Do you ride the track?

[Brahan]

Tempt me please. How do I do it? Where do I go?

 

[Brahan]

Ok, I've just seen where the track is. A bit too far for me.

 

[groucho]

How can I tempt them in?

Ms Pendleton

 

[scott s10]

done it a few times nice to do it occasionally but wouldnt do it often as its too repetitive

 

[Dave5N]

wait till the next olympics and hope team gb win all the golds, then everyone will want to give it a go ; )

get into the schools?

We have loads of kids, and lots of adults, but they tend oo be the old school racers. I'd like to broaden the appeal to the kind of committed cyclist you find on CycleChat.

 

[ComedyPilot]

I did a session with other CC'ers in Manchester, and loved it. Would love to make it a regular gig, but the 2 1/2 hour drive on either end prohibits me doing it. Now if they built one in Hull, and used it as part of a euro league to tempt in johnny foreigner (Hull being a port with good continental access) I would be interested.

 

[aran20]

I've ridden and raced on the boards. Did it for three seasons and had some quite nasty tumbles the worst of which was at Calshot, Dislocating my arm and breaking my collar bone that had really only just healed from anonther spill I had about 5 weeks prior.

I loved it! I'd say I was quite successful at what I'd acheived. My problem was I wanted to ride every event I could. I loved the Devil Takes the Hindmost!

I packed it all in because of the BCF licence and insurance fees. I just think it cost too much really for the amount of track racing I did, I never really did any road racing.

 

[Baggy]

Riding fixed, and the fear that I'll injure myself and end up having weeks off the bike.

 

[a_n_t]

Find it abit boring to be honest, round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and you get the picture

 

[Ian H]

I'm not far from Halesowen.


Maybe you should publicise what's there, what people can do, how much it costs, etc.

On outdoor tracks you can often use your road bike. Indoor tracks generally have track bikes to hire. Best to go with a group and share the cost.

 

[Will1985]

I'd think that everyone else there would be shaven-legged Olympic hopefuls and I'd be lapped before I could get moving.

This may be particularly pertinent to the HACC situation as even some clubmates (competent shaven-legged riders including one with Olympic triathlon ambitions) feel that the atmosphere can be too competitive/elitist when club members in purple are at the stadium.

Perhaps an open day where the members keep lycra to a minimum and focus on the visitors? There must be some council initiatives to promote sport in the community?

Personally I'd like some time for individual TTs and pursuits

 

[cheadle hulme]

I did a session with other CC'ers in Manchester, and loved it. Would love to make it a regular gig, but the 2 1/2 hour drive on either end prohibits me doing it. Now if they built one in Hull, and used it as part of a euro league to tempt in johnny foreigner (Hull being a port with good continental access) I would be interested.

I did the same sesh. I live 30 mins from the velo.

I cycle to get fresh air and see places I wouldn't otherwise see.

For an aerobic kick I run 5k and 10k - can be done anywhere.

The initial rush of the banking is cool - I wouldn't want to stay though. Sorry!

 

[cheadle hulme]

Find it abit boring to be honest, round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and round and you get the picture

If you needed a p1ss you should have said

 

[Dave5N]

I'm not far from Halesowen.

If you want the point of view of a keen cyclist who has never been to a track before-

• I'd think that I'm not allowed on the track without special equipment
• I'd think that I'd look like a ninny if I turned up with my bike
• I'd think that everyone else there would be shaven-legged Olympic hopefuls and I'd be lapped before I could get moving
• I'd think that the track would be a free-for-all and I'd likely end up on the floor

Maybe you should publicise what's there, what people can do, how much it costs, etc.

www.halesowencycling.net

 

[Dave5N]

I'm not far from Halesowen.

If you want the point of view of a keen cyclist who has never been to a track before-

• I'd think that I'm not allowed on the track without special equipment
• I'd think that I'd look like a ninny if I turned up with my bike
• I'd think that everyone else there would be shaven-legged Olympic hopefuls and I'd be lapped before I could get moving
• I'd think that the track would be a free-for-all and I'd likely end up on the floor

Maybe you should publicise what's there, what people can do, how much it costs, etc.

To answer point by point:

• Best on a track bike. We can hire you one for a very small charge. Otherwise you can use your own bike, but by arrangement - we don't mix fixed and freewheel.
• You wouldn't. We like bikes. All bikes. Unless you just look like a ninny. I'm sure that isn't so.
• Depends when you choose to have a go. Turn up and pitch in with our Olympic Acadamey members and you'll get what yoa asked for. Turn up for the begginners session or make an arrangement and you'll be so fine.
• No. We just lurve safety. And the track is ridden to basic rules that have a habit of keeping people safe.