SLGP Rider Reveal 👀
It’s The…
South London Grand Prix Great Rider Reveal!
Yes, friends - we can now begin to share with you the fantastic fleet of athletes descending upon our hallowed grounds.
ALL LEAGUES LEAD TO SLGP
All our track leagues, women’s leagues, speed leagues, and vets leagues have led Herne Hill Velodrome to this point: On Friday 24 & Saturday 25 July, Herne Hill Velodrome transforms into it’s true form, filled with smiling faces, families, music, hot food, cold drinks, and international camaraderie.
We welcome these tip top riders to race, and we welcome you to spectate!
Haven’t gotten your tickets yet? Sort Yourself Out.
ONES TO WATCH
Alex Volstad 🇨🇦
Alex is a Canadian cyclist racing on the road with EF Education-Oatly. She learned how to ride the track at 10 years old on the 400m outdoor concrete track in Calgary, and is really stoked to be back racing on a similar track here in Herne Hill! She loves a hectic sprint finish and is looking forward to getting the legs ready for the Commonwealth Games the following week in Glasgow.
Alec Briggs 🇬🇧
Repping Herne Hill Velodrome against the world
ACADEMICS
Aimee Dickson 🇮🇪
Hi, I'm Aimee, an U23 Irish track sprinter. I was a 3x national junior champion and 2x record holder. At elite nationals I have won silver 2 years in a row and am targeting the win this year. At SLGP last year I achieved my first UCI podium with third in the sprint. My main highlights this year have been making the longlist to represent Northern Ireland at the commonwealth games, and at the BUCS (university) championships where I set a team sprint record and finished third in the individual sprint.
I am a sports science student at Loughborough university, recently started racing for Loughborough Lightning and can't wait for South London, it's my favourite race of the year!
Tim Ericksson 🇸🇪
I'm a Swedish sprinter who started cycling this seriously about 2 years ago when I studied in the UK.
I'm aiming high to represent Sweden at the larger races of the year (like SLGP 😮💨) and long term goal is of course the Olympics.
I'm an aero nerd, and will start my PhD in October, about cycling aerodynamics in particular. Lavreysen needs to watch out.
As I haven't had proper access to a velodrome for my whole "career", I've done most of my training without a velodrome. I've replaced this with efforts behind a car, massive tailwinds, all while riding on long straight roads on the lone island I live on. I have a little mini series on instagram called track cycling with no track that sums it up!
Cai Davies 🇬🇧
I raced Herne Hill track league around the COVID years when it was super competitive and was honoured to receive the prestigious Red Combativity Socks;) Focus more on crits and road now, but edging into track. I like to be aggressive.
I'm a PhD student at the University of Leicester investigating athletes hearts and atrial fibrillation.
UK RIDERS
Sarah Johnson 🇬🇧
I’ve ridden a bike since I was 4yrs old and it’s now a lot more than just a hobby! As a junior I won a few international titles and 3 British titles in track sprint. I’m returning to Herne Hill for my favourite race of the season and can’t wait to return to the most amazing atmosphere and crowds!
Lewis Fletcher 🇬🇧
Lewis Fletcher, 19, I am going into my second season of track cycling after recovering from a brain injury. My first season went well, competing in international races in Valencia and Dublin, gaining valuable experience along the way. I also completed my first National Championships setting a 10.3 flying 200m. I have developed massively as a rider and am excited to keep progressing. I’m looking forward to more racing and seeing what the future holds.
Katie-Anne Calton 🇬🇧
This will be my 3rd time at this event, it’s easily my favourite on the calendar. I won my first UCI2.2 race here last year and had some of my best races backed by such an amazing atmosphere.
I rode for VCL in 2022 so it’s always a joy to come back to race at Herne Hill.
I’m known for my sharp sprint, and sometimes overly audacious attacks.
I hope to come back this year and give a good show, and hopefully return back to the podium
EX-ROWERS
Mualick Bangura 🇬🇧
I used to be a rower and made the switch to track cycling in September 2025. I grew up in East London and now I’m a Maths teacher!
Mathilde Pauls 🇬🇧
Berlin born ex-rower becomes ‘keen amateur’ cyclist.
Day jobbing as a Stroke and Neurology Consultant in Cambridge, UK.
TRACK LEAGUE REGULARS
Szilard Gacso 🇭🇺
Your local track enthusiast from Hungary and winner of HHV Track League 2024.
Euan Davies 🇬🇧
Returning to track racing this year after a year off. Aiming to be the fastest rider who has also changed a nappy that day. Still dining out on that time I beat Fred Wright in 2023.
Jack Whitehouse 🇬🇧
Track league rider for 4+ years
2nd at this year's Roadmans 25
3x masters nationals medalist
Will be giving out high 5s and track marble stickers from the track!
Originally from Gillingham, Dorset (The Gillingham Grenade)
Family coming to watch from home for the first time so shout out to Kevin, Karen, Vicki
MORE RIDERS TO COME…
BREAKAWAY FEMMES
location change!
All this hot weather means we’ve moved our screening to the Container Area. This is just past the pavilion, the shipping containers with the two white peaks on top. You can’t miss it, and you can’t miss this documentary!
Cafe opens at 6.30pm, screening starts at 7.15pm.
training accreditation
Training accreditation will now occur fortnightly:
once a month alongside Skills/Inters at 6pm on Tuesday and
once a month alongside Skills on a Saturday at 12pm.
We will likely continue this way through the winter, with Tuesday moving to Thursday.
Stay tuned for more rider reveals in our lead up to the South London Grand Prix!
Be sure to buy your tickets early - this helps our grassroots velodrome plan well in advance for crowds.
The weather is looking swell, so you can start preparing for a super day out.
Until next time, keep turning left!
Your friends,
The HHV Team