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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News from Reading Velodrome Racing.

December 2009
British Cycling Central Regional Championships now available - 24 Dec 2009
The details of the British Cycling Central Regional Championships now available
November 2009
Extended Season in 2010 - 5 Nov 2009
Reading Velodrome Racing extends the 2010 racing season by three weeks
Prize Presentation and AGM - 5 Nov 2009
2008 and 2009 RTTC BBAR Champion Nick Bowdler presented the awards
Reading DernyFest and National Women's Omnium 2010 - 5 Nov 2009
Reading Velodrome Racing will join Herne Hill and Welwyn Tracks in promoting a DernyFest and a round of the National Women's Omnium in 2010
October 2009
Report on 5th October race meeting - 31 Oct 2009
Despite the dark grey sky threatening more rain five women signed on for the Central Region Women's Omnium championship ...
Nick Bowdler to Present Trophies etc on Friday 23rd October - 8 Oct 2009
Prize presentation and AGM take place on Friday 23rd October at 6.30 pm.
Riders have been busy during the track closure - 7 Oct 2009
While the track has been closed for refurbishment, many of our regular riders have been busy elsewhere ...
September 2009
Thursday Track Bike Training finished for 2009 - 30 Sep 2009
Both Tuesday and Thursday evening training nights will be for road bikes when training resumes on Tuesday 13th October
Update on Athletic track repairs - Good News - 19 Sep 2009
Reading track should be available - subject to weather - for the meeting on 28th September, but there will be a few changes ...
August 2009
Update on Athletic track repairs - Bad News - 30 Aug 2009
Further update on athletic track repair reduces cycle track meetings
Update on Athletic track repairs - 27 Aug 2009
There has been an update from Palmer Park Sports Stadium to say work is progressing ...
July 2009
27 July 2009 - Race Report - 27 Jul 2009
The final event before the athletics track refurbishment was dominated by two other events
Full Speed Action - A Sprinters dream! - 22 Jul 2009
Mondays (20th July 2009) Palmer Park action would come in the form mainly of high speed team Sprinting and Kierin racing.
Faster than a speeding bullet ... Derny racing!! - 22 Jul 2009
A warm evening greeted a sizeable field for the last derny event of the season at Palmer Park (13th July 2009)
Rain again - but only for the last 6 laps! - 9 Jul 2009
Numbers were down both in the youths and seniors probably due to the weather - several riders said they had driven through heavy rain and thunder - and the number of riders still recovering from their exertions at the Masters National Track Championships in Newport.
Peter Hare - 4 Jul 2009
Reading Velodrome Racing is sad to report the death of Peter Hare
Reading Park Track League 29th June - Warm, Warm Warm - 2 Jul 2009
A grand day welcomed our regular track goers and with a night was filled with the dulcet puttering low pitched tones of Derny's as they hammered round the Park at 30 plus miles an hour.
June 2009
Warm Weather - Hot Racing - 25 Jun 2009
A top night of racing at Palmer Park saw high speed thrills, with no spills action on a warm and clear evening
Storm Warning - the Sprinters are coming!! - 25 Jun 2009
All around the country there were sporadic thunder storms but the rain never came down as Palmer Park held a full nights racing
A Derny into the unknown!! - 11 Jun 2009
Under threat of rain and darkening skies another good turnout on Monday night saw a long night of action , mainly behind the red Palmer Park Derny's, with everyone sharing the spoils.
WLCA Sprint Championship - 5 Jun 2009
Due to the track closure in August the date, the WLCA sprint championship will take place on 27th July 2009
May 2009
24th May 2009: Bordeaux - Paris Open meeting - 29 May 2009
Summer arrived by the bucket full on Sunday for this annual Bank Holiday event and with a Sprint competition, a round of the National Endurance track league and a range of Senior and Youth races, it was a full on, action packed day in the sun.
Pursuiting and Sprinting on a windy night! - 19 May 2009
A long night of events was planned for the evening and our able commissaires kept the riders on their toes and ready for racing... and racing they did go!
Tea Bar volunteers - 16 May 2009
We are pleased to have a volunteer for the Monday evening tea bar but a volunteer is still needed for Sunday 24th May.
Mid Season Track Closure Amended Start Date. - 16 May 2009
Due to contractors agreeing to start on the Tuesday we can now hold meeting 14 on Monday 27th July.
Mid Season Track Closure - 13 May 2009
The Track at Palmer park stadium is to close for six weeks to allow refurbishment of the athletic track.
Track League 11th May - Blowing hot and cold!! - 13 May 2009
A great turn out for the track league after two weeks off for rain and holidays saw a Keirin competition, 4 Endurance races for the Seniors and a full range of Youth races.
Cam Swarbrick takes first national title - 12 May 2009
Cam followed in his sister's footsteps on Sunday, taking the British School's Cycling Association Under 16 National Track Championship in Portsmouth
New Forest Bike ride in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care - 8 May 2009
The New Forest Bike ride in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care takes place on 7th June 2009
April 2009
27th April meeting cancelled due to rain - 28 Apr 2009
The meeting held on 27th April was cancelled due to heavy rain.
And they're off !! - New Season Begins - 23 Apr 2009
A warm and fine day greeted the riders as they signed on for the start of the Track league at Palmer Park in Reading, which is now in its 53rd year, having started in 1955.
March 2009
Derny Pacers and First Aiders Required - 20 Mar 2009
Reading Velodrome Racing appeals for Derny Pacers and First Aiders to assist with the 2009/10 season of meetings.
February 2009
Cycle Holidays at Pian Di Cascina, 'Luxury Accommodation in the heart of Umbria' - 15 Feb 2009
www.italian-holidays-ltd.com is offerring a special introductory holiday offer for 2009 - 8 Day Cycle holidays/training weeks for only €500.
January 2009
Track Training, Championships and Myride ... Indoor Cycling - 26 Jan 2009
Track training, Central Region Track Champshionships and Palmer Park Stadium's new "Myride... Indoor Cycling" feature in our first news update of 2009.