Manchester Velodrome Training Sessions

Track Skills/Induction Weekend
 
Source: Manchester Velodrome
When: 12-13 April 2008
 
For those riders who find it difficult to attend the Velodrome Taster Skills Improver session on a Monday or Friday evening, and the Skills and Induction courses on a Sunday evening, there is an option to attend a weekend course to obtain accreditation. This course must be booked and paid for in advance and the maximum number on this course will be 15 candidates.
 
The cost for candidates is £28.00, and bike hire is £14.00. It is possible to book the course by phone, with a credit card. Phone reception on 0161 223 2244 (option 3). Payments made by credit / debit card will incur an additional 70p charge. If you want a form e mailed to you, please send your e mail address to: b.barber@manchestervelodrome.com
 
Please note that all our hire bikes are fitted with Look pedals. We also have shoes or adapters available for those who do not have Look-compatible cleats or want to ride in trainers. Cost of shoe hire per session £3.00. If you are bringing your own shoes, please ensure they are clean and free of mud and road grime.
 
Candidates should already have some experience of riding Manchester Velodrome, and have enough fitness to ride a 3 hour session. Candidates can use their own bike, or hire a Velodrome bike. A gear of 84" - 86" is ideal for this course.

Derny Pacers Masterclass
 
Source: Manchester Velodrome
When: 25th May
 
Manchester Velodrome would like to offer an enhanced training opportunity to its regular Structured Derny Training, where customers can be offered Structured Derny racing. Therefore, we need to identify and train more Derny drivers, to be able pace riders in a race situation safely.
 
This course is open to any current BC member who would like to gain a Derny B or C licence, or upgrade from C to B. The course tutors are Marshall Thomas and Rik Notley. Places are restricted to 16 candidate pacers.
 
Course timetable
10.00 - 10.15 am Coffee & welcome
10.15 - 11.45am Introductions to classroom session Staff, followers,
register, outline of activities,
Theory session Familiarity with Derny pacer training resource
 
12.00am - 1.00pm joining the track - all candidates Solo starts and stops,
joining & leaving the track
 
1.00 - 1.45pm Lunch
2.00 -5.00pm Forming into groups Group start pacing, specific practice,
debrief Track practical assessment Group pacing
 
5.00 -6.00pm Tea
7.00 - 10.00pm Track practical assessment Group pacing B drivers race
scenarios Practical and mock races
Candidates can book by phoning Velodrome reception on 0161 223 2244, or
request a form be sent via e mail or post. If you want a form e mailed to
you, please send your e mail address to: b.barber@manchestervelodrome.com
Course fee is £50.00.

Geoff Cooke Sprint Masterclass
 
Source: Manchester Velodrome
When 14/15 June
 
Geoff Cooke who has 18 times been a World Masters Track Champion has a wealth of sprint coaching. He is currently the Great Britain Cycling team's National Youth Sprint coach. Whether you are a Youth, Junior, Senior or Master, one of these sessions will be ideal for you.
 
Cost from £28.00 per session. You don't need to be a Manchester Velodrome accredited rider, but you must be a competent track rider, and 15 years or better. Phone Velodrome reception on 0161 223 2244 (option 3) to book with a credit card, or ask for details to be sent to you.  
Saturday 14th June 4.00 - 10.00pm
or
Sunday 15th June 11.00am - 5.00pm
Timetable
Welcome and tea/coffee
Weight training theory in EIS gymnasium
Lunch/afternoon tea
Sprint theory - in Boardroom
Track time - 3 hours