Track Accreditation
Perhaps you’ve already tried a Have-a-Go session or are keen to jump straight on in and embark on your journey to learning how to ride on the track regularly. Our accreditation process will provide you with just that!
Our next Track Accreditation is on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March.
The principle behind our accreditation process is to provide you with step by step coaching to enable you to progress to a level where you can safely ride the velodrome unsupervised.
A fully qualified coach will lead each accreditation class to ensure you become familiar with the bike, track riding etiquette and skills. This not only protects you as a newer rider, but also others who you are riding with and the track itself from avoidable damage.
The Accreditation Process
The accreditation process involves completing four modules.
Riders may move through the modules at different speeds, depending on their skills, confidence, and fitness on the track. Our coaches will assess each rider individually and decide whether you are ready to progress more quickly or would benefit from spending more time at your current level.
In some cases, a rider may move from Module 1 or 2 directly to Module 4 if they demonstrate the required ability and fitness. In other cases, repeating a module is completely acceptable and often helpful for building confidence and consistency. Your coach will let you know when you are ready to move to the next level.
Please note that accreditation modules must be completed within four weeks of each other. If more than four weeks passes between sessions, you will need to repeat the most recent module.
Track Accreditation Rates
As each class is 90 minutes in duration, it allows plenty of time to develop confidence, skills and fitness required to enable you to progress to one of our Grassroots Trust Velodrome Fitness Classes or join in one of our popular, unsupervised Open Rolls.
90 minute class session
Qualified Home of Cycling Coach
Grassroots Trust Velodrome track bike and helmet (we do recommend using your own helmet if you have one)
Cost
$25 per session
Accreditation Modules
Here is an outline of what each of the Accreditation Modules covers.
Please note: We need a minimum of four people to run an accreditation session. Bookings are essential and need to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Module 1: Introduction to Track Cycling
Your introduction to track cycling and getting started.
Here you will learn about the equipment, pedalling a fixed wheel bike, starting and stopping from the rail and riding on the track at a safe speed.
Module 2: Riding at a Safe Speed
Module 1 must be completed before booking onto Module 2.
Here we cover off riding at a safe speed on the track, riding in a line of riders, safe passing and getting a little higher on the track banking.
Module 3: Riding in a Group
Module 1 & 2 must be completed before booking onto Module 3.
This module covers riding in a group, moving up and down the track, passing riders in a group, lapping off in a pace line and testing your fitness.
Module 4: Fitness & Skills
Module 3 must be completed before booking into this module.
In this final module you put everything you have learnt into practice. Your Coach will take you through a series of drills and traditional track events to test your fitness and skills. At the end of this module, you’ll be assessed as to your readiness to ride the velodrome unsupervised. Once you’re signed off you are ready to join our Open Roll or Fitness & Skills sessions or keep riding the M4 Fitness and Skills class until you feel ready to advance to the next level.
How long is my accreditation valid for?
If you ride regularly, your accreditation remains valid and does not expire. However, if you have not ridden at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome for 12 months or more, your accreditation will lapse. In this case, you will need to attend either the Module 4 Fitness and Skills session or a Fitness Level class recommended by Grassroots Trust Velodrome staff.
If you are unsure whether your accreditation is still valid, please contact our reception team at reception@velodrome.nz.
Express Accreditation
Express Accreditation is available on request for cyclists who have previous track racing experience or who are accredited at velodromes elsewhere in the world. Depending on your skills and experience, you may be required to complete an on-track assessment.
Riders requesting Express Accreditation must provide proof of racing or training at a velodrome of similar design.
To enquire about Express Accreditation, please contact Craig at craig.rodger@velodrome.nz. You will also need to complete the Request Form to set up a rider profile and answer the questionnaire.