Timetables

Session Length: 60 minutes 
Age: 12+ years 
Minimum Height: 127cm / 4ft 2in 
Equipment Hire: Gloves £4 

Hit the berms in this experience session on the BMX track. Put your skills to the test as you get to grips with this fun sport. 

If you're a competent rider who's comfortable on a BMX bike, this session is for you*. We offer two options for our BMX Taster sessions 7 - 12 years and 12+ years, just book onto the one for you. 

*Please note, participants must be able to ride confidently whilst standing to take part in these sessions. If rider is unable to do this, we recommend attending our CoreStart - Learn to Ride BMX first to develop the skills required.

Essential Information

• Bike and helmet hire is included with this session Bring your own gloves, they can also be hired from us too 
• Arms and legs must be fully covered 
• BMX Taster session must be passed before riders can attend SkillSeries, RaceReady and Pay and Ride sessions
• You must arrive and report to Lee Valley VeloPark reception at least 30 minutes before your session is due to start. Late arrivals will not be able to ride and will not receive a refund
• During the winter months sessions maybe delayed or cancelled depending on weather / track conditions. Cancellation of the session could be on the day

Age: 7 - 14 years
Height: Min 127cm | 4ft 2in
Max riders: 16 per party
Length of activity:  1 hour outside

What's Included:

• Please note that parents are to bring their own birthday cake, party bags and table decorations if required. No balloons, party poppers, silly string or similar.
• Parental supervision will be required, one adult (over 18) to every seven children, so a minimum of two adults per party
• The lead parent will also need to sign our group parental / guardian consent form for all children to take part in the activity
• Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the session
• Bike and helmets included
• Arms and legs must be fully covered to take part in the BMX session
• Gloves must be worn for BMX / MTB
• Medals and small Lee Valley water bottle
• Payment required in full at the time of booking, non-refundable – if less riders attend no refund will be given for unused spaces
• Lee Valley VeloPark customers are entitled to up to 4 hours free car parking upon entering the car park and remaining throughout their whole visit. It is your responsibility to enter correctly your full vehicle’s registration number into the venue terminals and note when your 4 hours expire
• During the winter months BMX sessions maybe delayed or cancelled depending on weather / track conditions. Cancellation of the session could be on the day
• If for any reason you need to cancel a birthday party you must give us at least 30 days notice and we will only allow you to reschedule once

Age:  3 - 11 years
Max riders: 14 per party
Length of activity:  1 hour 15 minutes Balance Bike or Pedal Up Session in track centre to include kitting up, games and podium presentation medal awards at the end.

What's Included:

• Please note that parents are to bring their own birthday cake, party bags and table decorations if required. No balloons, party poppers, silly string or similar.
• Parental supervision will be required, one adult (over 18) to every seven children, so a minimum of two adults per party
• The lead parent will also need to sign our group parental / guardian consent form for all children to take part in the activity
• Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the session
• Bike and helmets included
• Arms and legs must be fully covered to take part in the BMX session
• Gloves must be worn for BMX / MTB
• Medals and small Lee Valley water bottle
• Payment required in full at the time of booking, non-refundable – if less riders attend no refund will be given for unused spaces
• Lee Valley VeloPark customers are entitled to up to 4 hours free car parking upon entering the car park and remaining throughout their whole visit. It is your responsibility to enter correctly your full vehicle’s registration number into the venue terminals and note when your 4 hours expire
• During the winter months BMX sessions maybe delayed or cancelled depending on weather / track conditions. Cancellation of the session could be on the day
• If for any reason you need to cancel a birthday party you must give us at least 30 days notice and we will only allow you to reschedule once

Learn how to ride a bike at Lee Valley VeloPark where medals have been won and memories made. No matter your age or ability we have Instructors on hand to help teach you or your child how to ride a bike in a more focussed environment.

Session Length: 80 minutes 
Age: 12+ years 
Minimum Height: 145 cm / 4ft 9ins 

The same introduction to track cycling as the Velodrome Taster where you'll learn basic track skills but with the addition of a flying lap. Compare yourself to the professionals with this timed flying lap to end the session.

Essential Information

• Bike, helmet, gloves and Look Keo cleats hire is included with this session
• Track mitts/cycling gloves must be worn
• We would recommend wearing cycling shoes; if you have your own, Look-Keo cleats are compatible with bikes provided, if you don’t own your own, we'll provide you with a pair. Normal trainers can also be worn for our experience sessions if preferred
• Shoulders must be covered
• If you weigh more than 109kg (17st 2lb), unfortunately you wouldn't be able to hire one of our bikes, however you would be able to ride the track on your own track specific bike
• If you're under 130cm (4ft 5ins) tall and want to hire a bike from us please contact us before making a booking so that we can discuss your requirements
• You must arrive and report to Lee Valley VeloPark reception at least 30 minutes before your session is due to start. Late arrivals will not be able to ride and will not receive a refund