Working Party - This Saturday 26th
With the spring re-opening looming we’re having our bi-annual working party this Saturday 26th 12pm-4.30pm. There are a number of jobs needing doing to get the site ready for the first training session of the year on 5th March. We’ll be:
- Fixing fences
- Sweeping leaves
- Collecting rubbish
- Fixing track bikes
- Fixing mountainbikes
- Generally clearing up after winter
Herne Hill Velodrome is run entirely by volunteers, so this is a great chance to get involved. There will be jobs for everyone. Jan will be serving teas and coffees during the day. Volunteers should report to Iain Cook at the Workshop to agree tasks.
Thursday Roller/ Turbo Training Sessions - “Spin to Win!”
It’s back by popular demand! Every Thursday Herne Hill Velodrome will be running roller/ turbo training sessions in the marquee from 7-8.30.
Track Stand Competition 2010
Track League 200m champion Tom Ballhatchet has dug out this footage of the track stand competition from last year’s track league. Something to look forward to for next year - Track League starts again April 2011 (full details coming soon)!
2011 New Years Day Madison Cyclo-Cross and Jumble
People always think cyclists are no fun for being the first to leave a party. For the last few years VCL have been giving the perfect excuse - their New Years Day madison Cyclo Cross.
Dave Creasy’s Funeral Date
We have just been told that Dave’s funeral will take place on the Tuesday 4th January 2011 at 3pm at Beckenham Crematorium & Cemetery, Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4TD
A funeral reception will follow just down the road at Goals Beckenham, Elmers End Railway Station, Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4EJ
Dave’s family have requested family flowers only.
They would like Dave to have a permanent memorial at Herne Hill and the VC Londres have agreed to purchase a memorial bench and trophy in Dave’s name. If you would like to contribute towards these please make donations payable to VC Londres and send to Dave Creasy Memorial Fund, c/o VC Londres, 137 Birch Tree Ave, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9EQ
Dave Creasy Passes Away
In what was been a tragic couple of week for Herne Hill, we are very sad to announce that Dave Creasy has passed away aged 78.
If you have ever been to Herne Hill in the last 50 years you would have known Dave Creasy. Whether you rode the local track league or went on to become an Olympic, World or National Champion you would have been helped by Dave.
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Ron Fowler Passes Away
Sadly, one of the country’s top volunteers, Ron Fowler, has passed away two days after his 80th birthday. Ron was the epitome of a dedicated cycle sport volunteer having been a judge and commissaire at virtually every Herne Hill meeting for more years than those of his time can remember.
Muddy Hell Preview
Last week we mentioned the Rollapaluza team were busy constructing new features and obsticles ready for this weekends Muddy Hell Halloween cyclo cross - Saturday 30th 5pm-10pm. Here are a few photos to whet your appetite. More on their blog.
October Half Term Holiday Club
Half Term - Monday 25th October - Friday 29th October
We will be running our holiday club again every day this half term. 10am-3pm, £10 per day, 8 - 16 year olds. Bike and helmet hire included. Just bring food, drink and appropriate clothing, this means a waterproof and something warm. Please bring your own Mountain Bike if it’s wet, we have some available, but not enough for everyone.
Places are limited to 30 per day, so booking is recommended. Send us an email to book your child in. All riders must bring a parental consent form with them on the day.
Contact info@hernehillvelodrome.com for inquiries & bookings
