Hot off the heels of our track session at the Olympic velodrome on the 20th February, we have been offered another slot and now have a confirmed date of 25th June 2016 from 8am – 10am for a Slipstreamers visit to Lee Valley Velodrome. If you missed the slot in February, now is your chance to give it a go!
Riding track is an experience we would encourage every Slipstreamer to try at least once; and if you’re a Calshot regular and have never tried out any other tracks then we highly recommend this venue.
Not convinced? Check out the following links:
- Photos from the February visit – smiles all round!
- Lee Valley Velodrome – A Mountain Biker’s Perspective
- Orla’s Lee Valley Velo School Day Out
- June 2014 Slipstreamers Lee Valley Visit
There is also plenty more to read from our regular track riders on the Track section of the News Hub, so do visit these blogs for many more exciting adventures from our Slipstreamers in Action.
INTERESTED? PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING SO YOU ARE CLEAR ON THE PROCESS
How Long is the Session?
- The slot we have booked is for 8am to 10am – so there is 2 hours of track time in total.
- Sign on will be from 7.30am – you will need to ensure you arrive in good time to get ready and into groups.
Who May Ride at the Lee Valley Session?
- Only Members who have some experience of riding track may attend – unfortunately this session is not for first timers. So if you have ridden at Calshot, Welwyn, Newport or indeed any track at least once, and are interested let us know. If you are in doubt, please ask.
- This session is restricted to members aged 10 upwards – we cannot take any members younger than 10 so please don’t ask.
- Members under 12 will need to have their own track bikes – this is a Lee Valley rule and not ours to do with bike hire sizing. If you are in doubt, please call Lee Valley before you book a place.
- If you are a Young Official (i.e. 16+) and want to volunteer during the session, let the Admin Team know.
How Do I Book and What is the Cost?
- The cost is £10 to take part. Bike / shoe hire is not included and this is subject to Lee Valley hire costs.
- To book, you will need to come and see the Admin team at the Club BEFORE the session on the 25th i.e. no later than the 18th June, with your payment. No money will be taken at the venue unless via prior arrangement.
- Bookings are on a first come first served basis and spaces are limited. In the interests of fairness, bookings will not be taken by email and you must come and see us in person with your payment to secure a slot.
- Please don’t book until you are sure you are able to attend – check your diaries and only come and see us when you are certain you are able to do so.
- Your place is confirmed only once Admin have validated your eligibility with the Coaching team.
What Else do I Need to Know?
- Final details, including the plan for the session, along with suggestions on what to bring etc will be communicated via the newsletter and website the week before the session.
- Click here to read a bit more about the venue and to find out about location, parking, hire costs, etc.
As usual, feel free to contact the Admin Team if you have any questions.