Track cycling is the ideal cycling discipline to develop bunch riding skills, speed and power in a safe environment.
Some of the best professional riders in the world including past world champions have a track background.
Locally there are many success stories such as that of TrackCyclingSA club member, Sparkles Schultz. He started out on the track two years ago at Bellville velodrome. He was only 15 years old. He recently went on a training camp at the UCI centre in Paarl. He was chosen because of his performances at track cycling nationals and the Bellville velodrome league series.
Nikalau Volsteedt is also a rider who progressed rapidly after her track cycling introduction. She joined TrackCyclingSA on the velodrome as an under 17 rider. She won the national championship in the junior elimination race in March this year. She is from a MTB background, but quickly adapted to the velodrome with the support of the club.
The track bicycle is usually the barrier to entry for new riders since these are the only bikes allowed on the slopes of the Bellville velodrome. They have a fixed gear and no brakes. Riders slow down by pedaling slower. TrackCyclingSA club removes the barrier by providing free access to bikes for 13 to 17 year old scholars at our “Try out track” days.
The next session is on Sunday, 24 Nov. Pre-booking is essential to secure a bike. This is the last one for the year! Don’t miss out!
