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We're getting ready to host AO Manchester Thunder as they face Loughborough Lightning

May 22, 2026
The National Cycling Centre is getting ready to welcome a different kind of elite sport later this month, as AO Manchester Thunder face Loughborough Lightning in the Netball Super League on Thursday 30 May. It’s a great moment for the venue, which...
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GLL and the National Cycling Centre backs UK Anti-Doping's Clean Sport Week 2026:

May 11, 2026
We're proud to support Clean Sport Week (taking place from 11–17 May 2026), the annual awareness campaign led by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) that champions fair play, integrity and drug-free sport. 

This year's theme, ‘Built not bought. 100% me.’,...
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Manchester facilities accreddited as UK Sport Elite Training Centres

Apr 26, 2026
Manchester City Council’s National Cycling Centre, National Taekwondo Centre and Aquatics Centre have been accredited as UK Sport Elite Training Centres (ETC), recognising their roles in supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes to achieve...
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Young Rider Jamie Andrew is Set to Shine at Special Olympics

Apr 24, 2026
There’s a real buzz of excitement around the track as 12-year-old Jamie Andrew prepares for a milestone moment—competing in the Special Olympics this May. Jamie’s journey into cycling began at the age of five, during what seemed like a simple trip...
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First Learn to Ride Holiday Camp a Big Success

Apr 16, 2026
The Learn to Ride programme successfully launched its first-ever holiday camp this week, providing a fun, safe and supportive environment for children of all abilities to develop their cycling skills. Delivered in partnership with British Cycling,...
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