Velodrome Taster

[Stu Plows]

Sat on the settee last evening, the good lady turns to me and says ‘can you get the 17th off work?’, after questioning, she revealed that as a Valentines present she is going to take me to Manchester velodrome for a taster session so I can experience it! Absolutely buzzing!

Anyone done it?
Anything I need to know/do/expect?

Don’t have a bike so looks like I’ll have to rent one. Kit wise I assume there’s no requirements?

 

[TissoT]

its good fun .... do nt stop pedalling ..as you may know. listen to coach

They have all the kit you need shoes bike etc

Pedals are delta cleats if you have delta ! Enjoy

(Reg at the track)

 

[Stu Plows]

Ah well that’s good with kit. I think I can prob grab myself some Delta cleats, should fit on to my shoes.

 

[TissoT]

They use lake shoes (hire) ... bit of a strange fit ..

Would take my own with delta cleats on...

 

[Stu Plows]

They use lake shoes (hire) ... bit of a strange fit ..

Would take my own with delta ....

I hate to be a bit of a fanny but I really don’t like sharing footwear with other people, they may be clean etc, I just don’t like it.

 

[TissoT]

I hate to be a bit of a fanny but I really don’t like sharing footwear with other people, they may be clean etc, I just don’t like it.

Saddle ? (hire bikes)

 

[Stu Plows]

Saddle ? (hire bikes)

Haha, I’m not that anal (‘scuse the pun). I’ve been passed on a verucca once before, that’s the main reason. I know I’ll be wearing socks but still.

Plus, I quite like the fit of my shoes now.

 

[boydj]

I did my Accreditation 1 at the Chris Hoy Velodrome this week. First time on the boards, first time on fixed. Great fun. Accreditation 2 booked, with 3 and 4 to come. May even buy a bike and enter one of the leagues once accreditation is complete.

The hire bikes here use Look compatible pedals and you can use your own shoes if you have the right ones. The banking looks fearsome up close - 45 deg here, I'm told, but after a few laps you'll be swooping down into the straights like an old hand. Enjoy your visit to the velodrome.

 

[Cyclist33]

Sat on the settee last evening, the good lady turns to me and says ‘can you get the 17th off work?’, after questioning, she revealed that as a Valentines present she is going to take me to Manchester velodrome for a taster session so I can experience it! Absolutely buzzing!

Anyone done it?
Anything I need to know/do/expect?

Don’t have a bike so looks like I’ll have to rent one. Kit wise I assume there’s no requirements?

That's one heck of a Valentine's present!

 

[Peteaud]

Enjoy it,

I would love to give it a go (hoping wife is looking over shoulder at screen)

 

[buggi]

I've done it, it's good fun but kinda scary too.

 

[TissoT]

Enjoy it,

I would love to give it a go (hoping wife is looking over shoulder at screen)

Just go to bed and dream about it.. and shout it out in your sleep ....

I NEED TO GO TO THE VELODROME ....PLEASE BOOK ME ON ...

 

[DiddlyDodds]

I did it a cpl of months ago and it is a fantastic hour.
After getting off the bottom strip of the boards and onto the bank proper its incredible.
I still put going round the top of the 43 deg banking along with jumbo jets talking off and bumble bees flying , it should not happen but it does, and when it does its something you just want more and more of.

 

[Martin McNeely]

I did my Accreditation 1 at the Chris Hoy Velodrome this week. First time on the boards, first time on fixed. Great fun. Accreditation 2 booked, with 3 and 4 to come. May even buy a bike and enter one of the leagues once accreditation is complete.

The hire bikes here use Look compatible pedals and you can use your own shoes if you have the right ones. The banking looks fearsome up close - 45 deg here, I'm told, but after a few laps you'll be swooping down into the straights like an old hand. Enjoy your visit to the velodrome.

I also did my accred 1 that night did my accred 2 today and booked in for 3 next Saturday, where you there today?


Accred 2 was a good session, group cycling and riding the front of the group. Plenty of cycling.

 

[boydj]

I also did my accred 1 that night did my accred 2 today and booked in for 3 next Saturday, where you there today?


Accred 2 was a good session, group cycling and riding the front of the group. Plenty of cycling.

No, a week on Tuesday before I do part two. Saturdays are for golf - if only the rain would let up. Going to get some sprint training in before the next session.