Melton Olympic Cycling Club hit the velodrome

Melton Olympic Cycling Club riders are on track for a successful season after going indoors to step up their preparations for the new season.

A group of 24 members attended Derby Velodrome for training and racing.

Melton Olympic Cycling Club riders pit their wits behind the derny bike, a motorised bike which gets gradually faster on each lap EMN-180604-141946002

placeholder image — Melton Olympic Cycling Club riders pit their wits behind the derny bike, a motorised bike which gets gradually faster on each lap EMN-180604-141946002

Split into groups depending on experience, various skills were put into practice before they all tried out sprint races and Keirin racing behind a derny bike.

More sessions are to be arranged for later in the season, and coaching is included for any budding Mark Cavendishes who fancy having a go at this fast and exciting form of racing.

Melton Olympic’s club runs continue throughout the year, meeting at Mill Street car park at 9am on Sundays. Non-members are welcome to join in.