London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

Sammy · 29th September 2008

I'm thinking of heading to herne hill for my first time on a velodrome tonight. I'm selling my bike tommorow as I've got a new one on the way, how does it work with borrowing bikes there? I think it starts at 5 - any ideas of when to turn up?
Also I'm gonna ride there on my ride bike with road spd pedals on, what pedals do the hire bikes have? Should i bring a pair of trainers for flat pedals and cages or what?

Help appreciated!

Cheers

fatboyralph · 29th September 2008

it's £3 per session on saturdays. that incl bike hire. i imagine, mondays are priced the same. bring a pedal spanner so you can use your own pedals. otherwise, as long as your shoe fits into the cages, you're fine. you dont go at mikec/hillbilly speeds during induction anyway

Sammy · 29th September 2008

cheers

mikec · 29th September 2008

I would say get there as early as possible. It gets too dark for me now as my eyesight is not good enough to race at dusk. Unless you can get on the track for 5ish, it is hardly worth going.

Costs £3. I cannot be certain if they are doing inductions on Monday nights though. Actually, I think I do remember seeing some youngsters getting inducted about 3 weeks ago so you should be fine

Sammy · 29th September 2008

yea on the website it says there doing induction sessions on monday nights to due to high demand, thanks

Sammy · 30th September 2008

Think i'm hucked, definately need to get my fitness back up though

andyp · 30th September 2008

I'm guessing you went last nigh then Sammy? There was some discussion (in the pub last night) as to whether they were still doing Monday night inductions.

fatboyralph · 30th September 2008

it was quite dark last night, and windy! how long did the session go for?

Sammy · 30th September 2008

yea it was a bit windy, rode till 7ish - only £2 quid though! bargain

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Sammy	Herne Hill Monday Nights - help please I'm thinking of heading to herne hill for my first time on a velodrome tonight. I'm selling my bike tommorow as I've got a new one on the way, how does it work with borrowing bikes there? I think it starts at 5 - any ideas of when to turn up? Also I'm gonna ride there on my ride bike with road spd pedals on, what pedals do the hire bikes have? Should i bring a pair of trainers for flat pedals and cages or what? Help appreciated! Cheers
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29th September 2008	#2
fatboyralph	it's £3 per session on saturdays. that incl bike hire. i imagine, mondays are priced the same. bring a pedal spanner so you can use your own pedals. otherwise, as long as your shoe fits into the cages, you're fine. you dont go at mikec/hillbilly speeds during induction anyway
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29th September 2008	#4
mikec	I would say get there as early as possible. It gets too dark for me now as my eyesight is not good enough to race at dusk. Unless you can get on the track for 5ish, it is hardly worth going. Costs £3. I cannot be certain if they are doing inductions on Monday nights though. Actually, I think I do remember seeing some youngsters getting inducted about 3 weeks ago so you should be fine
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30th September 2008	#6
Sammy	Think i'm hucked, definately need to get my fitness back up though
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30th September 2008	#7
andyp	I'm guessing you went last nigh then Sammy? There was some discussion (in the pub last night) as to whether they were still doing Monday night inductions.
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