Sunday 27th September - Lee Valley Velodrome Club Cluster Session

Today was a big day for those riders who have regularly been attending these sessions as they were being assessed for their Stage 4 Track Accreditation.  This is basically like a driving test for track cycling, once accredited, riders can compete in track racing at indoor velodromes all over the country. The assessment is under test conditions, so once it is underway they are briefed on the drills they need to complete but they can't ask any questions they just have to get on and ride.  Starting with some basic techniques each block of the assessment progresses towards the highly skilled moves of stacking and rider slalom.  This last one is where the rider from the back of the line literally weaves in and out of the other riders to get to the front as quickly as possible.  Toni is our quickest rider slalomer and the only one who says she loves it!

Distinctly nervous riders ready for their Accreditation briefing. L-R Calvin, Toni, Polly, Sophia, Catriona & Ellen

Three hours later the same riders (plus Hope minus Ellen)  looking a lot more relaxed! 

Newly accredited riders Sophia, Calvin, Toni & Polly. Catriona needs a little more practise before she has another go at Stage 4.

Ellen making a quick getaway with her recently acquired accrreditation!

Sophia, Toni, Calvin, Ellen and Polly successfully completed their Stage 4 Track Accreditation and join Hannah as our track accredited racing team - bring on the podium :-)

These sessions are available to riders from Go Ride clubs aged 12 - 18 years old.  Please support these sessions and help us maintain access to this amazing facility for our young riders.

Upcoming Dates

25th October 2015, 8am-11am (top group will have team pursuit focus - bring tri-bars if you have them)

22th November 2015, 8am-11am (top group will have keirin focus)

20th December 2015, 9am-12pm (time TBC) (top group will have elimination race focus