Good News. Thanks to the swift action by Reading Borough Council the modifications to Palmer Park Velodrome have now been carried out and the track has been declared safe by British Cycling. The first Reading Track League Meeting will take place on Monday, 27th April at 19.00.

This meeting has been cancelled as the track is still unavailable for racing. The stadium are continuing to run the Tuesday and Thursday training sessions.

Entry for each meeting on www.britishcycling.org.uk opens one month before the event. Entries close 5pm on the Saturday before any meeting. The meeting program will then be emailed and also posted to facebook on the following day. As mentioned previously entries won’t be accepted and the entry fee taken until the meeting has actually started. […]

Track League are placing an order to top up our minimal stocks, held over the winter, having checked the number of riders signed up for the Thursday night training sessions for new league riders. They will be available before track league starts. Or people can order individually from the MyLaps website, but will not then […]

The licence on your existing transponder is valid for 12 months. This is the page on the mylaps site that tells you how to renew and activate the Pro Chip Flex transponder license – http://www.mylaps.com/en/how_to_renew_FLEX And this is the renewal page for the Pro Chip Flex transponders we use, they have several options from 25 […]

Reading Track League is divided into four leagues: A League – Seniors, Veterans and Juniors – mostly Elite, 1st and 2nd category riders B League – Seniors, Veterans and Juniors – mostly 3rd and 4th category riders C League – Veterans, Novices, Ladies, U16s and U14s D League – U12/U10/U8 It is policy of track […]

With the Indian summer in full swing, riders assembling for the final track league meeting of the year were met with warm and muggy conditions – even if the first race of the night was started under floodlights due to the failing light. The darkness did not deter many riders, however: the warm-up area at […]

From Thursday 2nd October Thursday training reverts to road bikes. Fixed wheel track bike training will start again on Thursday 12th March 2015.

The sun was already setting as riders assembled for the penultimate track league meeting of the year. Any semblance of warmth did not last past the first scratch race, and riders were soon reaching for armwarmers and tights. Nevertheless, still conditions prevailed for an exciting night of racing. The first race of the evening was […]

Derny competition The first derny heat saw Oliver Moors (Speg – Project 51) take to the front of the race from the first lap, and never look back. Moors, who was second to Matt Gittings at the Welwyn event in June, looked untroubled throughout the 22 laps. The only rider to bother Moors was Symon […]

After weeks of events being rained off (or nearly rained off), it is somewhat ironic that now we have entered the autumnal season, riders were greeted with conditions which were some of the warmest of the season. The warm conditions certainly brought out the crowds tonight: 29 riders started the first race of the evening, […]

Once again, drizzle lingered in the air for the fourteenth track league of the season. However, if any of the many absent riders were secretly wishing for rain to halt racing in order to stagnate the points situation for a week, they obviously did not wish hard enough and racing went ahead as planned – […]

Drizzle lingered in the air for the 13th meeting of the season. However, the ambient conditions meant any droplets dried quickly and racing could go ahead as normal. The first event of the evening was the C riders 6 lap scratch race. 16 riders lined up at the start of the race and, as soon […]

After weather had dominated concerns about Monday night track league over recent weeks,  was a relief for riders to arrive at Palmer Park and be able to concentrate solely on the racing rather than what the clouds were going to deliver. The first event of the evening was the C riders’ six lap scratch race […]

Women’s Omnium Round The participation of Category A Youth Girls is already envisaged in the Series Regulations and I am happy to grant dispensation to any such entrant on evidence of adequate ability to compete at this level. I would suggest a top 6 placing in any individual round of the 2014 National Youth Omnium […]

Report by – Rachael Elliott After a beautifully warm day, the clouds and wind descended on Palmer Park just as the racing was started. Nevertheless, with no rain promised, we looked set to have a night of fine racing ahead – albeit a little breezy. The first race of the evening was the C riders’ […]

Want to know just what it feels like to be a part of a national squad preparing for a major event? Performance Cycle Coaching World Masters Track Championships pre event holding camp Newport Velodrome. We are excited to announce our World Masters holding camp 2014, at Newport Velodrome in Wales, the week prior to the […]

There’s something about Mondays. Yet another league meeting threatened with rain, and yet another afternoon of “will it rain?” or “will it shine?” questioning. It was perhaps the drizzly footage of the final British stage of the Tour de France in London earlier in the afternoon which deterred many riders from attending but those that […]

Another week, another Monday filled with “will it rain/won’t it rain” anxiety. Thankfully we had the weather gods on our side, and the evening’s racing went ahead without a drop of rain hitting the track. Although the junior riders had a strong presence in the evening’s racing, the senior ranks were heavily depleted with just […]

With rain once again threatening to kybosh the evening’s racing according to most weather forecasts, riders were treated to beautifully warm and still conditions – whilst the rest of Berkshire was being battered by storms and flash flooding. For once, it did seem like the weather gods had taken a shine to track cycling. The […]

Rained off Monday night track meetings have sadly become quite a trend this year and, when the clouds started to roll in as 7pm approached, we did wonder if the evening would become yet another casualty of the meteorological Gods. However, it was lucky meeting number seven for the riders and the rain did hold […]

