Coaching Revolutions First Time Velodrome Users Session
Coaching Revolutions First Time Velodrome Users Session
Saturday 18th June 2011, 2pm-4pm
Newport Velodrome will be the venue for a first time track users coaching session. This session is for all first time users of a wooden velodrome. Experience the thrill and excitement of flying round the boards on an Olympic standard track!
Riders are required to arrive at Newport Velodrome at 1:30 pm, upon arrival you will be issued with a Pinarello track bike to use for the entire session. Then you can change into your cycling kit and get ready for the coaching session to begin at 2pm.
A water fountain and vending machine are available to purchase to quench your thirst after each technique on the track.
You will be shown the correct way to adjust your speed, safely enter and exit the track and then move onto skills of riding in groups, changing in the string and other basic skills.
The session is delivered to a maximum of 15 riders to ensure the maximum coach/rider contact.
The session will cost £27:50 inclusive of bike hire or £20 with riders own bike.
Riders Packing List
Undervest and Jersey (Jersey must be worn with under vest whilst riding on the track)
Shorts
Chamois Cream
Towel
Water Bottle
Helmet (to be worn on the track at all times)
Track Mitts (to be worn on the track at all times)
Change of Clothes
Cycling Shoes*
Riders own bike must be in good working order. Tubs/tires MUST be all black and not coloured. Have a recommended gear of 48*15 or similar through different ratios.
*Cycling Shoes- Hire bikes are provided with LOOK DELTA pedals, pedals may NOT be swapped. You will need a pair of cycling shoes with DELTA plates or an insert can be used to change them into toe clips and straps to be used with trainers.