2014-07-19 (Sat) - LFGSS CC London Velodrome Day

We have a proposal on the session, and unless we learn otherwise this is how it's going to be run.

It will look like this:

First 2 hours: 32 riders in two groups doing skills exercises and acquiring stage 1 of accreditation.

3rd hour: 16 accredited riders doing advanced skills and racing. We could use two coaches, although we would need a main club representative to organise the riders.

For this to go ahead, we would need the accredited riders to all have their own bikes (they usually do), and stay on the main concourse/away from track centre during the 1st two hours. At the end of the first 2hrs we would need the first 32 riders to vacate the track centre and go up to the stands.

So, on the premise that a fair few of you have already completed various parts of your accreditation and are able to complete in time... then the last hour will be reserved for advanced skills and racing under the supervision of 2 coaches.

Ticket prices will reflect this, it will be cheaper overall (1 less coach) and for the advanced riders you'll be able to subtract the bike hire cost.

What are the bike specs for bringing your own bikes?

They are here:

Track bike specification

[]Only purpose made track bikes may be ridden on the velodrome track.
[]The bike must be in good condition and undamaged
[]The bike must be the correct size for the rider
[]The bike must have a fixed wheel drivetrain
[]165mm of 170mm cranks with 280mm (11”) or greater bottom bracket height (measured from floor to centre of bottom bracket)
[]Frame must not have braze-ons or extraneous fittings
[]Frame must have track ends
[]Tyres/tubulars must be in good condition
[]Tyres/tubulars must be 21-25mm wide
[]Tyres/tubulars must not have coloured tread
[]Tyres/tubulars must be cleaned before entering the track
[]Michelin tyres/tubulars or other dual compounds are not permitted
[]Tyres/tubulars must be correctly inflated to the manufacturer’s specifications
[]Tubulars must be correctly glued and not taped
[]New tyres/tubulars must be cleaned with white vinegar or isopropyl alcohol prior to use on the track
[]Wheels must be of the same size front and rear
[]Wheels must be spoked (not disc) for all taster and accreditation sessions
[]Handlebars must be drop bars and have bar tape/grips and bar-ends (aerobars are permitted only in specific sessions)
[]Brake levers or callipers must not be fitted
[]Spare sprockets must not be fitted to double sided hubs
[]Quick release wheel axles are not permitted
[]Wheel axles should not extend beyond the track nuts
[]Mandatory gearing for all riders on taster sessions - 84” (47x15 or 50x16)
[]Chain tension should be tight enough to avoid derailing but not so tight it ‘binds’ the drivetrain
[]Chain, sprocket and chainring should not be excessively worn
[]Devices such as bike computers or digital displays must not be fitted
[]Pedals must be either: (1) Road/track specific clipless pedals with adequate tension and cleats in good condition, or: (2) Traditional pedals with toeclips and straps.
[]Other pedal types, including MTB/touring clipless pedals and Velcro strapped pedals are not permitted.

Helmets and clothing for track sessions:

[]Helmets must not have peaks
[]Helmets must be correctly fitted, in good condition and display CE markings
[]Close fitting clothing appropriate for physical activity must be worn
[]Mitts/gloves must be worn
[]Wear two layers on upper body
[]Shoulders must be covered
[]Do not carry anything in pockets
[]Remove watches and bulky jewellery
[*]Cycling skinsuits or padded bib shorts worn with cycling jerseys are recommended