FULL GAS WINTER TRACK LEAGUE 2024/2025
It’s that time of year again, Track League 2024/25 is just around the corner. We have made a few changes for this year. As well as maintaining B endurance, C endurace, Women’s endurance & Para groups, for the 24/25 season we are pleased to re-introduce the Open A Endurance group! We will be keeping our reglar Tuesday evening slot, however with the addition of an extra group per evening racing will run from 7pm – 10pm. We will alternate through a 4 weekly cycle…
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LEAGUE REGISTRATION & ENTRIES
LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP IS COMPULSARY FOR ALL RIDERS. Leage Registration can be found under the membership tab in the Event-Suite shop.
All entries will be handled through the Event Suite App. All riders must first join the league before entering a race.
The Event Suite App will be the long term replacement for the Full Gas App. While the Full Gas app has been a great testing platform, its development and transition to “Event Suite” will significantly enhance the user experience once all the capabilities are available.
If you haven’t already, please use the link below to download the App and register yourself as an athlete. You will need to download the App before your race as this is the sign on process we will be using. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SIGN ON USING THE FULL GAS APP.
GROUP SELCTION
Groups will be run on an honesty policy – please enter the group you believe you will be most suited to. We reserve the right to move riders up or down groups if required.
Please note that in all previous years, women are welcome to ride the open groups in addition to this year’s women’s league at no additional league registration cost.
Youth A riders with sufficient track racing experience and valid indoor accreditation are permitted to race in any of the below categories.
Our track league groups are based on a riders fitness levels AND experience of racing on an indoor track.
Anyone embarking on their first season of track racing will start in the C or B group, regardless of their Racing Licence category or Road Racing experience.
- Open C Endurance
Ideal for riders with less experience and fitness levels suited to a slower pace and shorter distances (7.5km – 10km). - Open B Endurance
Riders in this group have participated in competitive events regularly and/or have been promoted from Group C based on performance. Race distances tend to be 10km and above. - Open A Endurance
Our most advanced and experienced group. New members may not join the A Group without sufficient Track Racing experience to compete at this level. - Open Masters 40 & Above
Open to any category of rider over the age of 40. - Womens Endurance Group
Open to all categories.
COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS
For all open and league events, a fully completed UK Indoor Track Accreditation (for Newport, Glasgow, Derby, Manchester or Lee Valley) is required and this should be listed on your racing license. Riders competing in the national squad or professional trade teams may be accepted by exception. *This does not apply to the Para Category*
Previous track racing experience is essential. All equipment must be compliant with current BC Technical Regulations and venue terms & conditions.
The use of Hire Bikes (or unauthorised use of ANY equipment belonging to the venue) is NOT PERMITTED in our Road or Track events. *This does not apply to the Para Category*
MEMBERSHIP & LICENSING
Silver or Gold British Cycling Membership is required and riders must have a FULL RACING LICENCE, valid for the current year. We do not accept Provisional or Day Licences. Racing licences need to include your signature and emergency contact details on the back. Photo ID is also required.
Licences expire on 31st December and may not renew automatically. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a current licence
PREREQUISITES FOR NEW RIDERS
In addition to successfully completing a full, UK Indoor Track Accreditation, anyone intending to participate in the Track League for the first time will need to develop their experience/skills sufficiently for racing PRIOR TO REGISTERING. Bridging the gap between accreditation and racing on the track is essential for racing confidently and safely. Lee Valley offers a number of skills training sessions and we recommend attending as many of these as possible (at least 10hrs of SQT or race training).
New riders are encouraged to come and spectate and/or volunteer to help if they want to get a clearer idea of what is involved.
Further information on Track Cycling can be found on the Track Cycling page of the British Cycling website.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Before entering any races please ensure that you have read and understood ALL of the event information.
All venue Terms & Conditions (including car parking) must be adhered to at all times. Our events are run under British Cycling Technical Regulations and overseen by a team of British Cycling commissaires. Riders compete at their own risk. These are competitive events ridden at high speed and are not suitable for beginners. We expect our riders to have some previous experience in the relevant discipline prior to entering – either from other races or through race-specific skills training sessions. All equipment – including clothing – must be fully compliant and riders are solely responsible for the condition and set-up of their bikes and all associated items. Use of hire bikes is NOT permitted. Use of on-board video or photographic recording equipment of any kind is prohibited during competitive events. There are no exceptions to this.
VENUE
Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Park, London E20 3AB.
Tel: 0845 677 0600
For details of football matches taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium (which may affect your journey) please visit the West Ham United website West Ham Fixtures.
DIRECTIONS
by Road
Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London , E20 3AB. Please refer to the above map for directions.
by Public Transport
Nearest station/tube: Stratford / Stratford International and Lee Valley VeloPark is a 20 minute walk from both stations. Several bus routes connect to Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the key routes being: 388, 308, 339, 97 and N205 which all stop near Lee Valley VeloPark. Stratford bus station and Stratford City bus station are both close by. Visit www.tfl.gov.uk for more information.
By Bike
There are cycle routes connecting Lee Valley VeloPark to local residential areas as well as the cycle routes through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The venue is close to Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 1 and Barclays Cycle Superhighway CS2.
Bike racks are available at the venue.
On Foot
There are good pedestrian links to Lee Valley VeloPark from Westfield Stratford City, Hackney and Leyton.
