SPEED LEAGUE

New for 2024, on Saturday evenings of each month we’ll be hosting a new and exciting Speed League. This will see the return of our annual Sprinters League competition, but also incorporating a full season of Team Pursuit competitions for teams to enter and enjoy. More information is coming very soon…

Dates: 18 May, 15 June, 20 July, 17 August, 7 September (Sprinters only) & 21 September (Team Pursuit only)

Info for racers

CATEGORIES

  • Open to all racers aged 14+

  • All racing will be open category

    League Winners and Prizes

  • Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female sprinters at the end of the year

  • Prizes will be awarded to the top men’s, women’s and mixed team pursuit teams at the end of the year

  • Points will be awarded at each round to the top riders/teams

  • There will also be a leader board off the fastest times through the year

WHAT YOU NEED TO RACE

Experience
We ask that all riders have previous experience of track racing or a Herne Hill Velodrome Race Accrediatation or equivalent UK Track Accreditation (e.g. Lee Valley Level 4). New to track cycling? Check out our track pathway.

British Cycling Membership + Race Licences
All racers will need to have either a full, provisional or day licence issued by British Cycling in order to race.

British Cycling Race Membership includes a provisional race licence. You can purchase a full racing licence in addition to a Silver or Gold Membership.

If you are not a member of BC or hold a Bronze Race Membership you will need to purchase a licence on the day at sign-on (the cost will be between £5-£10, as detailed here).

EVENT TIMINGS & ENTRY

Timings
Racing starts from 5.30pm and finishes by 8pm. Riders can sign on from 4.30pm. Timings regarding exact schedule and warm up will be communicated nearer the time by the organiser.

Entry + Costs
Racing costs £12.50 for adults, £5.50 for Juniors and Youths for Sprinters. Entry to the Team Pursuit will competition will be £200 per team for the whole season: teams can substitute individual riders as many times as you wish.

Entries are all handled online, click the button below to enter