Overview: Race Training sessions are the fourth step on our track riding pathway and are aimed at those riders who wish to race (or are already racing) and want to improve their skills, speed, strength, endurance, and tactical awareness. If you are new to racing / wish to race, please ensure you attend Intermediate sessions after your training accreditation, and speak to the coaches about participating in Race Training.

Session Details:

• Age Group: This session is open to people over the age of 14.

• Session Duration: 2 hours

• Experience level: Training Accreditation required, plus experience in Intermediate Training sessions. We do not recommend this session if you have only just passed your training accreditation.

Which Group to pick?

• A Group - For riders who typically race Track League in the As, or who finish in the top half of the Bs

• B Group - For riders who typically race Track League, finishing in the bottom half of the Bs, or who race in the Cs

Important to know:

• Cycling specific clothing is recommended at this session. 

• Gloves and helmets must be worn.

• We recommend clipless foot retention for these sessions: you can bring your own pedals and pedal spanner if you require a hire bike: seasonal bike hire or hook hire is available for regulars.

• Optional hire bikes are available and included in the cost.

• Remember to bring water and a snack.

• Check the weather! We run sessions throughout the winter, so please dress warmly and have waterproofs on hand. 

• Please arrive with enough time before the session start time to get a bike and get comfortable to ensure that the session can start promptly. 

Location:

• Meeting Point: Please wait outside the track fence by the seating: your coach will invite you to cross the track when they are ready.