Current Training Sessions
NOTES:
All sessions are subject to change.

Check First! Please telephone reception before setting out to avoid disappointment. Tel: 0161 223 2244 (Option3)

Concessionary rates available to Job seekers, Pensioners, Under-16s and Full time Students on most activities. Please bring proof if you wish to take advantage of a discount. Please note - all activities are subject to availability and change at the Management's discretion.

Advance Payment: Due to demand, some track sessions must be booked and paid for in advance.

Pedal Type: Please note that all our hire bikes are fitted with Look Delta pedals. We also have shoes or adapters available for those who do not have Look-'Delta' compatible cleats. Please note that a surety is required when hiring shoes. Please call the centre on 0161 - 223 2244 (Option 3) to confirm details before setting out.

Additional programme items
Special Training Sessions - A range of all day or weekend specialist training sessions. Experienced riders only. Costs vary and sessions must be booked in advance. Please enquire at reception for details. Please note: The above sessions must be booked and paid for in advance. Cancelled sessions can only be transferred or a refund made if more than 7 days notice is given.

Taster Sessions
Essential for all beginners and riders new to the Velodrome.

Cost includes bike & helmet hire for Taster Sessions (£9.60, £7.50 concessions). Must be booked and paid for in advance. Cancelled sessions can only be transferred or a refund made if more than 7 days notice is given.

If you want to progress to becoming an accredited rider, ask the coach at the start of a Taster session for advice, or to assess you on the session for a "blue slip", which will allow you to progress to the next stage - the Taster Skills Improver session. Please ask for the printed information available in reception that explains the Adult and Youth accreditation process.

Taster Skills Improver Session. Steady riding for those not quite ready for the Skills and Induction Sessions. Must be booked and paid for in advance.(£9.60, £7.50 concessions).

Fridays 6:00 - 7:00pm

Track Skills
For riders wishing to progress from the 'Taster Skills Improver' session to Induction level, these sessions are run as a pre-Induction session. Must be booked and paid for in advance.. Ask at reception for details. (£14.00 £8.50 concessions)

Fortnightly Sundays - 8:00 - 10:00pm

Induction Sessions
Test of track craft for the proficient cyclist, to a level where riders can safely ride in the SQT sessions, accreditation passes will be issued on successful completion. Riders must qualify for this session by successfully completing the Track Skills session. Must be booked and paid for in advance. (£14.00 £8.50 concessions)

Fortnightly Sundays - 8:00 - 10:00pm

STRUCTURED QUALITY (SQT) TRAINING SESSIONS

Derny Paced Sessions (SDT) and Sprint/Keirin Training (SST) Alternate weeks
Specific training for sprinters and derny paced training only. Alternating weekly sessions for accredited riders only. Must be booked and paid for in advance. Derny £11.50 Sprint/Keirin £11.50 no concessions Bike hire available. Accredited riders only.
Wednesdays 8:00pm - 10:00pm

'A & B' SQT (Structured Quality Training) (SABT)
For the proficient (accredited) rider only, the sessions will further develop technique, skill and fitness. No session booking needed. (£9.60 , £7.50 concession) Bike hire available. Accredited riders only. (Book bike in advance)
Tuesdays 5:00-7:00pm Saturdays 11:00am - 1:00pm (alternating with Madison SQT) Sundays 6:00-8:00pm

'B' SQT (Structured Quality Training) (SBT)
For the not so fit - not so fast. Accredited riders only. (£9.60 , £7.50 concession) Bike hire available. Accredited riders only. Must be booked and paid for in advance..
Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm


Veterans & B SQT (Structured Quality Training) (SVBT)
40 years or better men and women & B riders (££9.60 , £7.50 concession) Bike hire available. Accredited riders only.
Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 noon

Veterans SQT (Structured Quality Training) (SVT)
For 40 years old or better. (£9.60 , £7.50 concession) Bike hire available. Accredited riders only.
Fridays 10:00 - 12:00 noon

Madison SQT (SMT)
Alternate Saturday's with SABT. (£9.60 , £7.50 concession) Bike hire available. Accredited riders only.
Alternate Saturdays 11:00-1:00pm

Eastlands Velo Club
Junior / Juvenile Sessions with the Eastlands Velo Club
http://www.eastlandsvelo.com/

Juvenile / Junior Sessions with the Eastlands Velo Club
Mondays 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturdays 8:00am - 11:00am

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