Velodrome this monday

hello we have a taster session booked this Monday at the velodrome..

Monday 20th April
10-11am (take an early long lunch break!)

if you wanna come let me know, along with the size of bike
you'd like to hire

there are 12 places and it costs £12.50 including bike hire etc.

on the list i already have

1.nes
2.craig nasty
3.dangeruss
4.Dan Haughey
5.Anna Smith

aww i wanna go, might see if i can get monday morning off work

I would but the only thing you guys would be tasting is my dust.

Im up for coming but i havnt bin before, i presume it aint one those taster sessions isit? plus studetn discount still available or is it a group booking price?

Yes please. Just sent a polite email to my absent manager saying I won't be in Monday morning.

56cm

i presume it aint one those taster sessions isit?

Ahem....

we have a taster session booked this Monday at the velodrome..

i'll come, prob need a 56cm bike

@ biles: we taste your dust as we LAP you...

you got the chance to prove me wrong tomorrow and saturday...

Im up for coming but i havnt bin before, i presume it aint one those taster sessions isit? plus studetn discount still available or is it a group booking price?

group booking is a taster..come!!!

I NEED DEFO NAMES AND FRAME SIZES BY TOMOZZA EVE... 1.nes 2.craig nasty 3.dangeruss 4.Dan Haughey 5.Anna Smith 5. disrail (what's your real name?) 6. Als 7.woody (?) if you're coming woody tell me frame size please

if youre taking your own bike pay close attention to the following:

There have been a number of updates to the Manchester Velodrome Coaching
Procedures, and the advice that coaches give to riders is set out below for
your guidance:
General Track Safety
The session Coach should stress the need for safety and good practice with
the riders under their charge at all times. The following notes are for
guidance and should be followed by the Coach as well as the riders:

• Do not eat within 2 hrs of a training session.
  
• Riders must not spit or clear their nose onto any surface within the
  Velodrome.
  
• Riders must not chew gum whilst on the track, and must dispose of it
  appropriately.
  
• Riders should wear two layers of clothing and track mitts to reduce
  injury risk during crashes.
  
• If a helmet has a peak fitted, it must be removed. No other fixings
  to helmets are allowed, including light(s) and mascots. Track mitts must be
  worn. Cleats should be unworn and in good clean condition.
  
• When not on the track riders should wear warm clothing.
  
• Riders must not ride up or down the ramp.
  
• No drinks are to be consumed or taken onto the blue safety zone -
  keep them on the ramp or in the riders "D".
  
• Do not walk from the riders "D" to the changing rooms in cycling
  shoes.
  
• Do not encourage riders to ride outside the Velodrome and then bring
  the bike back in as this brings more dirt onto the track surface.
  
• Specification of a Manchester Velodrome bike:
  
• Track bikes must have a fixed wheel, 165mm cranks, and 280mm (11")
  bottom bracket height (measured from floor to centre of bottom bracket), no
  braze ons, and must have track ends. Advise riders to check their own bikes
  before taking to the track, including: tyres, chain tension, wheel nuts. * Only use Schwalbe or Continental clinchers or tubulars (black tread
  only), 23 mm wide. Do not use Michelin tyres. * Do not use brand new tyres on the track; rub the surface with
  alcohol or white vinegar or other degreaser before use. Ride the first three
  laps on the Cote d'Azure or bottom of track.
  
• No spare sprocket on double rear hub, bar ends in handlebars. * No quick release spindles. Wheel spindles should not extend beyond
  the track nuts, front and rear, and should be sawn off flush with the nut,
  and filed smooth.
  
• Recommended gears for novices - 84" gear adults, 74" for 9 -12 year
  olds. * The gearing on Velodrome hire bikes range from 72.6" (44 x 15) to
  83.9" (50 x 16)
  

ME ME ME.
53cm plz!

I have been waiting for this! Bahaha Johnny yah better bring it!

i have no idea what size i am meant to ride? Andy said earlier hethought my bike is a 56 so maybe that?

1.nes 2.craig nasty 3.dangeruss 4.Dan Haughey 5.Anna Smith 5. disrail (what's your real name?) 6. Als 7.woody (?) if you're coming woody tell me frame size please 8. Mechamorgan 9. Jim Own bike 10. Kempy (Jim) 56cm Nasty - I'm guessing drops only and no brakes? Will ride with that any way but was suprised that wasn't on their list of requirements. Are mtb spd's ok? I don't know why my returns aren't working :(

i have no idea what size i am meant to ride? Andy said earlier hethought my bike is a 56 so maybe that?

your inside leg minus 10" is what the guidelines from the velodrome say

and don't look on the back of your jeans for your inside leg, you'll need to get bajan to nustle right into your gooch area with the sharp end of a tape measure...

unfortunatly bajan isnt around for a few more days, fancy lending a hand Roo?

NB as it is group price i think it's the same price whether you borrow a bike or not x x

...erm...busy, sorry woody.

drops and no brakes - no brainer - its the track innit ;)

you should be ok with mtb spds. i know folk that've used them there before on taster. they might complain but...

sweet

i'd phone ahead to check

the cost of a phone call may prevent disappointment

ok i have one more place..ste do you want it?

I NEED EVERYONE TO GIVE ME FULL NAMES AND SHOE SIZE TOO ASAP...LIKE NOW!!!!

Adam Russ - Shoe Size 11

Gonna use the Ribble with clipless pedals, pretty sure it's Manchester spec..

do you need to borrow shoes then?