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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Welcome to Reading Velodrome Racing

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A.W. Cycles at Caversham
A.W. Cycles at Caversham
Photograph courtesy of swarbrick.com

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 2013 on Monday 15th April until Monday 23rd September.

There will be no meetings on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May, 27th May and 26th August. Track Racing commences with Youths at 7pm and Seniors at 7.10pm.

The Track League will put on three Open Meetings in 2013 as follows:

A Bordeaux-Paris style event on Sunday 5th May from 1pm to 5pm. The 30k derny event is a round of the BC National Track Endurance League.

The Reading Grand Prix on Saturday 20th July starting at 1pm. This is being organised by Paul Gittings of Tri Cycle Sports. This will include a round of the BC National Sprinters League.

The Reading Dernyfest incorporating a round the BC National Women's Omnium on Saturday 10th August starting at 1pm.

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.

Keirin Event at Reading Velodrome
Keirin Event at Reading Velodrome
Photo courtesy of DGS Cycling Photography
Iain Cook of VC Londres takes the opening 10 Lap Scratch
Iain Cook of VC Londres takes the opening 10 Lap Scratch
Photograph courtesy of swarbrick.com