As you may have heard, Reading Bicycle Kitchen (RBK) – a community bike workshop is opening up in the centre of town at Jacksons! The launch event is on Saturday, 14 June ALSO  (more importantly!) part of the project is about being a real community cycling hub with information from all cycling groups and activities […]

All results (adults and youth) are usually uploaded to www.mylaps.com within 24 hours of the race meeting, often the same night – results for Monday 2nd June can be found underhttp://www.mylaps.com/en/events/1026614

After recent meetings had been disrupted by rain and miserable conditions, the threatened showers for the fifth meeting of the Reading Track League failed to materialise and riders were treated to a mild evening with perfect racing conditions. Furthermore, with midsummer’s day approaching, even the floodlights were not needed until the start of the 20k. […]

Hi All, We are pleased to announce our next clinic shall be start gate focused and will take place at Newport on the 9-10 August. We are also launching our new Facebook page and to celebrate this, we are giving away a free place, on our next clinic to one random person who likes the […]

Palmer Park was drenched in sunshine for the fourth event of the year and, with car thermometers reading 22 degrees as riders left the park, it was one of those rare evenings where the air held the temperature right through to nightfall. This was perhaps useful – a night of sprints and pursuits meant a […]

With looming skies greeting riders for the third Reading Track League meeting of 2014, the chances of enjoying a full evening’s racing seemed slim. The first race of the night was the C league scratch race. A huge field of 36 riders started the race. Sadly, a severe crash in the final lap involving some […]

Reading Track League (Meeting 2); 28 April 2014 With all weather forecasters predicting that Palmer Park would be bathed in rain showers for the second meeting of the Reading Track League, many riders would have undoubtedly started the day thinking racing would be called off. And, as if to tease riders even further, a heavy […]

Due to the large number of riders in the C league, derny race night grouping has been changed. Now A and B will have derny racing the same night, starting on 28th April. Note: Max gear restriction of 92 ins, a runout distance of 7.34 metres still applies. The first derny race night for C […]

A reminder that closing date for this meeting is Friday 25th April. There will be no entry on the day. Prize money and licence points at this meeting.

The full results from Monday 14th April can be found under Reading Track League on www.mylaps.com

The early events of the year are normally dogged by cold weather. However, the new season of the track league was welcomed with blue skies and sunshine. The new season meant a new league format, with a “C” league being introduced for newly accredited riders, ladies and U16 and U14 boys. With chip timing also […]

Any rider who takes both hands of the bars before crossing the finish line to celebrate winning a race at a Reading Track League meeting will result in disqualification. This is for reasons of safety.

This Championship with prize money from the West London Cycling Association (WLCA) will be run again from the first meeting on 14th April. Will not be run on Derny race nights or Individual Pursuit night. We will take up to 4 riders each time. Please send me your name a week in advance if you […]

Grand Depart: Yorkshire Tour Challenge (120 mile cycle challenge in one day) Spring Offer – 20% discount on Registration Fee 3 – 5 July 2014 The Tour de France is the greatest cycling event across the world. This year it will be making its Grand Depart from Leeds, Yorkshire on July 5. To celebrate this […]

We are pleased to announce that the next Pete and Legro’s Track Clinic shall be held in Newport on May 24th and 25th. Day one shall focus on flying 200m time trial technique, covering entry speed, when to turn the gas on, line, etc. This is also a good opportunity to try different gears and […]

Dear Cycle Club Member, It’s time for another AW Cycles Club Night. Hurray! AW Cycles Spring Club Night! 20% OFF EVERYTHING Monday March 24th, 6pm to 10pm-ish, Caversham branch. For one night only, everything in the shop will be available at (at least) 20% off the normal retail price It’s the end of winter and time […]

Exciting IMPORTANT news Reading Track League has taken the decision to use transponder timing for the 2014 season, to provide all riders in the league with full results and data on their races. Full results for all races, including timings will be available per race and per class in a mixed class race. Results will […]

The Reading Bordeaux-Paris Open Track Meeting Saturday 3 May 2014 With Palmer Park bathed in beautiful spring sunshine, Palmer Park definitely had the appearance of south-western France – and made the setting very apt for the annual Reading Bordeaux Paris open track meeting. The first event of the day was the youth six lap scratch […]

News Item: 10th February 2014 – From Gordon Sherratt At the recent committee meeting we decided to offer riders alternative ways to pay for the Track League this year. As BC are encouraging online we are offering a whole year payment and blocks of seven weeks as online entries. You will also be able to […]

Due to the number of youth riders last year we split their races into U12,U10 and U8 and then had a race for the U14 and U16,though this was not on the programme. This year we have decided to call the U12,U10 and U8 ‘D’ riders. As only one women rider most weeks last year […]

Along with many organising groups around the country Reading Track league is looking to install the British Cycling approved timing and results system at Palmer Park track.  The systems will be used for track, road and cyclocross, so once you have your transponder you can use if for all your racing and maybe even training […]

I would like to bring your attention to additional rules for British Cycling Technical Regulation 3.2.4 ref cycles used for track racing. Technical Regulation 3.2.4 additional rules for 2014 Riders may carry no object on them or on their bicycles that could drop onto the track. They may not bear or use on the track […]

At these awards Abbie Dentus received the award for Junior Female Sports Personality of the Year. Chief Commissaire and Judge Martin Todd also received a Helper/Official Loyalty award. Congratulations to both of them.

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 […]