IN THE LOOP: HHV MARCH NEWSLETTER
LAUNCH OF THE LEAGUES
photo by Keeran Marquis
GET READY TO RIDE
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GET READY TO RIDE 🚴
Convene track league
Every Wednesday starting 15 April
Our legendary local track racing series is back for 2026 at Herne Hill Velodrome! All the information you need in order to take part is on our website. This year we will be taking entries for racing on Race Centre, however for these first two weeks in April we will be running a 'Get Race Ready' Race Training session for both youth and seniors.
Spectators get your bellies ready for Tony’s famous chilli, fabulous frites, and surreal selection of hard and soft drinks.
fhhv VETS LEAGUE
Our racing league for female racers 30+ and everyone aged 40+. 6 rounds, April–September, putting racers through their paces with a mix of events every round.
25 April - 23 May - 27 June - 1 August - 29 August - 26 September
Condor WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Herne Hill Velodrome’s (HHV) Women’s Track League, supported by Condor, is an accessible and competitive series of race events that take place between April and September every year.
We cater for riders of all levels of fitness and experience, with three ability-based categories and a race programme that includes a varied array of track races; from short, sharp sprint events through to longer bunch races.
Round 1: 11th April
Round 2: 9th May
Round 3: 14th June (Sunday)
Round 4: 11th July
Round 5: 8th August
Round 6: 12th September
sprint + pursuit league
Big gears, bigger smiles – #nobunches
Sprint and Pursuit League is accessible, grassroots competition focused on sprint and pursuit events. It’s perfect for newer riders wanting to get into racing or try out sprinting for the first time as well as more experienced riders to hone their tactics ahead of bigger goals. No bunches round here!
16th May | 20th June | 18th July | 22nd August | 19th September
crit league
SCROLL DOWN, MORE INFO BELOW!
SLGP EARLY BIRD TIX
SALES END 31 mARCH AT MIDNIGHT
CALLING ALL EARLY BIRBS 🐣
The South London Grand Prix is our event of the year, happening on Friday 24 & Saturday 25 July for 2026.
Expect top notch international racers competing against our own homegrown talent, food stalls, fresh drinks, music and live commentary.
Fun for friends and families, history buffs and sport enthusiasts alike.
EASTER EGGS-TRAVAGANZA
Come on down to Herne Hill Velodrome this Good Friday, 3rd April, for some Easter and cycling fun!
We are hosting our fourth annual Easter Eggs-travaganza this spring designed for kids aged between 2 and 10 years old.
Let your kids run wild around our stamp hunt, located all over our off-road bike trails. After completing the hunt, come and join us to try out a specially designed cycling course on our inner track - we have helmets available and balance or pedal bikes for all ages of kids.
Zoe and the Facemakers will also be on hand with fantastic face painting, there will be the opportunity to get creative and get stuck into some painting and chalk drawing! We will also have hook-a-duck and cornhole. Plenty to get stuck into!
Short, fun and sweet – road crit racing for all levels. Improve your bike handling and race craft. Take a shot at our tight and twisty circuit that takes in some of Herne Hill Velodrome's iconic features.
Youth / Women / Open categories
FRIDAYS IN MAY
1 / 8 / 15 / 29
get ready for crit: YOUTH & ADULT crit skills in april
HHV IMPACT report
We’re doing A-ok!
Many thanks to the hundreds of you who helped fill out our Impact Report survey. The results are in and they are looking bright. Also known as a Co-Valuation Report, our Impact Report was done by Patchworks to independently evaluate the effect we are having on people’s lives.
Spring S&C with Keenetic 💪
Keen beans will note a new off-the-bike Strength & Conditioning programme brought to you by James Keen:
Build a faster, more powerful version of you with NEW ⏩ Spring.Sprint.Strength. This Small Group Personal Training block blends Foundational Strength with Explosive Power. Check out the all new class times and secure your spot at keeneticfit.co.uk
Can’t wait to get started? Give 💪Trackside Gym a try: Mon 9-1 & Tue 9-12.30 (£8)
▶️Circuit Training offers a great workout Thu 12-12.45 (£10) or take in some chat laps with 👟 Run Club: Tue 12.30 (FREE).
Go bespoke! Contact James for 1-to-1 💪💪Personal Training or custom 📈Performance Programming. 🌐 Web: keeneticfit.co.uk | 📸 Social: @keenetic.fit
Raise Funds for FHHV with Pedal Cover Insurance
Purchase a Pedal Cover policy using a secret 10% discount code (email us to get it) and they’ll donate an additional 10% to the Herne Hill Velodrome Trust. The offer applies to home insurance for cyclists, bike only and cycle travel insurance policies. Just follow this link.
SADDLE FITTINGS @ HHV 🍑
Jenni has restarted her saddle fittings & saddle library access at the Velodrome.
If you’re generally happy with your bike, but finding your nether regions are not, perhaps a different saddle could make the difference.
Your 90 minute appointment includes a consultation, sit bone measurement, and lessons on how to set up and swap a saddle.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Gate Etiquette - ALWAYS CHECK BEFORE CROSSING!
LOCK YOUR BIKES - thieves operate in the area, stop opportunity theft and lock your bike.
Volunteers Wanted - ’Tis the season for giving HHV a helping hand, sign up to pitch in here
Price Changes - +70p on adult sessions, +60p on youth & kids sessions, +£2.50 on tasters (which haven't risen for at least 5 years!) We’re still your most affordable velodrome experience around.
That’s all for now friends.
Until next time, keep turning left!
The team at Herne Hill Velodrome