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31st March 2024 Welwyn Wheelers General News 0

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: 24/03/25

Sessions Summary (Spring)

MondaysOpen 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
TuesdaysEnduro 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.
WednesdaysRoad 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.
FridaysOpen 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.
SaturdaysNote 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.
SundaysClub 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).

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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Join us for the Welwyn Wheelers Hilly 50km Time Trial on Good Friday (18 April)! Saturday sessions at Welwyn is where it's at if you're aged 5-16! Don't forget to book, sessions are filling up quickly so get in there early. Come along and join the fun! Don't forget to book on to our regular Enduro sessions on Tuesday evenings. For adults and youth riders of all abilities. Booking for our Go-Ride Easter School is now open! The 2025 edition of the club's challenging and prestigious 'Hilly 50' time trial (32 miles / 50 km) will be held on Good Friday April 18th. Course details and entry can be found at https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/events/31637-welwyn-wheelers-hilly - advance entry closes on April 8th. The historic Welwyn Track League is back for 2025! From April 25th, Track League meetings are held on Fridays throughout the spring and summer at the Gosling Sports Park velodrome. To register and enter visit our website. British Cycling has updated the gear restrictions for youth riders for the 2025 season. These regulations are detailed in the 2025 British Cycling Handbook at https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/bcst_rulebook_and_constitution All members are invited to attend the club AGM on 24 Feb, in the party meeting room at Gosling Sports Centre (adjacent to the Trampolining Centre, in the CafeBar building) Meet at 7pm, with the AGM starting at 7:30pm. Tea, Coffee and Cake available to all attendees Please notify the Committee of any proposed changes to the rules at least 7 days prior to this AGM 20230215_WW_ClubRulesDownload WW_AGM_Agenda_2025Download Learn to ride on the banked track on a fixed wheeled bike at the Gosling Velodrome. Sessions delivered by British Cycling track qualified coaches. This year we will again be holding introductory Track Taster sessions and three series of progressive Track Novice sessions, for those seeking accreditation and advancement to racing. The Taster and progressive Track Novice sessions are open to novices of all ages - Youth, Junior & Senior, male & female....