Friday Night Racing
Term 2 Friday Night Racing:
The Plus Mortgage Trust Friday Night Racing is a fun-filled night of racing with friends. Riders are graded based off ability and have three rounds of racing to implement skills from training into a race environment.
We’ve got a stacked Term 2 lined up with 5 x Friday Night Racing:
May 1
May 15
May 29
June 12
June 26
A little more about how grading works:
A Grade:
Combined field with U23 riders
Gear restriction: 94-inch
Motorbike introduced to lift pace and challenge race-craft
B Grade:
Competitive, accessible and fun racing
Designed to build confidence and fitness
C Grade:
Team-based races and timed events to gain experience racing on the track
Opportunity to practise for Battle of the Schools
How to book:
Click the link to book online here. We really appreciate bookings made in advance as it helps us plan, but you can also sign up on the night. Cost is $20.00.
If you have issues booking online, please email reception@velodrome.nz.
For any questions about Friday Night Racing, email dan.gardner@velodrome.nz.
Junior Co-ordinator - Dan Gardner
Dan was a Professional Road Cyclist in Europe from 2015 until 2023, with notable performances including NZ Tour of Southland GC win in 2023. Alongside his role as Junior Co-Ordinator, Dan runs his own coaching, bike fit & aero testing service - Rehub. Dan has completed his B. Eng. (Hons), UCI Level 1 Coaching Course, and is Level 2 IBFI Bike Fit Accredited.
Term 2 Racing Dates:
May 1
May 15
May 29
June 12
June 26
Warm-up from 5:30pm, racing starts at 6pm.
