One thing that confused me last year was the mention that you're not allowed to swap out pedals on hire bikes. How are we supposed to setup cleats from a different system without the pedals(/bike) to fettle with?

I put this to a few others who track further up north and they've said that there isn't a problem with swapping pedals.

So - are you really not allowed to swap pedals out at Newport?

All,

Below are the confirmed dates for this winters velodrome sessions:

31st October 2010

14th November 2010 - unfortunatly this crahsed with the COBCC Cycle cross event, sorry but it the only space that was avalible

02nd January 2011

30th January 2011

13th February 2011

All sessions are 9am -12pm, open to all and cost only £10 to COBCC memeber (£15 to non members) bargin-tastic. Those that own track bike - well done you, those of us that dont it cost £8 to hire one. All in all £18 for three hours of coached cycling in the DRY, diiing dong.

If you fancy joining in with the shinanagans call the shop 01432 261 211 and speak to either Me, Clive, Matt, Mandy Moxan or I.T Timmy to resurve your place.

Chio chio

Luke - let me know if there is a slot available please, thanks Stu

Luke, pen me in for ALL the track sessions!!!

Hi all, i know its not winter yet ! .However young bradders has provisionally booked (subject to the B.C last minute requirements ) the following sessions.

31st oct ,14th nov ,12th dec ,9th jan , 13th feb .These are 9.00am to 12.00am,be there from 8.30am to be on the track for 9.00am start.

the session will be £10.00 per rider and if you have not got your own bike (shame on you !)this can be hired on site at £7.00 per session.

You will need to register with luke at the shop and pay to ensure you secure one of the limited 30 places .

you will need a helmet gloves and if you hire a bike compatable shoe/pedal system,this is currently look delta but i will check nearer the time as this may change to a newer brand.

no previous experiance needed for the first two sessions as these will cater for first timers as well as old hands,so stop worrying about banked tracks and splinters anyone can do it (except robin obviously !).

the session also includes a qualified coach (should be boinic steve from last year)so we are all in good hands.

any one unsure or needing more info ,just ask.

should places not be filled closer to the time i will open it to other local clubs,and will encourage the likes of george burgess etc from the wheelers to "have a go"

enough for now.

Captian sick note (and fed up ) beaky.