Welcome to Reading Velodrome Racing
- Action from Reading Velodrome Racing - 15th June 2009
- 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 2014
on Monday 14th April until Monday 29th September.
There will be no meetings on Bank Holidays Monday 21st April, 5th
May, 26th May and 25th August. Track Racing commences with Youths at 7pm and Seniors at 7.10pm.
The Track League will put on two Open Meetings in 2014 as follows:
A Bordeaux-Paris style event on Saturday 3rd May
(TBC) from 1pm to 5pm. The 30k derny event is a round of the BC National Track Endurance League.
The Reading Dernyfest incorporating a round the BC National Women's Omnium on Saturday
9th August (TBC) starting at 1pm.
The Reading Grand Prix on Saturday 19th July (TBC) starting at 1pm is being organised by Paul Gittings of Tri Cycle Sports. This will include a round of the BC National Sprinters League.
About the Velodrome
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
2014 Reading Track Cycling League race entry fees per night will be:-
- 'A', 'B' and Women riders: £10
- Youth League riders: £4
These fees include the British Cycling Levy.