Grassroots Trust Velodrome Masters Track League

16/11/2023

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25/03/2023

31/01/2023

Throughout February and early March, the Te Awamutu Cycling Club are running training sessions on Friday nights from 6-8pm and on Sundays from 2-4pm.

These sessions are the perfect opportunity for additional track training for the up-and-coming National Track Cycling Championships. Each session will cost $15.00, and they request you email Russell Mudgway ([email protected]) to register your interest and grade.

First up this week on Friday the 3rd of Feb there is Derny, Scratch, Eliminations for U15, U17, U19 and Masters. All accredited riders are welcome! Warm-up will be taken behind the Derny for 10-15 minutes. Racing may be held if we have the numbers.

Then on Sunday 5th of February, there is a similar format with Derny, Points and Eliminations for U15, U17, U19 and Masters. Again, all accredited riders are welcome!

Payment can be made on the night or via internet banking into the Te Awamutu Cycling Club account:

Account: 12 3134 0062913 00
Particulars – Use first name
Code – Use last name
Reference – Session date
Please turn up 30-45 minutes before the start and visit the registration desk on the infield.

Below is information for each session.

Friday 3rd Feb 6-8pm = Derny, Scratch, Eliminations – U15, U17, U19 & Masters
Sunday 5th Feb 2-4pm = Derny, Scratch, Eliminations – U15, U17, U19 & Masters
Friday 10th Feb 6-8pm = Team Sprints & Team Pursuits - All grades
Sunday 12th Feb 2-4pm = Team Sprints & Team Pursuits - All grades
Friday 17th Feb 6-8pm = Flying 200m, 500m & Kerins – U15, U17, U19 & Masters
Sunday 26th Feb 2-4pm = IP U15, U17, U19 & Masters
Friday 10th March 6-8pm = Flying 200m, 500, 750m & Kerins Masters
Sunday 12th March 2-4pm = Team Sprints & Team Pursuits- Masters

31/01/2023

For those of you who know some keen younger riders, here is some info about the junior programme, junior racing and our junior camps!

Junior Programme

Our Junior Programme for Term 1 is live on our website! We've got squads for accredited riders from U13 right through to U19.
https://www.velodrome.nz/junior-programme/

Junior Racing

Junior racing starts up shortly! All the information can be found here: https://www.velodrome.nz/schools-racing/

The dates for Term 1 are Friday the 24th of February and Friday the 24th of March.

The dates for the rest of the year are:

Term 2: April 28th, May 12th, May 26th, June 9th, and June 23rd
Term 3: July 28th, August 11th, August 25th, and September 8th
Term 4: October 20th and November 24th

Make sure you load them in your calendar!

If you're interested in registering for the junior programme or racing, you can do so online https://www.velodrome.nz/track-bookings/ or by contacting our team - [email protected] / (07) 823 1421

Junior Camps

Our next Junior camp is coming up on the 19th of February and will run in 2 x 3-hour sessions (9-12pm and 1-4pm).

The timing is ideal for getting some specific prep in before track nationals for those heading down to Invercargill. However, you don’t have to be doing track nationals to attend the camp, as it’s open to anyone between 13-19 years wanting to improve their track fitness and race craft. There will be bunch racing, drills, and speed work with the motorbike. The coach will also be open to taking any requests if people have specific areas they want to work on before the nationals. The cost of the camp is $100.

Dates and more information are available here: https://www.velodrome.nz/junior-camps/

If you're interested in this camp, please get in touch with Jono Hailstone on [email protected]

The Junior programme offers young riders a pathway of continual development. From first timers all the way up to advanced junior level, there will be a session that suits everyone.

17/01/2023

Something that might be of interest to Masters athletes!

We’ve got a new session launching this week with Graham Bunn (aka Bunny)! This session is for competent riders who want to take the next step and learn more about racing.

The aim of the sessions is to work on track-based endurance events with a key focus on scratch, points and elimination races.

You’ll learn all about tactics, bunch skills, and race positioning through various skill based activities and mock races.

With a background of 40+ years in the sport Bunny is full of knowledge and expertise so no doubt you’ll walk away having learnt something!

The session dates and times are:

Saturday 21st January 9-11am
Saturday 11th February 9-11am
Saturday 25th February 9-11am
Saturday 11th March 9-11am

The cost per session is $36 and you can sign up online https://www.velodrome.nz/track-bookings/ or through reception – (07) 823 1421 / [email protected]

To find out what each track session entails see our programmes page. For more information on our gym classes, refer to our Velodrome Gym Bookings page. To book into a session, simply click on the session you’d like to be a part of and you will be directed to make a booking. You can also pay onli...

