The Velodrome track at Palmer Park Leisure centre and stadium is 460m around a athletics track. The Velodrome is over looked by a 780 seat stand which is great for event days. The Velodrome is enclosed by a British cycling approved gate/fence and can be used by both fixed wheel and road bikes.
Coached sessions
Coached cycling sessions run every Tuesday 8:15pm to 9.45pm. Sessions are open to all 16 years of age and above. Coached by John, he sets the nights training and ensure everyones safety throughout. The sessions change from fixed wheel to road bike depending on the season. September to March is winter season using road bikes. From April to August is fixed wheel bikes.
Cycling Clubs
The Velodrome is home to Palmer Park Velodrome Club. A club offering qualified coaching to 8-18 year olds training on a Monday (September to April) and Saturday.
Also home to Reading track league, training April to September on Monday evenings.
For more information please see the clubs website:
Drop in sessions
We offer casual cycling usage throughout the day and where possible the evenings. Bike hire is not available. These are all bookable online.
Track hire
The veledrome is available to hire. This Includes:
- Cycling track
- Grand stand seating
- Officials box
- Tannoy is required
- Marguee
For availability and cost please email us: