Swans Track Session - Derby Arena - Friday 12th April 2024

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  • After our successful visit to the Derby Track earlier this year, we plan to hold another event. This time, the plan is to include both track novices and those who have ridden the boards before (well at least once for some of us!)
    We are planning the session for a Friday evening in February but the track schedule for next year will not be available before November.
    So, this is a holding post to guage interest from you all.
    If you have never ridden a track before, no need to worry, as there will be a professional tracl coach to guide us through the session.
    As before, we can have 16 riders per hour of track booked, so we may book 1.5 or 2 hours this time if numbers allow.
    If you would like further information on cycling at the Derby Arena, please follow the link below for details of costs etc.
    https://www.derbyarena.co.uk/


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  • Hi Everyone
    So, we have a date for our Track Evening Event at the Derby Arena - Friday 12th April 2024 8:00 - 10:00pm.
    We hope to have a 2 hour session if we get enough riders. We can have up to 32 (16 on the track at any one time). Those of us who rode last time will remember how tiring riding the boards really is. So, we will run the session in 15-20 min sections at the coaches discretion. This will also allow us to have groups of riders for whom this is their first time on the track alongside those who have been before.
    Bikes and shoes will be available for hire on the night.
    Last time we car-shared to save costs and be friendly!!!

    Please see costings as attached below.
    Nearer the time, I will collate bike & shoe size information for the Derby Arena staff.

    PLEASE CAN YOU CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE TOP OF THIS POST

    Any questions, please ask me.
    Niall 07804-924493


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  • Excellent! Well done Niall for sorting.

  • Looking forward to it

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  • Please can I ask you all to ‘unattend’ and ‘reattend’ so I can see you still want to come in April next year - many thanks

  • NEW YEAR REMINDER
    Please can I ask you all to ‘unattend’ and ‘reattend’ so I can see you still want to come in April next year - many thanks

  • Hi All
    Please have a look through these notes (also attached if you wish to print).
    Can you e-mail me at brashn@live.com with you height/shoe size details as I need to collate this information in advance for the Derby Arena.
    Many thanks
    Niall
    SWAN WHEELERS CYCLING CLUB Track Event
    Derby Arena Velodrome – Friday 12th April 2024
    We have organised an opportunity for those who have never ridden inside a velodrome or would like another go. It is a very different experience to riding on the road – the bikes have one fixed gear and no brakes! But don’t worry, it really is great fun, not to say exhilarating!!!
    No equipment necessary – we can hire bikes and shoes (not needed if you have Look/Keo plates)
    We will have one hour on the track supervised by a track coach to guide us and help us to get the most out of our session.
    Booking:
    Our track booking is 8.00 – 10.00 pm on Friday 12th April
    Venue:
    Derby Arena, Communities and Place, Leisure Culture and Tourism, Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JB Tel: 01332 640011 http://www.derby.gov.uk
    Facilities:
    1) Parking - is free for 3 hours at the Arena. When you go into reception tap your car registration into the touch pad
    2) Arrival time - we can all meet in the cafe within the track area- we have access to the track area 30 mins before our session starts. So we can go in from 7.30pm
    3) Changing facilities - these are available along with showers. Lockers take £1 coins
    Costs:
    £11.98 track + track coach hire for 16 riders
    £13.98 track + track coach hire for 32 riders
    £8.90 bike hire (I will need to provide details as per the form below)
    £7.20 shoes (not needed if have Look/Keo plates)
    Total cost per rider is £28.08 (16 riders) or £36.13 (32 riders)
    Payment:
    Costs for tack & coach hire will need to be paid in advance (date to be confirmed) to SWCC as follows:
    Payee name: Swan Wheelers Cycling Club
    Lloyds Bank
    Sort code: 30-63-97
    Account code: 22215160
    Please add your name+Derby as the payment reference

    Costs for bike/shoe hire are payable on the night to the Derby Arena.

    Bike Hire sizing:
    Please supply details as per the form in the attached word. doc for height & shoe size (if shoes needed).
    Send your details to Niall Brash at brashn@live.com
    Any questions, please e-mail me or call on 07804-924493

    Niall Brash
    SWCC
    13.01.2024


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  • Are any of you looking to join in with the fun Derby Track Night on 12th April?
    There are still places available but I need to confirm numbers next week, interested then please hit the attendance button above ⬆️
    Many thanks, Niall

  • Please note the following update with confirmation of costs for our evening at the Derby Track:
    Individual costs as follows:
    Track and coach hire - £19.00 (payable in advance)
    Bike hire (2 hours) -£15.70 (payable on night)
    Shoe hire (2 hours) - £7.55 (payable on night)

    Please can you pay the club the £19.00 fixed costs asap:
    Payee name: Swan Wheelers Cycling Club
    Lloyds Bank
    Sort code: 30-63-97
    Account code: 22215160
    Please add your name+Derby as the payment reference

    There are still places left, so please invite friends, work colleagues! Any takers, please let me know.

  • Joining from WWCC are Ian Roy, Jeremy Mulkern, Mike Storey, Richard Burch, Tim Jones and Nick Cleaver. I will pass the updated details onto them.

  • Brilliant, thanks for getting them on board!

  • Good news!
    I have agreed with the Derby Arena that we do not need to provide bike/shoe size before we arrive.
    All you need to is pay the £19 to the club.

  • Another one from WWCC, Ben Jones, son of Tim.
    Tim will pay for both.

  • Thanks Stewart - the more the merrier!

  • Paid the £19.00

  • Paid

  • Paid

  • Is there anyone who is going on Friday who would consider giving me a lift. Happy to pay half for petrol. Thanks

  • Glynnis are you still wanting a lift or are you sorted.

  • Similar request - Julie & I are driving to Derby but Julie is going onto stay with friends in Sheffield. So, hoping someone could give me a lift back to Buckingham? Many thanks in advance. Niall

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