Herne Hill 1 on 1 Training

Does anyone know if Herne Hill offer any 1on 1 training for beginners.

Thanks

VC

They do, but the season is done and there's not much good weather left in which to use the track.
What were you looking to do?

I was thinking more for next spring, never been on the track before but really fancy it. I was planning on going to the group inductions/sessions and if I enjoy might want some more intense tuition. How does the personal tuition work, do I have to book a certain amount?

You just book track time + the coach's fee.
Though you will probably get more out of the group sessions, then if you like it you can get a Level 3 coach (like me) to help you out with a 1 to 1 or any other individual coaching.

@ Rob - worth editing the title to 'individual HH training' or '1-to-1 HH training' or something?

Sounds interesting, what sort of cost are we talking about?

@ Rob - worth editing the title to 'individual HH training' or '1-to-1 HH training' or something?

No tandems.

Sounds interesting, what sort of cost are we talking about?

Track hire is roughly £40 an hour (varies depending on time of day)

Then you would have to add the cost of a coach. Rob (rpm) is probably one of the best priced.

Public sessions are £6 each an last about 2 hours

The most important aspect of the HH inductions is ensuring that riders can ride in tight groups. One on one or one to one would not achieve that.

Yeah, up to high intermediate level group sessions are best, for the simple reason that nearly all training and racing is done in a group. You must be capable and safe in a bunch.

The general process is: 1.induction> 2.group riding> 3.group training> 4.racing.

(too many people try to miss out number 2, this makes them dangerous when they try to do 3 and 4)

If, after you become experienced on the track you decide to specialise or get serious about racing then you'll benefit from a personal coach.

Now, that isn't to say there's no benefit from 1 to 1 for novices, as your bike position/fit and many other techniques can be coached at a more effective level than during a large public session.
I have had very small groups (under 6 riders) of first timers progress far more than they would have been able to during a saturday induction because of the sheer numbers and coach/rider ratio.

Yeah, up to high intermediate level group sessions are best, for the simple reason that nearly all training and racing is done in a group. You must be capable and safe in a bunch.

The general process is: 1.induction> 2.group riding> 3.group training> 4.racing.

(too many people try to miss out number 2, this makes them dangerous when they try to do 3 and 4)

If, after you become experienced on the track you decide to specialise or get serious about racing then you'll benefit from a personal coach.

Now, that isn't to say there's no benefit from 1 to 1 for novices, as your bike position/fit and many other techniques can be coached at a more effective level than during a large public session.
I have had very small groups (under 6 riders) of first timers progress far more than they would have been able to during a saturday induction because of the sheer numbers and coach/rider ratio.

Probably best to do a couple of group sessions then maybe a 1 to 1 to improve technique etc. Do I contact you direct Rob or through Herne Hill?

You can contact me directly via the track's website if you mark your email for my attention.

Ok great, hope to see you in the spring, thanks for the advice

May i suggest:

The general process is: 1.induction> 2.group riding> 3.group training> 4.race training> 5.racing

Monday night race training is imho massively useful, as it is all a bit more relaxed and people do less stupid stuff but it better follows the format of actual racing than the general group training.

Good point