Herne Hill Velodrome hosts almost daily training events at the South London
Olympic stadium. The Saturday morning sessions are very popular and open to
all. Coaching and advice is freely available.
Each Saturday Track Training - Ends October 27
- Adults £3 16-17 £2 U16 £2 for one stage. Free bike hire.
- Adults £6 16-17 £3 U16 £2 for two or more stages. Free bike
hire.
- No membership fees apply and you do not have to be a member of VC Londres
to participate.
Experienced riders generally take part in both stages 3 and 4. However, ALL
riders who have never attended Herne Hill training sessions MUST do the Stage
1 Induction before progressing to the other stages. For most experienced riders
this should be an easy reminder of track etiquette, along with other aspects
that can differ between tracks.
- Stage 1 - Induction 09:00 to 10:30. All abilities catered for as long as
you can ride a bike! Please arrive by 8:45 to be ready to start at 9.00. Please
note that once the induction session has commenced, it is not possible for latecomers
to join in.
- Stage 2 - Novice and Youth 09:00 to 10:30. Gentle riding and races for
the young and the less fit.
- Stage 3 - Skills Training 10:30 to 11:45. Bunch riding, skills training and
taking part in training races.
- Stage 4 - Fitness Training 11:45 to 13:00. Training races and exercises
to improve speed and fitness.
Saturdays - Off-Road Herne Hill Youth CC Off-road sessions
- Gear 1 - Beginners (age 6 and upwards) 10.00 to 11.00
- Gear 2 - Improvers (age 8 - 16) 11.00 to 12.30
- Gear 3 and beyond (age 8 - 16) 11.00 to 13.00
- Prices are: £1 per child, plus £1 to hire a bike and £5
membership per year.
Tuesday Road Bike Training Adults
- Cost £6 16-17 £3 U16 £1
- 27/03/2007 to 10/04/2007 - 18:00-20.00
- 17/04/2007 to 04/09/2007 - 19:00-21:00
- 11/09/2007 to 16/10/2007 - 17.00 until dark
Wednesday Derny Paced Training
- Adults £7 16-17 £4 U16 £2 (includes £1 BPA levy)
- British Cycling members only due to insurance requirements
- 28/03/2007 to 02/05/2007 17:00 until dark
- 29/08/2007 to 17/10/2007 17:00 until dark
(derny sessions switch to Thursdays between these dates whilst Track League
racing takes place)
Thursday Derny Paced Training
- Adults £7 16-17 £4 U16 £2 (includes £1 BPA levy)
- British Cycling members only due to insurance requirements
- 10/05/2007 to 24/08/2006 19:00 to 21:00
Friday VC Londres After School Club (Road and Mountain Bikes)
- 13/04/2007 - 20/07/2007 16:30-18:00.
- Members £1 non-members £2 Free bike hire
VC Londres Youths and Womens Track Session (Parents can join in this
session)
- 13/04/2007 - 31/08/2007 18:00-20:00
- 07/09/2006 - 26/10/2006 16:30 until dark
- Members £1 non-members £2 free bike hire
Free
Spectators are free for all Track League events and most open events.
Cafe
The Café will be open during Race meetings and Saturday morning General
Training.
Location
Herne Hill Stadium, Burbage Road, London, SE24 9HE. The entrance is between
houses 102 and 106 Burbage Road, north of the junction with Turney Road. It
is close to both Herne Hill and North Dulwich railway stations and the A205
South Circular Road. Parking is available within the stadium. Click here for
a map of the Velodrome location
Contact
vclhernehill@hotmail.co.uk
Vicky Ware
