Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area - Grass Track Racing

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mtoto85
09-04-09, 01:04 PM
Hey all,

Just putting my feelers out there...

I'm looking for some info on starting a grass track league. Is there a good resource out there online? I'm looking for info on regulations, track size and maintenance of the track. Possibly a British club over the pond that would be looking to give some good pointers. Let me know! I'm looking for as much information as possible. Thanks!

merlin55
09-04-09, 01:27 PM
search and ye shall find, posts and links
MGtrack
09-04-09, 02:56 PM
A few links that might help point you in the right direction

http://www.kctv5.com/sports/20158068/detail.html


http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=14654

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/lei/News2006/20060419_richmond.asp

http://www.echucamoamacyclingclub.com/images/harry/Handout%20Mentality%20for%20Nov2008.pdf

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/tra/EventReports2007/20070528_Richmond_GP_GRass_Track.asp

Contact the people at the Richmond Cycling club in UK
http://www.richmondcyclingclub.co.uk/

Ain't google wonderful!

Richard Kennedy
09-30-09, 04:17 PM
Here's a link to a pdf facilities document published by Sport England a few years ago, it includes the basic format for a grass track:
Sport England Document (http://www.sportengland.org/facilities__planning/idoc.ashx?docid=67a34457-3b2f-468e-8d7b-d2dfe9041c48&version=2)
The rules for grass track racing don't differ much from those for hard track racing. The most significant difference is the lack of sprinters and stayers lines on a grass track.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.