Herne Hill Velodrome

Cyclocross Development Centre (Youth A, B & Junior)

Herne Hill Velodrome, 104 Burbage Road, SE24 9HE

Herne Hill Velodrome

Cyclocross Development Centre (Youth A, B & Junior)

Herne Hill Velodrome, 104 Burbage Road, SE24 9HE

Schedule:

  • Day: Thursdays
  • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Season: September - December
  • Suitable For: BC categories Youth A, B & Junior

Overview:

This session is designed for youth and junior riders who are racing or want to race cyclocross, focusing on honing and practicing skills and fitness. These sessions are strenuous, and riders are expected to be competent with core cyclocross skills such as cornering, dismounting and remounting, carrying a bike, climbing, and descending.

Session Details:

  • Content: Each week, sessions are tailored to include features expected in the upcoming weekend's London Cyclocross League race.
  • Bike Types: Suitable bikes include cyclocross, gravel, or mountain bikes.
  • Bike Hire: Cyclocross bikes are available for hire at £4 extra. These must be booked in advance via the entry form.

Important Notes:

  • Lights: A quality front light is essential as parts of these sessions are run on unlit trails.
  • New to Cyclocross?: If you are new to cyclocross or unsure about your suitability for this session, try the Youth CX session on Tuesday evening and ask the coach for guidance.

What to Bring:

  • Your bike (cyclocross, gravel)
  • Helmet (mandatory)
  • Gloves (mandatory)
  • Quality front bike light
  • Water and a snack
  • Cycling-specific clothing, plenty of layers, and waterproofs (sessions will run in bad weather)

Additional Information:

  • Session Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Helmets: Necessary
  • Clothing: We recommend cycling-specific clothing. Gloves are recommended. Please get in touch if you are unsure about what to wear.
  • Skill Level: You must be able to confidently ride an off-road bike. These sessions are geared towards riders who are racing or who intend to race.

Location:

  • Trails: Sessions take place on the off-road trails at the back of the main track.
  • Meeting Point: Meet in front of the pavilion for the session. Latecomers will need to find the group on the trails.

Cyclocross Age Brackets:

  • Cyclocross age brackets are different from road cycling, and riders move up to the next category from September rather than January.

Location

Directions

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.

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