Prices

Activity Prices & How to Book

Our Velodrome Track and BMX Arena are accessible to everybody. From complete beginners to elite riders, we've got sessions for all to enjoy. Discover our price details below:

Velodrome Arena

From taster sessions for beginners, to sprint and pursuits for the more advanced.
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BMX Arena

From Balance Bikes for tots to Gates coaching for the more advanced.
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Ways to Book with Us

You have the flexibility to book online or through our dedicated app for quick and easy scheduling. Alternatively, you can visit us at the National Cycling Centre, where our friendly team is more than ready to assist you with your booking. Choose the method that suits you best, and let's get you on the track!

Book online

The Better UK app

You can download the Better UK app for free. To install the app onto your device, you just need to open your app store and search for ‘Better UK.’ Alternatively, you can click on the button below.

Apple Store
 
If it’s your first time booking through the Better UK app, it takes a couple of minutes to set up your booking account. After that, it’s easy to make a booking on your smart phone or tablet. Once you have successfully installed the app onto your device, you can book an activity here with us or at any of our centres.

Using the App for the first time

If you are not already a booking member, you will need to register first before making a booking. You will only need to register once. Find out how to register for an account and make a booking by watching our video and reading our step-by-step instructions below.

Instructions to create a booking account as a non-member
  • Firstly, click ‘Book an Activity’ from the green toolbar at the top of your screen.
  • Choose which of our leisure centres you want to visit by entering your postcode or the centre name in the search bar.
  • Next, click the green ‘Log In’ button at the top right-hand side of the screen and select ‘Create Account’.
  • Fill in your details and click the green ‘Create Account’ button when you’ve finished.
  • Once logged in, select which activity you’re interested in booking to see activity timeslots and availability.
  • Look through the activity timeslots and pick which time you want to visit.
  • Click ‘Book Now’ on your preferred time slot. To keep browsing or add more activities, click ‘Add to Basket’.
  • Click the ‘Confirm Booking’ button if the activity is included in your membership. If payment is required, enter your payment details and click the green ‘Continue’ button.
  • Review the Booking Terms and Conditions and click ‘I agree’.
  • Once you’re ready, click ‘Checkout Now’.
If you want to remove anything from your basket, click ‘Shopping Basket’ from the green toolbar and then click ‘Remove’ next to the activity you no longer want to book.

How to make a booking via the Better UK app

Once you’ve set up your account through the Better UK app, it’s easy to make a booking. Watch our video and read our step-by-step instructions to find out how.

Instructions to book activities
  • Make sure you are logged in to the app – if you are not logged in already, it will prompt you to log in.
  • Open the Better UK app and find your local centre.
  • Select an activity option such as ‘Cycling’ to view available activities for that category.
  • Choose the activity that you’d like to book.
  • Select an available time slot that works for you and click ‘Book’.
  • Click ‘Book Now’ on your preferred timeslot. To keep browsing or add more activities, click ‘Add to Basket’.
  • To make additional bookings, click the ‘Back’ arrow at the top left of the screen to find available activities – just follow the same process and prompts to add further bookings to your basket, where activities are available.
  • Click the ‘Confirm Booking’ button, enter your payment details and click the green ‘Continue’ button.
  • Review the Booking Terms and Conditions and click ‘I agree’, then click the green ‘Pay now’ button.

The MCRactive Membership

The MCRactive membership is a FREE Pay As You Go membership giving up to 30% off non member activity prices across leisure centres and national centres in Manchester. With categories for residents and non residents you'll find many of our activity sessions are discounted.  You can find out more details on our price lists.

Via the Better UK app
  • Click the 'Buy and Manage' Membership tile 
  • Choose membership type, select 'Pay as you Go'
  • Payment Type - select single payment
  • Choose the option that best suits you and click 'Choose this Membership'
Fill in the online form and set a password for your account. This will generate an email with your membership details to the email address you provided.

Online - Click the 'Register Online' button below 
  • Choose membership type, select 'Pay as you Go'
  • Payment Type - select single payment
  • Choose the option that best suits you and click 'Choose this Membership'
  • Fill in the online form and set a password for your account. This will generate an email with your membership details to the email address you provided.
Register online