Training sessions are now taking place at the Velodrome each Wednesday from 8:45am to 12 noon. These sessions can be used for just riding or trying the track for the first time. There are around 4 regular riders with more expected to join as the word gets around. You will need to bring a cycle helmet, gloves/mitts and a track bike with no brakes and a fixed gear. Road bikes are discouraged and mixing road and track bikes simultaneously can be dangerous!
Not many people have their own track bikes here in Chang Mai. Ian Franklin, who helps riders at the velodrome, has a few that can be hired out for a small fee:
Dolan: Small size with 24″ wheels suitable for 8 to 10 years old child
Fuji: Small size suitable for 11 to 13 years old child; 26″ wheels
Giant Omnium: New track bike ready for any small rider. Size 46.5
Planet X: New track bike from the UK, size 52
Condor: Size 54, can occasionally be hired out; this is Ian’s main bike
Condor: Size 54 but used as a pursuit, kilo machine with tri-bars and disc
Harry Quinn: A beautiful campag equipped classic from this iconic builder. Size 55
Specialized: Loaned to us by Guy Greaves, size 57
Cost per session: Members 100 baht, non-members 200 baht (paid to 700 Stadium)
(Members of 700 Stadium can use all facilities at lower cost – 500 baht, need photo and passport/ID copy)
If you have not ridden the track before, now is the time to try it out. For the regular road cyclist track riding helps develop bike handling skills, speed, pedalling ability and core strength. Note how many of the UK’s top road riders came from a track background!
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Hello!
What are the status of the velodrome? Are there any regular traingdays?
Thanks.
I am trying to organise Wednesday mornings. We have been a bit disrupted because of the long rainy season but if you contact me (ianfra9@gmail.com) I can organise times with you. Ian