I want to go to the Herne Hill velodrome

moonio
moonio Posts: 802
edited August 2009 in Commuting chat
Has anyone been? I had a mini training session there about 7 years ago on a fixed wheel bike and it was pretty scary but fun.

I think they have sunday training sessions now
http://www.hernehillvelodrome.com/

The thing is I'm not really fit enough for that kind of thing at the moment and was wondering what kind of training I should do to increase fitness, endurance and weight loss.

I currently commute in everyday on and e-bike covering around 100 miles per week which has really help develop my muscles etc but thats about it.

I'm thinking that I should start doing training rides over the weekend on my mountain bike and possibly a circuit training session at the gym.

What do you guys think?
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Yes





    8)
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    I think I want to go too!
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    moonio wrote:
    Has anyone been? I had a mini training session there about 7 years ago on a fixed wheel bike and it was pretty scary but fun.

    I think they have sunday training sessions now
    http://www.hernehillvelodrome.com/

    The thing is I'm not really fit enough for that kind of thing at the moment and was wondering what kind of training I should do to increase fitness, endurance and weight loss.

    I currently commute in everyday on and e-bike covering around 100 miles per week which has really help develop my muscles etc but thats about it.

    I'm thinking that I should start doing training rides over the weekend on my mountain bike and possibly a circuit training session at the gym.

    What do you guys think?
    I know it might be a confidence thing, but if you want to go, just go. Have fun. Don't take it seriously. Take it seriously later. Easy to say, I know.

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  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    I just remembered that they also have a really good mountain bike course next to the trac, you can see it in the aerial photo in the about page, there were some pretty scary drops from what i remember.

    Its the only Velodrome in London too I think :)
  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I think I want to go too!


    Yay! lets do it!!!
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Go for it - if you don't you'll only regret it 8)
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    moonio wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I think I want to go too!


    Yay! lets do it!!!

    You're on! BR girls day out to the velodrome! :D
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    When are we going? Are hybrids allowed? With hi-viz? I could leave the pitchfork at home otherwise I'll have a polic escort :twisted: :twisted:
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Cafewanda wrote:
    When are we going? Are hybrids allowed? With hi-viz? I could leave the pitchfork at home otherwise I'll have a police escort :twisted: :twisted:

    It's saturday mornings that they do the noob sessions, isn't it? Someone posted a thread a while ago...

    AFAIK they have a strict no garden tools or baying mobs rule... but nothing against hi-viz. I think, however, that you have to either disconnect your brakes or use one of their bikes. No clue on hybrids.
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  • Oddjob62
    Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    AFAIK they have a strict no garden tools or baying mobs rule... but nothing against hi-viz. I think, however, that you have to either disconnect your brakes or use one of their bikes. No clue on hybrids.

    http://www.hernehillvelodrome.com/faq

    Bikes must be fixed, no brakes, drop bars. No mention of pitch forks, but as sharp objects are generally barred, maybe a shovel would be more acceptable.

    PS. First post.... Hi
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Hi Oddjob. Welcome :D

    My bike is heavy enough as it is without adding a shovel to it so I'll have pass on that one, unfortunately :cry:

    If spectators are allowed I could do that. I don't consider myself to have enough cycling experience to attempt anything at the Velodrome just yet.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Hi Oddjob. Welcome :D

    My bike is heavy enough as it is without adding a shovel to it so I'll have pass on that one, unfortunately :cry:

    If spectators are allowed I could do that. I don't consider myself to have enough cycling experience to attempt anything at the Velodrome just yet.

    Hey Oddjob! You could add your hat-flinging skills to Wanda's pitchfork arsenal... ;)

    And Wanda, you'd be fine. There'll be lots of noobs, I don't doubt.
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  • Oddjob62
    Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Hey Oddjob! You could add your hat-flinging skills to Wanda's pitchfork arsenal... ;)

    Hmmmm razor sharp steel rimmed bike helmet... interesting idea :p
    As yet unnamed (Dolan Seta)
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Hi Oddjob. Welcome :D

    My bike is heavy enough as it is without adding a shovel to it so I'll have pass on that one, unfortunately :cry:

    If spectators are allowed I could do that. I don't consider myself to have enough cycling experience to attempt anything at the Velodrome just yet.

    i'd imagine the track wouldn't be too much problem more travelling as a group, track bikes do remind one if you try to freewheel nothing bad just a twitch i had a go when on honeymoon of all times though was no one but I on the track as Melbourne seems to have tons of tracks much like uk has bmx parks
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    OK Moonio, when are we going? :D
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Cafewanda wrote:
    OK Moonio, when are we going? :D

    Oi! Me too damn it! :D
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Cafewanda wrote:
    OK Moonio, when are we going? :D

    Oi! Me too damn it! :D

    That 'we' included you too :P
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Cafewanda wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Cafewanda wrote:
    OK Moonio, when are we going? :D

    Oi! Me too damn it! :D

    That 'we' included you too :P

    :lol:

    Yeah, when? I demand dates...
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Moonio!! Calling Moonio to Reception please!!!

    I wonder if she's regretting this?
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    MOONIO!

    Come back and tell us when works...
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  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    Oops sorry, I have been in Norway near the arctic circle, was fab, I checked out bikes too..evreyone was riding these http://www.diamantrad.com/
    I guess its a Scandinavian brand.

    I...yes I..am...well I want to get a bit fitter first, things are going well, but I'm not feeling that I want to hang out at a velodrom and not be as fit as I'd like.

    Sooo I'm giving myself a month to get there then we can organise a trip..how does that sound??
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Sounds great but I need a date so I can put it in my diary* Something alcoholic afterwards? :D

    Note to self: Do a reccy to venue to suss out happenings beforehand


    *I have such a hectic social life don'cha know :roll:
  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    *raises hand shyly* I would like to go too one day!

    I have been before, a few years ago, and really enjoyed it, but was in no way fit enough or fast enough to keep up with the pace and at that point hadn't ridden a bike since I was a teenager. Would love to give it another try.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Meh, I wanna go but I am not female...
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    yay, PP !!!


    Prince, I'd lend you a skirt but I doubt I'm your size :D:D Honorary girl for the day :wink:
  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    Girlies shall we let the boys come and play too?
    I'll get some dates together over the weekend..have busy shedule too u see..
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    I'd much rather embarrass myself in front of girls than boys but, if they promise to behave (kind of), I've no problem with it :D
  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    Ok guys you can come along, BUT so it doesnt get swamped by men, you can only come as a guest of one of the gals..hehe.
    This should be fun! :twisted:
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Hey Wanda, I can return your blingy wheel if I can be your date *flutters eyelashes*
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Waddyya mean "I can......" You're supposed to :roll:

    Oh alright then. But you're not allowed to laugh at me :evil:

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