Herne Hill Velodrome
Next Date: 07/12/2024 + 3 others
Herne Hill Velodrome, 104 Burbage Road, SE24 9HE
Next Date: 07/12/2024 + 3 others
Herne Hill Velodrome, 104 Burbage Road, SE24 9HE
Overview: Our Track Taster Sessions are the first step on our cycling pathway, and are essential to attend before participating in any other track cycling sessions. The Taster will teach you the basic principles of track riding, and be a fun introduction to the sport.
Session Details:
Age Group: This session is open to people over 14 years old.
Session Duration: 1.5 hours
Bike and helmet hire: Bikes and helmets are included in the session cost, although you’re welcome to bring your own helmet.
Experience level: No track experience necessary. You must be able to ride a two-wheeled bike independently.
What to Bring:
Water and a snack
Gloves
Weather-appropriate clothing (see below for more details)
Recommended Clothing:
Lycra is not required, although we recommend that you don't wear anything too baggy - layers are recommended, as well as a warm jacket for after.
Waterproofs (sessions will still run in bad weather)
Shoulders must be covered
Closed-toed shoes must be worn (preferably trainers): no sandals, sliders or flip flops please!
If you are an experienced cyclist and use a cleat-based foot retention system, you can use this on our bikes, but you will need to bring your own pedals and tools to swap pedals over.
If you'd like to purchase some cycling kit from the Friends of Herne Hill Velodrome, check out our online shop - you can order items online and choose click and collect, to pick up on the day of your taster. Please note that it takes up to a week to process these orders so please order at least a week in advance.
Important to know:
Please arrive 15 minutes before the session start time to complete the sign on process, to ensure that the session can start promptly.
Latecomer policy: It is not possible for latecomers to join in. We will move your booking to another day wherever possible.
Location:
Meeting Point: We don’t have a reception area so once you arrive, please take a seat on the bleachers in front of the pavilion: your coach will come collect you. Usually there is another session in progress on the track, so it can be nice to watch that for a bit!
You will receive an email ahead of your Taster session, outlining everything you need to know. If you have any questions before then, please email info@hernehillvelodrome.com.
We are situated at 104 Burbage Rd, London SE24 9HE. We’re a short walk (and even shorter cycle) from North Dulwich, Herne Hill or Tulse Hill overground stations and local bus routes can be found by clicking here. As you walk north-west along Burbage Rd (from the cross with Turney Rd) keep an eye out for some white curved walls, lovely wood panel gates and a small sign on your right-hand side.
We’ve a limited amount of free parking available on site but we encourage you to travel here by cycle or public transport where you can.
For more information about the recently updated traffic calming measures on Burbage Road click here or search ‘Dulwich Streetspace’. You can't access Burbage Road from the south (via the junction with Turney Road) on a weekday between 08:00-9:00 and 15:00-16:30. At those times you'll need to go via Half Moon Lane.