Ever wanted to have a spin around a velodrome on a real track bike? The Wellington Velodrome and PNP has invited KCC members to come and Have a Go on a track bike around a velodrome in a controlled and safe environment. This is not a graded event but rather an introduction session.  It's a great way to have a new experience on a bike and tick it off the bucket list!  Simply turn up to the Velodrome at 2:30pm, Saturday 7th of October at Hataitai Park. 

Here is the invitation from PNP:

Come ride with our awesome group of people for fun, fast cycling in a safe environment. Ages 8 and up all abilities welcome. No charge, just good times courtesy of Port Nicholson Poneke Cycling Club.

Can’t make the 7th? email us at track@pnp.org.nz to set up another time to have a go!

what you will need to bring:

1. clothes comfortable for biking in 

2. helmet

3. bike shoes and pedals ( if you have them ) 

4. a big smile and attitude to learning. 

what is provided:

1. a fixed-wheel track bike 

2. pedals helmet and gear if needed.

3. A great supportive community of people to help you through your first day.

No prior knowledge needed 

No cost involved 

Here is the link to the event on Facebook:  https://fb.me/e/10OZVg4Ho

Both Euan and Jonny Holtam are regular riders at the Wellington Velodrome and the experience of both of them is that the racing and training opportunities provided by the two clubs are both fulfilling and complimentary.

And thanks to Jonny in particular, we now have an even more logistically complimentary calendar with the track.

The weekly endurance session (endurance events on the track traditionally suit road cyclists, think Lotte Kopecky, Fillipo Ganna, Aaron Gate, Mark Cavendish) have been moved to Thursday evening from 6:30pm (so there's a recovery day between Tuesday evening Kapiti racing).

These sessions alternate between an evening of motorpacing and an evening of scratch racing/team pursuit skills every other week.

PNP has 6 major carnivals throughout the season and one Junior carnival. Every Sunday afternoon we have more casual club racing.

Every Wednesday evening we have a women's session and a rookie session. Both led by an experienced coach.

Article added: Monday 02 October 2023