Cycling Clubs
Cycyling Clubs can have 16 novice riders on the track at the same time, or a group of experienced club members can use the track limit of 25 riders. The coach may be able to provide a mock race if a skill level is reached, and novices can race in a 1 lap flying start time trial at the end of your session, racing one at a time. We can provide a result sheet of the time trial for you to take away if required. If you are providing your own coach, they must be a Manchester Velodrome accredited coach, and have current BC membership and a first aid qualification.
We have 16 Wattbikes available for club or group spinning sessions. We now accept bookings from cycling clubs, companies, youth and other groups to book a session (minimum 1 hour), that can be coach led, or you and your group free ride for the session. If you choose a coach led session, then we can enhance your activity with virtual training and racing on a big screen, which can be booked in advance.
The Wattbikes can also be incorporated in a Club track session, positioned in the Riders "D". This provides extra activities for riders not on the track, and a potential extra revenue stream for the club organiser.
A club session can have up to 40 riders, limited to between 16 to 25 riders on the track at a time, depending on experience. Club Derny sessions can have up to 10 riders behind a Derny, with two Dernys on the track. Dernys and Derny Drivers need to be booked in advance.
If you are booking a private session for 2 hours, you could have 16 novice riders and 24 experienced riders. The two groups would alternate on the track. If you booked 1 hour, then you should just cater for the novices.
Minimum age is 9 years, (12 years for Wattbikes) but they must also be able to sit safely on our hire bikes, the smallest Dolan bike size is 39.5cms. Riders 70 years plus regularly ride the Velodrome – if you are in your 80’s then you need to check with the Cycling Manager before you book.
