Cycling at the Velodrome
Palmer Park Sports Stadium run cycling sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8.15pm to 10pm. throughout the year. (They let Reading Velodrome Racing use the Thursday session from April to September for track bike training). Enter and pay at reception. Cost is around £3.55.
See Reading Council website and click on tab for Palmer Park Sports Stadium and click on the "Pay on the Day" link for the current timetable and latest charges.
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Tuesday |
Thursday |
October
November
December
January
February
March |
Sessions are for any bike, but brakes are compulsory
Check with Stadium on 0118 901 5080 to confirm track is available for training |
From 13th October 2009 sessions are for any bike, but brakes are
compulsory
Check with Stadium on 0118 901 5080 to confirm track is available for training |
March
May
June
July
August
September |
Sessions are for any bike but brakes are compulsory.
Check with Stadium on 0118
901 5080 to confirm availability. |
From 25th March 2010 the training sessions held on
Thursday evenings are restricted to fixed wheel track bikes only.
Check with Stadium on 0118 901 5080 to confirm availability. |
Structured training is available from qualified coaches
and includes sessions utilising the Reading Velodrome Racing owned Derny pacing
motors. Contact coach Dick Poole 01189 867144.
Reading Velodrome Racing have 5 track bikes for hire on a Thursday evening for beginners.The charge is £5.00. It is advisable to bring along your own pedals and shoes. and of course helmet. Ask Chief Coach Dick Poole if you wish to hire one.