Important: This is an advanced training session for experienced riders. You should have completed Racing Accreditation before attending this session.  

This session will have multiple riders behind each derny in different speed groups for timed blocks of training with riders alternating position behind the derny. You should be able to hold 45kph minimum in a slipstream to take part in these sessions - bigger gears are recommended but not mandatory. Occasionally there may be some opportunity to gain 1-1 experience behind the Derny.

For anyone who has not done derny training before, please make sure you attend the Intro to Derny session, where you will be taught how to train and race behind a derny: including Derny Changes, ss well as what to expect from Derny racing including - how to start, any rules you need to know, and have any of your questions about Derny racing answered.

Important to know:

• Gloves and helmets must be worn

• Riders should have their own track bike or a season hire bike (hire bikes not available)

• Riders should be able to hold a sustained pace of a minimum of 45kph (with a draft) for 20 mins to be able to participate in this session and in Derny racing.

• Riders must use clipless foot retention - no toestraps/trainers allowed.

• Remember to bring water and a snack.

• Please arrive with enough time before the session start time to ensure that the session can start promptly. 

• Check the weather! Dernys can’t run in the wet, so we may have to cancel this session in rainy conditions.