
Welwyn Wheelers runs a full programme of regular coached training sessions at Gosling Velodrome, Welwyn Garden City. To find the right type of session for you, pick from the Sessions Summary or Bookable Products sections below.
Riders must book and pay for entry in advance via our online booking system unless otherwise stated. Please check this page regularly for updates. Track bike hire is available for an additional £5 per session (click on the option when booking).
Sessions are held at the track at Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden City unless otherwise stated.
Last updated: 27/03/25
Sessions Summary (Spring)
Mondays | Open Track Training 7-9pm, from March 31st 2025 For riders with track racing experience, and experienced track riders who want accreditation to ride in the Welwyn Track League |
Tuesdays | Enduro Off Road Training 7-9pm, from March 25th 2025. Off road training session for adult and youth riders. Ridden on MTB, gravel, or CX bikes. Focussed on Endurance, Power and Skills. |
Wednesdays | Road Bikes on the Track 7-9pm, until March 26th 2025. Open RBOT session for competent club riders with a good endurance base, particularly those who race or will be racing on a regular basis. |
Fridays | Open Coach-Led Track Race Session 7-9pm, March 28th – April 11th 2025. Refresher race practice sessions in preparation for the Welwyn Track League. Welwyn Track League 7pm, from 25th April 2025 To become a track league member for 2025 please visit Welwyn Track League Rider Registration 2025. For weekly entry to Track League racing click here. |
Saturdays | Note that advance booking, by Friday at the latest, is essential for Saturday sessions. Due to insurance limitations, we must cap the number of participants. Unfortunately, this has occasionally meant turning away young riders. Go-Ride Freewheel Session 9–10:30am Novice session for young Youth riders wishing to improve their bike handling skills, aged 5-10 years old. Off Road Skills Session 9-11:00am Improvers session for Youth riders aged 10-16 years old. Open Track Session 9-10:30am Intermediate session open to all age categories with some track riding experience and looking to progress to racing. Open Derny Training Pacing Session 10:15-12:00pm 29th March, 10th May, 14th & June 19th July Experienced Senior, Junior & U16 Track Riders only (min age 14) only. Building confidence to ride safely behind a Derny for training and racing. Track Novice Sessions 2025 10:30am-12pm Learn to ride a fixed wheel track bike block 1 – 5th April (4 weeks) block 2 – 17th May (4 weeks) block 3 – 21st June (4 weeks) Navigated Off Road Ride 9am A 2+ hour off road adventure for Seniors, Juniors, U16 and competent U14s. |
Sundays | Club Run 9:30am from Gosling Sports Park (meet outside the Tennis centre) A social group ride with a café stop on the first Sunday of every month (we may increase the frequency of rides if we get decent numbers turning up). |
Up coming events
Date | Event |
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Thursday & Friday 10/11 April | Welwyn Wheelers Easter School Cycling skills development session for 5-6 year olds designed to improve young riders bike handling skills and build confidence. |
Friday 18th April | Welwyn Hilly 50km Time Trial Taking place on the usual Codicote-Hitchin-Kimpton circuit, under CTT regulations. Minimum age 12 years. There are separate categories for road bikes and time-trial (low-pro, disc wheels) bikes, Women and Open. |
Saturday 10th May | Dusty Devils – Round 1 Fun event and an introduction to racing for youth novices. U8, U10, U12, U14. No prior racing experience required. |
Sunday 8th June | National Youth Omnium round 4 Welwyn Wheelers are proud to once again host round 4 of the National youth Omnium Series. It will be an exciting day of racing for U14 and U16 riders, as well as a support event for U12s. British Cycling Entry link |
Saturday 14th June | This Girl Can at Welwyn – Track Taster Session FREE introductory track session for women and girls from 14 years of age. No previous track experience needed. Supported by This Girl Can and Welwyn Hatfield Council. |
Sunday 22nd June | Derny Fest Save the date 🙂 |
Saturday 5th July | Dusty Devils – Round 2 Fun event and an introduction to racing for youth novices. U8, U10, U12, U14. No prior racing experience required. |
Saturday 13th September | Dusty Devils – Round 3 Fun event and an introduction to racing for youth novices. U8, U10, U12, U14. No prior racing experience required. |
Bookable Products
Please note that all Track sessions are subject to weather conditions and availability of Track coach cover. All of our coaches are volunteers. There may be Filming at Gosling.
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