Track closing for winter this Saturday (Oct 24th)
Herene Hill Velodrome is not an all weather surface and becomes slippery during the winter. Out last public session this year will be Saturday 24th October.
However, there will still be a program of cyclo-cross events throughout the winter, and Herne Hill Youth will continue to meet every Saturday for their mountainbike sessions.
As far as track cycling is concearned, see you in March!
October Half Term Holiday Club 2009
Octobers Half Term Holiday Club, will run from Monday 26th - Friday 30th costing £7.50 a day, and open to all children aged 7 - 15.
Please fill out the attached form and return to the velodrome.
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Herne Hill Velodrome Does Rollapaluza
As the season draws to a close (only about a month left now) we decided to have a end of season party with Rollapaluza.
It’s at the Prince Regent pub just down the road from the Velodrome (opposite Brockwell Park Lido). Entrance is £5.
Unfortunately, being in a pub, the event is for 18+ only.
Qualifying starts from 7pm, with finals commencing from around 9pm. So come along, have a spin and toast the impending cold months.
Calendar Corrections
A few corrections to the late season calendar:
- Saturday finale meeting stats at 2pm. Guest riders may enter (£5.00 on the line) but they are not allowed to take any price money
- Wednesday 9th September there is no cross as advertised on some other sites.
- Monday evening race training, and Thursday night derny training will continue until the end of September, but will start earlier at 6pm due to the diminishing
light
Human Power Experiment for BBC1 01.08.09
Are you a keen and frequent cyclist? Would you like to take part in a pioneering “human power” experiment for BBC1?
Dragonfly TV is looking for fit cyclists with their own road racing bikes to take part in a novel experiment which attempts to convert human pedal power into electricity. The event will be filmed for inclusion in an exciting new science documentary to be broadcast on BBC1 this autumn.
The experiment will take place on the afternoon of Saturday 1st August, 2009 at Herne Hill Velodrome.
Those involved will be asked to pedal in short bursts at a range of speeds to try and produce enough electricity to power a number of common household appliances.
If you’re interested and would like to find out more, please call Emma Hughes on 0207 033 3198 or email her at pedalpower@dragonfly.tv You will be asked to complete a simple medical questionnaire to confirm your fitness to participate.
Summer Holiday Programme Announced
As usual, we are running our Summer Holiday club this year.
The club runs every week day 10am-3pm, from the 20th June until 4th September for 7-15 year olds. Due to the popularity of these courses advanced booking is recommended, but spaces are usually avaliable on the day. Full details and registration form here.
Veteran Cycle Club Meeting This Sunday (07.06.09) - Training Affected
The Veteran Cycle Club is holding its annual track meeting this Sunday. Enty is for VCC members only but spectators are welcome to watch Penny Fathings, Boneshakers and other bikes of yesteryear blow off the dust round the track. There is also a jumble sale from 10am. See photos and videos from last years event here.
This affects normal Sunday morning track training, which will be cut short by an hour. Training will run from 9am-11am for a reduced fee.
Roadmans 25 Track Meeting - Closing Date this Weekend
Entries officially close this weekend, so get yours in asap! Details below:
S.C.C.U. Roadmans 25 Track Meeting Saturday 20 June 2009 2pm
Herne Hill Velodrome Burbage Road S.E.24.
Under British Cycling Federation Technical Regulations
Event 1. 500 metre SPRINT
Prizes 1st £20, 2nd. £12, 3rd. £8.
Event 2. VETERANS (MASTERS CPLUS) OMNIUM
(4 Events Sprint, Elimination Race, Points Race and Scratch Race)
Prizes 1st. £40, 2nd. £30, 3rd. £20. 1st. Over 50 years old £10, 1st Over 60 years old £10.
Event 3. WOMENS OMNIUM.
(4 Events 500m. S.S.T.T., Sprint, Points race or Pursuit and Scratch Race)
Prizes 1st. £30, 2nd. £20, 3rd. £10. (Will be increased if 10 or more enter.)
Event 4. 10 Lap Course des Primes.
Prizes £5 Prime each Lap.
Event 5. 20 Lap Points Race
Prizes 1st £20, 2nd £12, 3rd £8.
Event 6. S.C.C.U ROADMANS 25 MILE SCRATCH RACE.
(B.C. National Hard Track Endurance League)
Prizes 1st £125, 2nd £75, 3rd £50, 4th £30, 5th £20, 6th £10.
Points Lap Prizes Incorporated in Roadmans 25 Miles.
Prizes 1st £25, 2nd £15, 3rd £10.
ENTRY FEE FOR MEETING SENIOR £12, WOMEN AND JUNIOR £10.
CLOSING DATE 30th. May 2009
PLEASE ENTER ON British Cycling. TRACK ENTRY FORM AND INDICATE EVENTS ENTERED.
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=196&sID=575
NO ENTRIES ON THE LINE.
ENTRIES TO: RON FOWLER.
111 BULSTRODE AVENUE
HOUNSLOW
MIDDX TW3 3AE
Cheques Payable to R.Fowler.
Spring Half Term Holiday Club 2009
Next week (26/05/2009 to 29/05/2009) we are running our school half-term holiday club. See the Holiday Clubs page for more details.
Race Training from 7pm
Just a quick note to say with the increasing evening light, Monday night Race Training has moved to 7pm.
Move details here
