herne hill velodrome
gcse track cycling
Feel the rush of the velodrome with our GCSE PE Track Cycling Programme — 6 hours of expert coaching and performance assessment spread over 2 or 3 action packed sessions held on our 450m outdoor track.
In the first session, students learn the fundamentals of riding a fixed-wheel track bike, including the art of smooth pedalling, group riding, and confident control on the banking. Sessions 2 and 3 turn up the speed, introducing individual time trials and full context race formats tailored to meet GCSE PE assessment criteria using OCR, AQA or Edexcel examination boards.
Led by British Cycling–qualified coaches, our passionate team will inspire students to embrace the excitement, discipline, and strategy of this Olympic sport — helping schools bring the ‘new sport’ element of the PE GCSE to life.
Students should already be competent cyclists before enrolling in this programme and must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment and grading.
Our team provides all equipment and expert coaching and will provide our analysis of their skills and performance to teachers. Teachers are responsible for submitting their assessment and recording the footage required for external moderation.
Designed for Schools. Built for Students.
Perfect for GCSE PE.
This 6-hour introductory cycling programme gives students a hands-on, high-energy experience that directly supports the practical performance component of GCSE PE — perhaps even sparking a lifelong love for track cycling.
Students will be evaluated on key performance skills — starting, accelerating, maintaining speed and line, body position, observation, group riding, and controlled stopping — as they develop technical precision, tactical awareness, and competitive focus.
From isolated skill drills to heart-pumping race scenarios, this programme challenges and excites in equal measure — offering a unique and unforgettable way to achieve GCSE success.
Testimonials:
I just wanted to pass on a massive thank you for the experience you gave to our boys. They really enjoyed and learnt a lot from the three sessions.
As a teacher of 11 years I have worked with many coaches and external organisations. The quality of the sessions, the planning and the communication with the students is some of the best I have seen. Please keep it up!
- Head of PE, Fulham Boys School
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Coaching is delivered by qualified coaches who are passionate about track cycling and coach a wide range of riders on the track from nervous newbies to confident racers every day of the week. Our coaches are certified under British Cycling and have undergone background checks (DBS) and First Aid training for safety.
All necessary equipment is provided (bikes, helmets and gloves).The programme includes comprehensive instruction and support, aiming to build not only technical and physical skills, but also confidence and competence in cycling.
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The course runs over 6 hours total, usually delivered in 3 × 2 hour sessions. If your school is travelling further, we may be able to fit you into 2 × 3 hour sessions.
The course is designed for students who can already ride a bicycle unaided.
There’s a minimum group size of 10 students and a maximum group size of 15 students. If you have fewer students we may still be able to accommodate you but a minimum charge based on 10 students will apply.
The cost is £75 per student.
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We have a standardised assessment matrix based on the exam boards’ curriculum (OCR, AQA or Edexcel). Our coaches will make notes throughout assessment days and send a detailed document with summaries of our analysis of performance to help teachers prepare their submissions to the exam boards for moderation.
Teachers will be responsible for gathering the necessary footage to support these assessments.