Welcome to Reading Velodrome Racing
- 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.