Reading Velodrome Racing

Managed by the Track Cycling League

at Palmer Park Stadium, Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1LF
British Cycling Central Division - Governing Body for Track Racing in England & Wales

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A close finish to the Endurance race
A close finish to the Endurance race
Photograph courtesy of DGS Cycling Photography

Reading Velodrome is situated on the eastern side of Reading within easy access from the M4 motorway at junction 10 and is the only Velodrome within British Cycling Central Region.

Reading Velodrome Racing hire the cycle track from Reading Council, Palmer Park Sports Stadium for the Monday evening Track League which will start in 2010 on Monday 19th April until Monday 27th September.

There will be no meetings on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May, 31st May and Monday 30th August. Track Racing commences with Youths at 7pm and Seniors at 7.20pm.

There will be a Special Track League meeting on Sunday 2nd May from 1pm to 5pm. This will feature a 2-Stage Bordeaux-Paris style 25kms event for ladies/U16 in addition to the 2-stage Bordeaux-Paris style 50kms event for Juniors/seniors for the Bill Bannister Memorial Trophy. Prize money for this event is kindly donated by Sean Bannister and his sister Jane.

In 2010 we are also joining Herne Hill and Welwyn Tracks in promoting a DernyFest meeting which will also incorporate a round of the National Women's Omnium League.

The Velodrome measures 459 meters with an asphalt surface and is one of the best outdoor Velodromes in the UK. Reading Velodrome Racing puts on a programme of track Racing for member cyclists and is managed by the Reading track Cycling League.

Race Entry Fees

2010 Reading Track Cycling League race entry fees per night will be:-

  • 'A', 'B' and Women riders: £10
  • Youth League riders: £3

These fees include the British Cycling Levy.

Keirin Event at Reading Velodrome
Keirin Event at Reading Velodrome
Photo courtesy of DGS Cycling Photography
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Ian Greenstreet keeping the pace high in the 20 lap Scratch where he would finish 2nd to McClelland (in 5th place here)
Ian Greenstreet keeping the pace high in the 20 lap Scratch where he would finish 2nd to McClelland (in 5th place here)
Photograph courtesy of swarbrick.com