Herne Hill Velodrome
Herne Hill Velodrome, 104 Burbage Road, SE24 9HE
Herne Hill Velodrome, 104 Burbage Road, SE24 9HE
You are invited to a free open Tandem session for pilots and stokers at Herne Hill Velodrome to have a go on the historic open-air track, featured in the 1948 London Olympics.
There will be fixed-wheel track tandems to try, and opportunities to ride a selection of MSSC's own tandems too. Experienced track cycling pilots and coaches will be on hand.
The cafe will be open for hot and cold drinks and snacks.
This session is offered for free thanks to Limitless. We are collaborating with Merton Sports and Social Club for Visually Impaired People to be able to run this session, you can find out more about them here: https://www.mssc.org.uk/
Who Can Join?
Visually Impaired Riders, who will ride on a tandem, with a skilled and experienced pilot
Sighted riders, who may wish to learn how to pilot a tandem and help visually impaired riders experience the joy of cycling.
If you’re a sighted tandem pilot please register your availability via email (you don't need to enter here): contact Thea (tsmith@hhvt.org)
Session Details:
Session Duration: 2hrs. There will be plenty of breaks!
Bikes: We have two track tandems that people can try at certain times within the session, but this is a ‘bring your own bike’ session for tandem riders.
Experience level: No experience necessary. If you’re unsure about your ability to ride a solo/tandem two-wheeled bike, please contact us first.
What to Bring:
Water and a snack
Gloves
Weather-appropriate clothing
Recommended Clothing:
Lycra is not required, although we recommend that you don't wear anything too baggy - layers are recommended, as well as a warm jacket for after.
Helmets must be worn: these can be borrowed at no extra cost. If you have one of your own, you’re welcome to bring it.
Waterproofs (sessions will still run in bad weather)
Location:
Meeting Point: At the track meeting point, which is on the grandstand/pavilion next to the track. If you require additional help (eg meet and greet from a taxi or station) please let us know in advance through the entry form - these requests must be received by Friday 10th October.
Our site is fully wheelchair accessible.
We are situated at 104 Burbage Rd, London SE24 9HE. We’re a short walk (and even shorter cycle) from North Dulwich, Herne Hill or Tulse Hill overground stations and local bus routes can be found by clicking here. As you walk north-west along Burbage Rd (from the cross with Turney Rd) keep an eye out for some white curved walls, lovely wood panel gates and a small sign on your right-hand side.
We’ve a limited amount of free parking available on site but we encourage you to travel here by cycle or public transport where you can.
For more information about the recently updated traffic calming measures on Burbage Road click here or search ‘Dulwich Streetspace’. You can't access Burbage Road from the south (via the junction with Turney Road) on a weekday between 08:00-9:00 and 15:00-16:30. At those times you'll need to go via Half Moon Lane.