06/11/2022

This Saturday!! On the 12th of November from 10am-1pm is our performance planning workshop. The cost is $75 and it will be run by Jono Hailstone.

Most recently, Jono was the Men’s Endurance coach for Cycling Canada for the Tokyo Olympic campaign. Previously he was the Women’s Endurance assistant coach for Cycling New Zealand and the head Para-cycling coach for Paralympics New Zealand.

This workshop is perfect for coaches but also for self-coached athletes! Jono will walk through all the steps in the coaching process, from athlete assessment; to understanding event demands; performing a gap analysis; and using all that information to build your strategy and training plan. He will also cover off monitoring and review process, debriefing after key events, and setting benchmarks to know if you’re on track.

To register email Jono - [email protected]

20/10/2022

Check out this great time lapse video of our track been built, and this is what it looks like underneath today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF7t8LB6AC0&t=2s

17/10/2022

Cycling Research Participants needed!!

Keen to have your VO2 max measured for free?!

We need both male and female cyclists who are over 16 years of age to help us see if there are any performance benefits from an acute dose of Blackcurrant extract.

Blackcurrant extract has been shown to improve cycling performance, but this is usually after a minimum of 7-days of supplementation. We are exploring the effects of acute vs chronic blackcurrant powder supplementation to see if a single dose pre-exercise helps cycling performance.

You will get gold-standard lab based VO2 max and FTP data by being part of the study. All testing sessions are in Hamilton and the research is being conducted by the University of Auckland.

If you, or anyone you know, may be interested please contact Lill Morton on 0275190374 or at [email protected]

14/10/2022

We had a special visitor today at the velodrome.

11/10/2022

Some info regarding our Junior Programme + Friday Night racing - perfect for the kids/grandkids/nephews/nieces/friends - basically everyone between 10-18 😂

Junior Programme

U13

This is a squad for all accredited riders who are aged 10, 11 or 12 in the year 2022. You will be learning race strategies and developing track skills. We will also be encouraging the riders to attend the Friday Night Racing that occurs every two weeks during the term.

This squad trains on Mondays from 5:00-6:00pm and runs from Monday 17th of October until Monday 12th of December 2022 (8 sessions) * no session on 24th October.
Cost: $80 per term

U15

These riders are working towards being competitive at the U15 level and have a desire to learn more. We will be delving into Team Pursuit, Madison, Team Sprint, start technique, pacing and much more.

This squad trains on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00pm and runs from Tuesday 18th of October until Tuesday 12th of December 2022 (9 sessions)
Cost: $90 for the term

U17/U19

This is a group for riders who are working towards being competitive at U17 and U19 levels. We will be delving into Team Pursuit, Madison, Team Sprint, start technique, pacing and much more.

This squad runs every two weeks until the 2nd of December on these dates: 28th October, 11th November, and 2nd December from 4:30-6:00pm.
Cost: $80 for the term - The cost for this class includes Friday Night Racing and Open Race Night - dates for the racing below

How to register:
If you're interested in signing up for our Junior Programme, you can book online or get in touch with our team: (07) 823 1421 / [email protected]

Junior Racing

Every two weeks, the Grassroots Trust Velodrome hosts Junior Racing on Friday nights from 6pm – 8pm. Junior Racing is an exciting night where kids match themselves against their mates, put their skills to practice, and of course, have a whole heap of fun. Follow the Grassroots Trust Velodrome Junior Racing page for updates.

Riders will be racing against people of their own ability, as we believe this is the best way to ensure good honest fair racing! The organisers will place riders in the grade they believe will best suit their present ability, and this means they will get good competitive (but fun) racing!

Race Nights:

21st October, 4th November, 18th November, and 2nd December
The cost is $10.00 if you prepay or $15.00 on the night
You can book ahead by contacting reception on 07 823 1421 or [email protected] but we will be taking entries on the night!

07/10/2022

Races for tomorrow!

Event 1: A grade Snowball Race 15 laps
Event 2: B grade Snowball Race 12 laps
Event 3: C grade Snowball Race 10 laps
Event 4: A grade Team Pursuit*
Event 5: B grade Team Pursuit*
Event 6: C grade Team Pursuit*
Event 7: A grade Scratch Race 30 laps
Event 8: B grade Scratch Race 25 laps
Event 9: C grade Scratch Race 20 laps
Event 10: Catch up dial a 200