MASTERS NATIONAL TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

British National Championships will be open to British Cycling Members who are citizens of the United Kingdom and dependent Territories, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands. Riders must hold a valid UCI-recognised license showing the rider nationality as “GBR” which has been issued at least 28 days prior to the Event. If resident in another country the rider must hold a United Kingdom passport and must not, in the same year, have competed in the national championship of any other UCI affiliated national federation.

COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS

Previous track experience is essential & riders compete at their own risk. All equipment must be compliant with current BC Technical Regulations and venue terms & conditions.

RACE ENTRIES

Entries for all events will close on 31st May.

Once accepted entries cannot be refunded or transferred.

Wherever possible, Championships will be run in 5 year age bands. However, if there are insufficient numbers, categories may be combined into 10 or 15 year age bands.

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A full schedule of events, including timings, will be released once entries have closed.  Schedule is subject to change.

The track centre layout will remain the same from 2025. 

There will be a general open plan pen layout where as before you can lock and leave your kit overnight, as always at your own risk.  Any riders using the general pens accept that, although you can lock your equipment in that pen, if you are not occupying that pen, other riders are welcome to set up in that pen for their event.

Premium pens are only to be occupied by those riders who have purchased them and will come with the option of power *Please note there are a limited number of Premium Pens that will have access to a power source* The cost of a Premium Pen is £7.50 per rider per day or £10 per rider per day if power is required.

For the sake of clarity, there will still be plenty of free to use pens as before.

BOOK YOUR PREMIUM PEN

Lorna of LT Sports Massage will be attending he event. To book your pre or post race sports massage, please email lornae1@outlook.com.   Lorna will also be taking bookings on the day (subject to availability)

BOOK NOW

Track centre catering will return again for 2025 and will once again be supported by Marks Kitchen who will be offering a range of pastas, baguettes, salads, snacks & cakes all prepared freshly for your enjoyment and convenience. 

Bamboo coffee will be supporting the Championships for 2025, offering a quality range of barista grade coffees, teas, soft drinks, as well as smoothies.

MEDAL CEREMONIES 

To keep the racing moving and limit track time, we will be presenting morning session medals during the lunch break and afternoon session medals in the evening once racing has finished. 

CHILL OUT & CATCH UP

Once again, we are trying to create more of a social atmosphere after racing, where everyone can catch up and chat outside of the pressure of racing.  The far end of the track will have a rider lounge area where riders can chill out and catch up with friends while watching the racing in comfort. This area will double as the presentation and dining area.

Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales

Address: Newport International Sport Village, Velodrome Way, Newport NP19 4RB

Tel:  01633 656757

BY ROAD FROM THE WEST

From the M4, Junction 28 exit onto A48 toward A467 Newport/Risca. At the first roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Southern Distributor Road. At the second roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Docks Way/Southern Distributor Road. At the third roundabout take the 1st exit and stay on the Southern Distributor Road. At the fourth roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on the Southern Distributor Road. At the fifth roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on the Southern Distributor Road. At the sixth roundabout take the 4th exit and stay on the Southern Distributor Road. Turn left onto Langland Way. Then turn 1st left, then turn right. You can then either go ahead for the Velodrome or turn right for the Pool and Tennis Centre.

BY ROAD FROM THE EAST

From the M4, Junction 24 take the A48/A449 exit to Newport. Keep left, follow signs for City Centre and merge onto Ringland Way/Southern Distributor Road. At the first roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on the Southern Distributor Road. At the second roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on the Southern Distributor Road. At the third roundabout take the 1st exit onto Southern Distributor Road. At the fourth roundabout take the 3rd exit and stay on the Southern Distributor Road. At the fifth roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on the Southern Distributor Road. Turn left onto Langland Way. Then turn 1st left, then turn right. You can then either go ahead for the Velodrome or turn right for the Pool and Tennis Centre.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Outbound from the bus station Routes 43, 74 and X74
Inbound to the bus station route 42, 74 and X74

PARKING

There is free parking available for all of the venues at Newport International Sports Village.