The Velopark at London’s Lee Valley is one of the most stunning sporting facilities in the whole of Europe. Get your two-wheeled thrills at this amazing centre. It offers track cycling, road racing, BMX and mountain biking. The first place in the whole world to be able to do all four disciplines.The hub of the facility is the award-winning 6000 seat velodrome where famous Olympians and Paraolympians set the London 2012 Games alight.
Whether you are a beginner or an elite cyclist the VeloPark will cater for you. It is not even necessary to bring along a bike! You can hire everything you need for your fun on two wheels.
The velodrome (located indoors) is the fasted cycling track in the world. You can enjoy a one hour track cycling introduction. Or, if you already know what you’re doing then you can go through the four-stage accreditation course.The remodelled Olympic BMX track is a great idea for adrenaline junkies. It has over 30 bumps, jumps and berms.The road circuit is one mile long and floodlit – it is a leisurely options.
And for aficionados of off-road cycling there are 8km of traffic-free mountain bike trails.
The venue exists for everyone – amateurs and world champions.
Velodrome taster sessions
The Velodrome offers experience sessions where bike and helmet hire is included in the price. This is a great way for you and your family/friends to find out how it feels! It is a fun experience where you will get to ride the Olympic Velodrome track yourself! Sessions are one hour long and offer an exciting introduction to track cycling. You will be coached in the use of a fixed wheel bike and acquire basic skills.
Friday night party sessions
When you can bring along friends or colleagues for an evening of track cycling with timed laps. Spend an hour getting to know the bike and track with expert coach before you challenge each other with timed laps. Refreshments can be added to your package for afterwards. Please call the VeloPark to book on 020 8221 7709.
Velodrome and BMX Taster sessions
For those aged 12 and older this is an action packed day allowing you to experience the two London 2012 tracks for yourself. Take part in a Track Taster session and learn the key techniques of riding the Velodrome before trying the BMX track and all its features. And at the end of the session you can relax in the cafe.
Mud, Sweat and Gears
Your chance to go to the VeloPark and join in the Mountain Bike Cross County Olympic race series. Covering 2.7 miles using Lee Valley VeloPark’s mountain bike trails and connecting paths . It is expected to be fast paced! Click for details >
The London Olympics has left a fantastic cycling legacy with Track, Circuit, BMX and MTB all on the one site. The trails here were designed and built by MTB Trail legend Dafydd Davies of Coed Y Brenin fame utilising rubble from the site clearance…. This is what Re-Cycling is all about!
Education is an important feature of the facilities. There are programmes offered for people new to cycling, schools, clubs and community groups. Please contact the VeloPark before you travel to confirm your requirements.
The VeloPark also plays hosts to the world’s top cyclists. The 6 Day London and the UCI Track Cycling World Championships take place here.
The Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Rd, London E20 3AB
