Get Into Track Racing

 

Riding the Track requires some special equipment and skills. However, many Tracks and some clubs offer coaching and bike hire.

 

Britain’s indoor tracks - Manchester, Newport (S.Wales) and Calshot (near Southampton) - all have regular public beginner or “taster” sessions where newcomers are taken through the necessary skills by a trained coach. These are fun, cheap and easy for virtually anyone over the age of 12 to take part in. More technically and physically testing training sessions are also available.

 

During the winter, indoor Tracks are the only option, but in the summer Britain's many outdoor Tracks come into their own and most have resident clubs, which are usually happy to help you get into the sport. To find your nearest Track club or facility, use the clubs and facilities buttons on the main menu.

 

Track Racing beginners usually find their feet in local events, which are often run as weekly leagues. These give you the opportunity to take part in several races during an evening’s racing – most leagues  group riders according to ability. A British Cycling membership and Licence are usually needed for most events and the category system is very similar to that used by Road Racers.

 

So, get down to your local track or club and give Track Racing a try.