Track Cycling at Calshot Velodrome

Stage One – TrackStart

For adults and children 12years and upwards

Excellent fun for people wanting to try the track. All abilities are catered for, you just need to be able to ride a bike. You will progress at a pace suitable to the group, allowing you to learn the basics and get a real buzz from riding the track. We supply bikes, helmets and first rate coaching. +

Course prices: £28 Adults, £23 Children (12 years upwards)

Weekends 9am-10.30am
2 June	TS 17
22 June	TS 19
14 July	TS 21
3 August	TS 23
1 September	TS 25
21 September	TS 27

Saturday 1.45pm–3.45pm
25 May	TS 16A

Mondays 7pm-8.30pm
10 June	TS 18
1 July	TS 20
22 July	TS 22
12 August	TS 24
2 September	TS 26
23 September	TS 23

Course content

Purpose

These 90 minute sessions are designed to give riders an experience involving ‘fixed-wheel’ track bikes, riding at various height levels on the track.

Description

Progression is paced according to the group’s ability as a whole, rather than at higher individual ability. The session is concerned with acquiring skills and knowledge to enable the rider to ride safely at Calshot Track. Though some riders may be a little challenged, do not expect a training session!

Contents

Typically the sessions may include

• Allocation and sizing a bike to fit the rider
• Short discussion on the characteristics of a track bike
• Basic braking drill on a flat surface inside the track
• Intermediate & Advanced braking drills on the green inner track
• Cornering drills on the ‘Cote d’Azur (pale blue band)
• Riding on the track between the black & red lines at the bottom of the track, progressing
• Riding at higher points on the track
• De-brief, including an outline of further track riding options

Equipment

We supply track bikes, shoes and helmets. Customers are advised to bring their own helmets to save time adjusting the centre helmets to fit. Our bikes are equipped with Look Keo2 pedals. Those riders who use the same pedals may prefer to use their own shoes. We suggest that long-sleeved tops and trousers/cycle tights are worn whilst track cycling.

Please note that we do not permit riders to use their own pedals

Stages 1 & 2 SLIPSTREAM

For riders in a hurry! Fast-track your way from track novice to GAS in three weeks, as we progress from basic skills such as braking and steering, through riding closer together, to team pursuit drills.

SLIPSTREAM has a strong focus on skill development and track etiquette to progress and build confidence.

Please note!
Progress from Slipstream to GAS is dependant on the skill levels reached by individual riders and therefore cannot be guaranteed

Night Sessions (3 x 1.5 hours)

7pm-8.30pm	£55 Adults, £45 Children (minimum age 12)
28 May, 4, 11 June	SSE 6
27 June, 4, 11 July	SSE 7
24, 30 July, 6 August	SSE 8
22, 29 August, 5 September	SSE 9
17, 24 September, 1 October	SSE 10

Weekend Sessions (4 hours)

9am-1pm	£50, Adults and Juniors (minimum age 16 years)
15 June	SSD 3
6 July (1pm-5pm)	SSD 4
10 August	SSD 5
7 September	SSD 6

Let's go Group Riding

For those cyclists who have had a TrackStart session in the last 12 months and want to try the next exciting step of riding the track with others. The sessions develop bike-handling and cornering skills before moving on to team pursuit-type drills. The aim is to bring riders up to the level required for the GAS sessions.

Please note! Progress from Group Riding to GAS is dependant on the skill levels reached by individual riders and therefore cannot be guaranteed

0930–1230 except otherwise stated	£48 Adults £37 Children (Min age 12)
16 June (1400–1700)	FGR 7
20 July	FGR 8
17 August	FGR 9
9 September	FGR 10
28 September	FGR 11

GAS (Group Accelerator Session)

For graduates of SLIPSTREAM! and Group Riding.

During the summer our track cycling programme will undergo some changes to meet the demands of our customers. Gas will revert to being one 2 hour session, which will include 'Through and Off' (team pursuit drills) and sprinting

Weekdays

7pm-9pm	Adults only	£26 including bike and shoe hire
30 May	GAS 7
25 June	GAS 10
25 July	GAS 12
20 August	GAS 14
19 September	GAS 16
14 October	GAS 17
Weekends
10.45am-12.45pm	Adults only	£26 including bike and shoe hire
22 June	GAS 9
7 July (11am-1pm)	GAS 11
3 August	GAS 13
31 August (8.50am-10.50am)	GAS 15

Stage Four - GAS Plus

Wednesdays 7pm-9pm£15 (excludes Bike hire £4.70 per session, Shoe hire £3.90 per session)These sessions are great opportunities for cyclists who have progressed from Stage 3.The sessions will be structured to develop skills, competence and confidence, while learning more advanced manouvres. With a variety of drills offered, the emphasis will be on endurance riding, as well as including a sprint content. All sessions must be booked in advanceEarly booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. The sessions are restricted to a maximum of 16 riders and need a minimum of 6 riders to go ahead. Our policy is to check on take-up at 1300hrs on the day preceding the session, to determine that it will run.

GAS Plus dates

• 22 May
• 5 June
• 19 June
• 3 July
• 17 July
• 31 July
• 14 August
• 28 August
• 11 September
• 25 September

Rider Assessments

Our experience has shown that it is beneficial to the safety of riders and for the general flow of the sessions, to try and ensure that riders are booked onto the session appropriate to their ability and fitness levels. Riders progressing through the ‘Tour de Calshot’ programme are continually assessed by the coaches and can seek advice from those coaches regarding these sessions. Riders wanting to ride Stage 4 who have not been through the ‘Tour’ system will need to speak to a Calshot coach for guidance

Fast track your performance via private tuition1 person

• 45 minutes £50
• 1.5 hrs £80
• 3 hrs £150
• 6 hrs £260 (includes lunch)

Second person is 50% extra, for 3 or more enquire about our group rates