Welcome to Reading Velodrome Racing
- Action from Reading Velodrome Racing - 20th April 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 2015 on Monday 20th April until Monday 28th September.
Organiser Gisela Bradbury.
There will be no meetings on Bank Holidays Monday 4th
May, 25th May or 31st August. Track Racing commences with Youths at 7pm and Seniors at 7.10pm.
The Track League will put on two Open Meetings in 2015 as follows:
A Bordeaux-Paris style event on Saturday 2nd May
from 1pm to 5pm. The 30k derny event is a round of the BC National Track Endurance League.
Organiser Gordon Sherratt.
The Reading Dernyfest incorporating a round the BC National Women's Omnium on Saturday
15th August starting at 1pm. Organiser Gordon Sherratt.
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.
Forthcoming Events
- Bordeaux-Paris style event
- Supporting events
Race Entry Fees
Race Entry for 2015 will be:-
- Online via the BC website (lowest cost)
- Adult and Junior riders £10 Race entry fee
- Youth riders £5 Race entry fee
Online entries close at 5pm on the Saturday before each meeting but money will not be taken until a meeting is underway
- On the day (highest cost):
- Adult and Junior riders £15 Race entry fee
- Youth riders £8 Race entry fee
No on-the-day entry for derny nights and sprint night - entries must be made online.
These fees include the British Cycling Levy.