2012 Olympics Velodrome (The Pringle)

free NLA breakfast talk on the olympic velodrome if anyone is interested...

Oh - just re-read - it is on the velodrome and not AT the velodrome which would have been much more interesting

So the UCI world cup classic being used as a test event next february looks a bit cagey on the ticketing details.

The press release says just register on the olympic ticketing system and you should get a notification. I'm on that already but there's no details of test events or whether you have to go through that fucking ballot again.

UCI website has no ticketing details for it and the info button is greyed out.

Anyone know any more?

Event--

The London Olympics Velodrome,
Architect Mike Taylor explains

with ticket sales well underway for the Olympics next year,
even if youre pissed off without getting any of your allocation,
come and hear all about its development from its architect Mike Taylor from Hopkins A.Mike has worked on a number of high profile projects in Europe, and is currently working on a new U.K H.Q for the W.W.F

Tuesday 18th Oct, doors 6p.m refreshments available, talk starts 630
the gallery, 70 cowcross st , London, EC1M 6EJ

Tickets £7 all proceeds going to Sustrans,
www.sustransshop.co.uk
code RT02 or call 0845 1130065 in office hours

thanks M.F

I have no idea where to put this event, but Mike Taylor who seems to do all the new velodrome talks, is speaking:

Cycling Night: How to break a world track record

The first event in the new season of The Engineering Club talks features Graeme Obree 'The Flying Scotsman', bicycle innovator and twice holder of the 1 hour world record with Mike Taylor of Hopkins Architects and Klaus Bode of BDSP, designers and engineers of cycling tracks both past and present. Together they will explore the design and technology required to break a world track record from the cyclists themselves and their bicycles, through to the racing track and environment.

Thursday 22 September 2011, 6.30pm, Building Centre, Store St.

http://www.buildingcentre.co.uk/events/event_diary_details.asp?id=707

http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/11/22/video-2012-olympic-velodrome/

Ace!

Anyone got any volunteering roles? I just got the nod for FOP Course Marshall (The Mall) and FOP Crossing Marshall (Hampton Court Palace). The latter is self-explanatory but wondering if anyone knows what the former involves?

UTFIS and I suspect a lot of standing around with my hands in my pockets. LIVIN THE DREAM!!

Coca Cola wants to be the legacy sponsor for the Velodrome and have the naming rights after the Games are over.

What's left of my enthusiasm for the games has fully evaporated today with the Guardian's report on security in London and how much of it will remain (big brother, we're here already), and knowing that what is left of legacy will all be big brand sponsored and more about business and money than grass root encouragement of sport.

I guess I shouldn't be so idealistic. Then I wouldn't be so disappointed in everyone, everything and all that is the London Olympics.

Thanks for the heads up. That was a good, if depressing, read.

Coca Cola wants to be the legacy sponsor for the Velodrome and have the naming rights after the Games are over.

FANTAstic

Should be sponsored by Pringles, obviously

^ owned by Kellogs.

What's left of my enthusiasm for the games has fully evaporated today with the Guardian's report on security in London and how much of it will remain (big brother, we're here already), and knowing that what is left of legacy will all be big brand sponsored and more about business and money than grass root encouragement of sport.

I guess I shouldn't be so idealistic. Then I wouldn't be so disappointed in everyone, everything and all that is the London Olympics.

While I never expected anything much, I could tell you a few stories from campaigning around them since 2002. :)

ICAG AGM this year:

Our AGM has an Olympic theme this year - I'd be very grateful if you could forward this on to your group in case anyone is interested in joining us.

Many thanks

Alison
Co-ordinator, Islington local group

The creation of London's Olympic Velodrome where GB cyclists have already set world records.
Join guest speaker Jonathan Watts, Velodrome architect, at ICAG's AGM.

What: Islington Cyclists' Action Group (ICAG) Annual General Meeting
When: Wednesday 9 May. Meeting starts at 7.30pm followed by refreshments. Guest speaker Jonathan Watts at 8.30pm
Where: Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, London N1 2UD

All welcome.

For more information contact Alison Dines alison.dines@icag.org.uk

Islington Cyclists' Action Group is a branch of the London Cycling Campaign.
www.icag.org.uk
facebook: Islington Cyclists Action Group
Twitter: @IslingtonCycle

www.hopkins.co.uk/s/projects/13/131/

^ Ah, you got here first Oliver :)

^this
how can we make it happen?

Can we storm the gates?

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/education/pupils-to-cycle-free-at-olympic-velodrome-in-legacy-drive-when-it-reopens-in-march-9079439.html
Corporate tickets to fund free use for school pupil
Sounds like a good plan...