DHL Sprint School

Locations and Dates

The locations and dates for Sprint School 2010 have now been confirmed. They are:

Friday 28 May - Newport Velodrome

Friday 11 Jun - Manchester Velodrome

Friday 6 Aug - Newport Velodrome

Friday 8 Oct - Manchester Velodrome

Friday 12 Nov - Newport Velodrome

Friday 10 Dec - Newport Velodrome

 

Timings:

Manchester events, 10.30am – 6pm

Newport events, 8.30am – 4pm

 

Information for riders

You will need to bring:

- Your bike

- Full riding kit

- Some comfortable clothes for the classroom time

- Rollers

- A bike tool kit

- A pen for autographs from the star riders

- Plenty of energy

- You will also need to bring a packed lunch, plenty to drink and any extra snacks needed

 

Please note that bikes and rollers are available to hire from the Velodrome if needed.

 

A typical day at Sprint School:

(please note that timings are approximate and session content will vary between schools and locations)

09.15   Arrive at the Velodrome to register and rack your bike in track centre
09.30   Briefing for all riders about the day. Riders will be separated into groups here.
10.00   Warm up on the track and observed sprint rounds, so coaches can give each rider some personal feedback.
10.30   ON THE TRACK
13.00   Lunch
14.15   Roller warm up led by coaches
14.45   Core stability and fitness workshop in track centre, led by expert coaches
15.45   Sprint racing on Wattbikes, applying lessons and tactics learnt on the track
16.30   Sprint School finishes

 

Spectators:

Family members and friends are welcome to watch the day’s activities from the Velodrome stands.