Spring & Summer season
For the Spring and Summer we turn our attention to the track. We hold our popular track sessions at Gosling Sports Park Velodrome every Saturday between 2pm-4pm. These run each week unless otherwise stated (see below).
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Track Coaching
2.00pm - 4.00pm, Gosling Sports Park Velodrome, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XE
Basic requirements:
a) Cycle helmet
b) Mittens, gloves and flat soled shoes (unless you are using clipless pedals - please let us know)
c) Suitable clothing for the weather conditions including rain protection
d) £5 fee for use of the track
e) £5 for track bike hire (we have track bikes from 24" wheel size upwards) - hopefully will be able to accept contactless payments
f) Drink to keep hydrated
g) Dress in cycle clothing preferable, but sports gear is OK and dress appropriately for the conditions.
Members only. Membership is just £6 per annum - go here to join us!
To sign up for a session (members only) go here.
Autumn & Winter season
For the Autumn and Winter we switch to cycle-cross. We hold our popular off-road sessions at Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre (CCCC) every Saturday between 9am-11am. These run each week unless otherwise stated (see below).
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Cyclo-cross Coaching
Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre, Old Oak (off Cottonmill lane), St Albans AL1 2EF - 9am to 11am.
Please arrive by 8.50am so we can start promptly.
Basic requirements:
a) Cycle helmet
b) Mittens or winter gloves
c) Off road bike - mountain bike or Cyclo-cross bike
d) £5 for use of the CCCC facilities
d) Drink and food
e) Dress in cycle clothing preferable, but sports gear is OK and dress appropriately for the conditions.
Members only. Membership is just £6 per annum - go here to join us!
To sign up for a session (members only) go here.
All seasons
Sunday Youth Road Ride.
Please contact our
The routine is for departure at 9,00am with a coffee stop at 10.15am and to be back by midday. Basic requirements
- Riders must be self-sufficient on the roads (typcally age 12+) have a proper road bike, suitable kit, a cycling helmet and adequate fitness for a 40-50 mile ride averaging 15 mph.
- All riders must be VCC members and have British Cycling membership/third party insurance. VCC Club membership: We need a record of the riders for emergency contact details etc.
- Please also note that we have a mudguard policy over the winter. We won't turn you away if you haven't got this sorted straightaway, but we ask for riders to have the rear wheel covered to a level below the axel to avoid spraying riders behind. There are plenty of options (Race Guard and Crud2). Shout if you need advice. Please see information here.
Teamer App
Now this is really important! We use Teamer to know who will attend a session and ensure we have enough coaches on the day.
If you have not done so already Please register with Teamer and join the VCC Youth Development Team!!
Please let me know if you are not invited, have not seen any details or are having technical difficulties. See here.
Interested in helping our Youth Development Program?
With increasing numbers of children attending, we are always on the lookout for volunteers who can help out with Saturday coaching or the Sunday Youth road ride. Please contact
