Performance Cycle Coaching will be running a track clinic January 4-5 at Newport Velodrome. Day 1 of this 2 day course will be targeting standing starts from an official pneumatic gate. This will be accompanied by the beeps to give a real race feel to each effort and each set will be followed by video […]

Abbie Dentus’s nomination for ‘Female Junior Sports Personality of the Year’ has been accepted. These awards take place on Sunday 8th December at the Hilton Hotel, Reading . Since her nomination she has told me that she has been selected for the Olympic Development Programme. Congratulations Abbie. Martin Todd’s nomination for ‘Helper/Official Loyalty Award’ has […]

Due to it being a half term Friday ( the only Friday night the hall is available) quite a few riders could not make it to the presentation of plaques and trophies. These were presented by Mike Mullet who was involved with promoting track league events, judge and commentator for many years. The Youth awards […]

READING TRACK CYCLING LEAGUE MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2013 Held on Friday 1st November at Knowl Hill Village Hall Apologies for absence were received from John Hope, Ian Greenstreet, Neil Rutter, John Percy, and Connor Woodford. Chairman’s opening remarks. The Chairman (Dick Poole) drew attention to the remarks in Gordon Sherratt’s Organiser’s report regarding […]

Abbie Dentus started riding for Palmer Park Velo (PPV) in 2007 at the age of 10. She rode for PPV for 4 years where she became used to riding a track bike and riding on an outdoor velodrome. From riding at PPV and taking part in their race days Abbie started to really enjoy racing […]

From Gordon Sherratt We are pleased to announce that Mike Mullett  will be presenting the trophies at this year’s prize presentation at Knowl Hill Village Hall on Friday 1st November at 7.30pm. Many of you will remember Mike as the regular announcer/commentator at the Monday Track League for many years before having to stop because […]

The last event in the season of Reading Track League started under floodlight and beneath a thick autumnal mist – a clear indication that the outdoor racing season is drawing to a close. Just eight riders started the Senior “A” trackcycling scratch.  A fast pace ensued from the gun, although no discernable split was made […]

The Derny Pacer Training day at Welwyn Track on 22nd September has been cancelled and no followers are now required.

Cloudless skies and sunshine prevailed for the penultimate meeting of the Reading Track League. However, the cold westerly headwind on the back straight and the fast fading light left little doubt as to why outdoor track meetings are kept largely to the summer months. However, in defiance of the distinctly autumnal conditions, a large field […]

With heavy rain pounding much of Berkshire, riders arriving at Palmer Park were pleasantly surprised to find the stadium bathed in a small island of sunshine. However, with black clouds threatening like the dark skies of Mordor, it was questionable just how much racing would be completed that evening. First event of the night was […]

Join us to test a new fun cycle ride in Reading Sunday October 6th at 9:00 am As part of an exciting new CTC Community project I am looking for volunteers to help me test a new and fun cycle ride within Reading.  The Ride consists of an  8 km off road leisure circuit in […]

Derny training day – Sunday 22nd September 2013, Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden City, Al8 6XE. Prospectus: This will be an intense practical, interactive course – lots of Derny time. Applicants will require a minimum of BC Silver membership to qualify for an award. Awards, following a satisfactory assessment, will be BC Motor Pace “C” […]

September may have arrived at Palmer Park but the riders were greeted with beautifully warm conditions for the Round 18 of this season’s Reading Track League. These fine conditions, coupled with many riders’ lives returning to normality after summer breaks, led to one of Palmer Park’s highest attendances of the season – the last event […]

Neil Rutter who has the second fastest time has his name down for another attempt  on the 2nd and 9th September.He will start from the home straight next time.If you would like to have a go for the first time or have another go please let me know asap. Fastest time is Ian Greenstreet  1.13.17 […]

Report by Rachael Elliott Photos courtesy of swarbrick.com With the sun already setting on the track as the evening started and riders faced with a stiff south westerly wind on the back straight, there was a distinct autumnal feeling in the air for the 17th Reading Track League Event. The first event of the night […]