Manchester track bash Sun 28th nov 1-3

[4F]

Afraid got to now say nah, looks like I will be away working

 

[sparty69]

Er, pardon my ignorance, but what is it??. I assume it's riding around a track rather than on the road. If so, can I do it on my road bike? or am I going to make a tit of myself?

 

[dan_bo]

Afraid got to now say nah, looks like I will be away working

Boooo!

 

[dan_bo]

Er, pardon my ignorance, but what is it??. I assume it's riding around a track rather than on the road. If so, can I do it on my road bike? or am I going to make a tit of myself?

It's a two hour coached session at manchester velodrome- sorry but velodrome- accredited bikes (which you can hire for a very reasonable sum) only.

You'd only make a tit of yourself on your road bike if you stopped pedalling.

 

[sparty69]

Sounds interesting. I'd love to have a go at riding round the velodrome. When you say reasonable sum, how much are we talking?. My only concern is, I'm new to this cycling lark and my fitness levels aren't too great at the moment. Am I wasting my time doing this?

 

[dan_bo]

Bike hire is £9.90 for a two hour session, shoe hire is £4.20 (although you can use the clips and straps for free if you like) and track hire is divided between the attendees- usually works out around a ten spot.

Fitness isn't to be worried about- everyone is panting like an old donkey by the end either way. It's a good laugh as well.

 

[sparty69]

That sounds good. Count me in. Looking forward to a new experience.

 

[KINGCUTTER]

Sparty make your self known and we will stay well clear of you, I mean help you out as much as possible lol

 

[400bhp]

I'm interested.

So, what exactly happens in the 2 hrs?

 

[longers]

If you've not been on before, them that have get on and do a few laps while the coach talks you through what and what not to do and then you're away.

The coach breaks up the session so it's not just going round and round and round mindlessly.

You can put as much effort into it as you want and you can pull over at any time for a drink, rest or otherwise. It's not really serious unless you want it to be but the emphasis is on going round quick and safe.

 

[Peter88]

Dan is it too late to add myself to the list?

 

[dan_bo]

Not at all- you're on.

 

[Peter88]

Cheers dan, Is there any secure bike parking down at the Velodrome?

 

[dan_bo]

Bring it inside into the middle- as secure as it comes.

 

[Tharg2007]

I have to cancel, I will be in Paris that day.