track UCI Pro Team
Sport for development
Professional UCI track cycling team launched in 2022 to give top North American riders a pathway to international competition, with athletes racing at World Championships, the UCI Track Champions League and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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USA Cycling Center of Excellence
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USA Cycling Jr. Club of the Year
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New York State Bicycle Racing Association
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