Ride a velodrome track
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
A velodrome's banked wooden track looks like a wall from the bottom, and riding round it on a fixed wheel bike is unlike any cycling you can do on the road. Lee Valley VeloPark in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park runs coached taster sessions on its 250m track, with a bike, helmet and gloves included.
ModerateUnder £100 / $130An afternoonIndoorsWith othersUK
How to start
- Read the Velodrome Taster details on the Lee Valley VeloPark page, including the height and weight requirements.
- Book a taster session and arrive at reception in good time, as latecomers cannot ride.
- Wear a top that covers your shoulders, and bring cycling shoes if you have them or trainers if not.
Where to go
We opened this link on 8 October 2026 and found it to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
Plan this
Pick a day, or a month, and we will set out how to get ready, step by step, with a date and a reason for each. The hard part of a day out is the timing: the right season, tickets and getting there. The plan watches the calendar for you.
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