Track Cycling

The nearest track is in Newport, South Wales.

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Bunch sprint:	The banking:	The hire bikes:

Michael Dennis (a member of Somerset Road Club) is an ABCC Senior Coach and the BC SW Div Track racing co-ordinator.

Thanks to Mike for his report on the NEWPORT VELODROME (October 2003):

Having raced in the past two week's track leagues on the new track, I can confirm that it is a delight to ride. The lap is 250 metres like Manchester, but the bankings are configured more like Sydney track, coming to a peak at about one third of the way around, and staying high until two thirds. Manchester grades up to a peak at two thirds of the way around the bankings, and then throws the rider into the next straight steeply.

For further information on Track Racing visit British Cycling's Track page