Track Training
Weekly Public Track Training Sessions
See the Track Sessions page for more information of how the Weekly Sessions work, and what to expect. All sessions are subject to the weather - the track is unridable in the wet. During the summer it can dry very quickly so don’t be put off by a light shower on a hot day Please note, these dates and times may change during the season. If so this page will be updated and a note put on the home page. Also, please notice that the start times of some of the evening sessions change as the evenings get longer.
Track Training
Running from 3rd March 2012 to 27th October 2012. All riders who have never attended Herne Hill training sessions must do the Induction before progressing to the Novice Track Training. For more experienced riders this should be an easy reminder of track etiquette, along with other aspects that can differ between tracks. Hire bikes available on a first come first served basis.
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Youth Track Training £2 |
General track skills for youth riders aged 8 - 16. We have bikes that will fit an average 8 year old. They must be capable of riding on their own, unassisted in a safe manner (ie without weaving) and able to follow simple instructions. |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Intermediate Track Training £6 |
Improve you skills and speed. Intermediate sessions will be faster than beginner sessions and will work on a more varied range of skills. These sessions are designed to prepare riders to be able to compete in local level track races such as the Wednesday Night Track League. |
| Arrive: 11:00 - 11:30Session: 12:00 – 12:45 |
Novice Track Induction £8 |
Learn the basics of track riding. You must complete an induction before riding any other session. Due to high popularity, please arrive between 11:00 and 11:30 to complete the sign on process, to ensure that the session can start promptly at 12:00. Please note that it is not possible for latecomers to join in. |
| 12.45 – 14:00 | Novice Track Riding £6 |
Work on all the basics of track riding, both on your own and in a group. If you have passed your induction competently, you may join in this session straight after to further improve your skills. The pace is not too strenuous so these sessions are also ideal if you just want to do some non-competitive riding. |
Advanced Track Training
Running from 6th May 2012 to 26th August 2012. You must have your own bike (or a season-long hire bike) and a good level of fitness and skill. No hire bikes. No induction.
| 09:00 - 12:00 | Advanced Track Training £6 |
Push yourself hard and perfect your skills. Theses sessions are physically hard work and will also introduce the more complex skills and techniques of track racing. |
April - October. Weekly sessions every Sunday 4pm-6pm. Ages 14 and up.
| 16:00 - 18:00 | Womens Track Training Induction Avaliable Adults £6 Juniors: £2 |
Learn and practice track riding for skills and fitness in a less testosterone-fueled atmosphere! 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. |
Race Training
Running from 26th March 2012 to 20th August 2012 (later hours 2rd May to 15th Aug due to extended daylight) Hire bikes available on a first come first served basis. These sessions will not run on bank holidays.
Due to coaches’ commitments, Monday race training sessions do not run on bank holidays.
| 18:30 - 19:00 (2rd May - 22nd Aug) | Intermediate Track Induction £included in main session |
Learn the basics of track riding. Please arrive by 18:15 to be ready to start at 18.30. These inductions are intended for riders who already have a fair level of fitness, bike skill, and familiarity riding in a group of riders but who are unfamiliar with track riding. For example; riders coming from other disciplines of cycling (road, MTB etc). These exceptions can only be made for such experienced riders as many key elements of the formal induction are not covered as they are assumed to be known already. If unsure please attend the Novice Track Induction on Saturday mornings. |
| 18:00 - 20:00 (5th Apr - 26th Apr) 19:00 - 21:00 (3rd May - 26th Aug) 18:00 - 20:00 (6th Sep - 27th Sep) | Track Race Training Adults £6 Juniors: £2 |
This is training specifically aimed at those who wish to race. Where the ins and outs of track racing are learned, and tactics and skills refined. The session consists of a rotating programme featuring different types of races each week, giving riders a chance to try the different disciplines of track racing. |
Road Bike Session
Running from 27th March 2012 to 4th September 2012. These sessions are unstructured and are open to both adults and children (if supervised)
| 18:00 - 20:00 | Road Bike Training Adults: £6 Juniors: £2 |
Ride your own road bike on the track. This is an unstructured session, so you get what you want out of it. Herne Hill is a medium banked track, and being 30 degrees at its steepest point means road bikes can ride round it safely. This session is for road riders who want a controlled-traffic free environment to train in, and is very popular with triathletes and time trialists. |
Track League
Derny Paced Training
British Cycling members (Silver or Gold) only due to insurance. You must have your own bike, no hire bikes.
3rd May 2012 to 16th August 2012 19:00 to 21:00.(see Derny Paced Training page)
Youth Track Sessions
Running from 6th April 2011 to 7th Septmeber 2011. Parents/guardians are welcome to ride during these sessions, as long as they are riding for the benefit of their children. Hire bikes avaliable on a first come first served basis.
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Come and Try It (Own Bike) £free |
An introduction to the track for younger or more nervous children. They can ride their own bike and get a taster what its like to ride the track. |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Youth Track Riding VCL Members:£2 Non-members: £3 |
General track skills for youth riders aged 7 - 15. We have bikes that will fit an average 7 year old. They must be capable of riding on their own, unassisted in a safe manner (ie without weaving) and able to follow simple instructions. |
| 18:00 – 20:00 (or until dark) | Youth Track Training VCL Members: £2 Non-members: £3 |
Youth training for club-level riders aged 10 - 15 looking to compete. This is the perfect place for youth riders to put some effort in and improve fitness and skills. |
