Trip to Bournemouth Velodrome 31st July
With Herne Hill shutting for resurfacing next week for 6 weeks, we need to keep ourselves occupied! So, the coaches from VCL have booked a session at the countries newest velodrome in Bournemouth. We will be there on 31st July from midday to 3pm.
Resurfacing date confirmed - 18th July
Good news for those who were wondering what they were going to do with the track closing. After further meetings today we now have a confirmed date of 18th of July when the resurfacing with commence - which is just over a week later than expected. That means we still have just under 2 weeks of weekly training sessions left, including 2 weeks of track league racing - so make the most of it.
We are aiming to re-open on the 3rd of September. Watch this space!
Resurfacing coming soon!
As many of you will have seen, the resurfacing we’ve been waiting for over the last few years has been getting closer and closer. Following the recent signing of the contract for British Cycling’s 15 year lease on the track contractors have been found, and work is now due to start next week.
We’re still not sure exactly when we will no longer be able to ride on the track, but we will continue all weekly sessions for as long as possible. One of the first parts of the resurfacing process is to remove the existing track fence - which will mean the track is no longer safe to ride. This is due to happen mid-week, next week (some time around the 6th of July). Keep an eye on www.hernehillvelodrome.com, and we will update as soon as we know. Unless we post up otherwise - assume the weekly sessions are still running.
Remember what is probably the last race, and definitely the last “open”, weekend race is on this 20 year old surface is this Saturday 2nd - Open Season July - quite a momentous occasion, so make an effort to come along, weather to race or spectate.
Read British Cycling’s article on the resurfacing here:
RIP Rob Jefferies
It is with great sadness and feeling of devastation that we hear of the untimely death of former Brixton Cycles member and Herne Hill legend, Rob Jefferies. Read the rest of this entry »
Half-Term Holiday Club
May/June Half-Term Week - Tuesday 31st May - Friday 3rd June
What better way to for your kids to spend the upcoming holidays than on a bike in the sun? These sessions cater for 8 - 15 year old children of all abilities. Arrive in time to start at 10am, we finish at 3pm (including an hour for lunch). The cost per child is £10 per day including bike and helmet hire.
Click here for more details on this and all our Holiday Clubs throughout the year
You can now book online by clicking here
Sunday Evening Womens Track Training starts this week
Back by popular demand, and now weekly our Womens track training sessions start this Sunday (1st May) 4pm-6pm, and every Sunday until the end of August.
Spread the word and get involved. All abilities catered for in a friendly & accessible atmosphere. Speed, skills and fitness all focused on every Sunday. Inductions and hire bikes available for all women.
Details here http://www.hernehillvelodrome.com/sessions-and-events/track-training#sunday
Good Friday Open Day - 22nd April
Thanks to all who came to the open day. There were well over 1500 people throughout the day, ranging from seasoned track cyclists to people who never even knew the velodrome existed! The day definitely captured the traditional Good Friday spirit, and the sun made a welcome return! Thanks to everyone who embodied the community spirit that keeps the track running, and everyone who came to see what was going on.
Free Cycling Film Night - Sunday April 17th
Sunday 17 April, 8.30pm
Thanks to everyone who came to the film night - an estimated 400+ people.We’re planning another film night the other side of summer so keep checking the website.
Easter Holiday Club
Easter Holidays - Monday 11th April - Thursday 21st April
What better way to for your kids to spend the upcoming holidays than on a bike in the sun? These sessions cater for 8 - 16 year old children of all abilities. Arrive in time to start at 10am, we finish at 3pm (including an hour for lunch). The cost per child is £10 per day including bike and helmet hire.
Click here for more details on this and all our Holiday Clubs throughout the year
Contact info@hernehillvelodrome.com for inquiries & bookings
Saturday Track Sessions re-starting 5th March
Thanks to everyone who helped get the place in shape last weekend at our working party, as well a those who’ve been working behind the scenes to enable us to re-start our flagship Saturday track training sessions this Saturday 5th March. http://www.hernehillvelodrome.com/whats-on/track-training#saturday
Other track sessions will start in April. Stay tuned for full details within the week.
