SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
You’ll find a treat at the very bottom to see, a recap of our 3rd annual South London Grand Prix!
HHV’s Trails Need a Hand!
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HHV’s Trails Need a Hand! 〰️
Our verdant oasis in South London needs your help. The trees and trails at HHV require maintenance and upgrades. For decades they have been going it on their own, but an increased appetite for off-road opportunities demands increased safety on our trails - for trees and riders alike.
The solution? Pitch in to our crowdfund!
HHV is now fundraising for:
🌿 Baby tree planting to strengthen our tree canopy
🌼 Clearing rubble and planting meadows
🧱 Removing bricks and debris to prevent punctures
🛠️ Repairing worn sections and slopes for safety
🚿 Upgrading the bike wash area with rainwater capture and better water pressure
Help grow our off-road offering
Each donation becomes an entry to win an off-road party for you and 10 of your friends!
GIVE US A PIECE OF YOUR MIND
It's our first ever Impact Survey!
One of the best and easiest ways to help HHV is to take a few minutes to give us your opinions.
This survey is 7 questions and your thoughts will help us apply for grants and gain sponsors.
Help us diversify our income streams and fill out our feedback form.
Bike Theft alerts
There has been an increase in suspicious activity at the velodrome and surrounding areas. We are in touch with our local councillors to talk about the issue, but in the meantime, please be sure to lock your bike securely every time you visit the velodrome. Thieves wait for the one time that you let your guard down.
If you see anything suspicious, please let a member of staff know immediately. If you can’t find one of us, please call 111 to report suspicious activity, or 999 in an emergency (i.e. if a crime is taking place).
We have CCTV recording around the site: please also note the time and location and email info@hernehillvelodrome.com
RACING NEWS
The last of the summer season
Speed League
Saturday 20 September 2025
17:30 - 20:30
Back for its second year, this Saturday evening will host the last of this year’s Speed League. See who will be crowned Sprinters League champion, as well as head-to-head Team Pursuit competitions where local clubs will battle for the top podium spot.
Chris O'Hearn Memorial Vets Team Contest
Sunday 21 September 2025
12:00 - 17:00
A special event in our Vets programme, in memory of racer, rider and organiser Chris O’Hearn. This team based competition will see racers vie for points all for their team over multiple racing in open categories, with enjoyable, inclusive and competitive racing for women aged 30+ and everyone aged 40+. Kindly supported by the Friends of Herne Hill Velodrome.
Convene ESG Track League
Wednesday 24 September 2025
18:00 - 21:00
📢 The last Convene ESG Track League of 2025 is coming up at Herne Hill Velodrome! Join us this Wednesday evening for racing and season podiums for kids from 6pm and adults from 7pm. If you’re a racer, all the information you need to take part can be found on our webpage. If you’re coming to cheer on the racing Jan’s Café is open throughout with drinks, food and snacks 🍻
💫 Track League is supported by Convene ESG 🏁
🙌 We couldn’t make racing happen without the support of volunteers 🙏
FHHV Vets League 🪩 Sequin Special
Saturday 27 September 2025
17:30 - 20:30
Join us for the last round of the FHHV Vets League, with the now legendary addition of the Sequin Special, with extra prizes for the sparkliest, most original and blingiest, amongst other themed prizes. One not to miss whether you’re racing or not.
cross is coming…
London League
Sunday 5 October 2025
08:30 - 17:00
The Challenge Tires London and South East Cyclo-Cross League returns to Herne Hill Velodrome! Join us for a full day of off-road excitement. Save the date!
Muddy Hell
Saturday 8 November 3 - 9pm
The wrong bike on the wrong terrain…what could go right? Everyone’s favourite cyclocross race returns Saturday 8 November. Free for spectators to watch.
Inappropriate race attire encouraged.
CALENDAR SWITCH Alert
The dipping sun in the sky (if you can see it), and the bite in the breeze…you know what that signals?
It’s calendar switchover time! This will mainly affect evening track sessions during the week, but do check our calendar before planning to come along.
NAME OUR ROBOMOWER CONTEST
Yes, you heard that right, we are now in possession of a fancy Husqvarna robot lawnmower (like an outdoor Roomba) and the only thing it’s missing is a name (and googly eyes).
Entries now open for your suggestions. The team will pick their top 10 for a final public vote next month.
The Fastest Bicycle Film
A new documentary film, featuring VCL rider Noah Phillips, will be showing at the Brixton Ritzy cinema
Sunday 12 October 2025 at 4pm
The film follows the London-based team who built the bike and took it to the Nevada desert to attempt the World Human Powered Speed Challenge. VCL member, Noah Phillips, who may be known to some of you, has been involved in the project as part of the engineering team and also piloted the bike during the speed challenge. Michael B Clifford is a BAFTA award-winning director and has made this documentary following the project. At the screening there will be a Q&A, a chance to see the bikes featured in the film and to meet the creators, director and producer and cast members.
hERNE hILL HISTORY BUFFS
Saturday 20th September
Herne Hill Heritage Trail: Central
WALK TIME: 2.30pm
North Dulwich station, Red Post Hill SE24 7BX
“We commence at North Dulwich Station, and walk along Half Moon Lane, passing the Grafton Ballroom, a cryptic wall plaque, a mysterious folly, a house that has had three distinguished residents but has only two blue plaques, a grand viaduct, and a sports field that has its own war memorial. We finish at the spectacular Herne Hill Velodrome, which is the oldest cycle track in the UK, and was used for the 1948 Olympics. Today it is a hive of activity, and will take your breath away (especially if you are racing for the finishing line).”
Led by Robert Holden of the Herne Hill Society FREE Booking: noticeboard@hernehillsociety.org.uk
And Finally…
We proudly present to you our South London Grand Prix highlight reel!
Until next time, keep turning left!
Your friends,
The Team at Herne Hill Velodrome