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Velodrome

Portsmouth’s Mountbatten Centre velodrome: a historic south coast survivor with a story to tell

Britain’s velodromes tend to divide neatly into two eras. There are the hyper-modern indoor cathedrals of the 1990s onwards, built in the slipstream of...

Track racing; what is it and how to start

Track racing, also known as velodrome racing, is a form of bicycle racing that takes place on a banked oval track, known as a...

Newport Velodrome: A Hub for Welsh Cycling Success

The Newport Velodrome, also known as the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales, has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of...

Herne Hill Velodrome: A Legacy of Cycling Excellence

Nestled in the heart of South London, the Herne Hill Velodrome has played a pivotal role in British cycling history for well over a...

A history of the women’s hour record cycling

The women's hour record is broken down into 3 distinct periods. The early period saw pioneers of women's cycling set records that look achievable to...

8 things we learnt from the Track World Cup in Manchester

Kristina Vogel is in really good form Kristina Vogel managed to win all three of the events that she entered, confirming her status as the...

Track World Cup Manchester 2017 Preview

After treating my mum to a visit to the Track World Championships for her birthday in 2016, I'm looking forward to going to this...

Derby Velodrome Track Cycling Taster Session

I've been wanting to have a play on a velodrome for awhile, especially after going to the World Championships last year. I did have...