Safety Rules of riding Newport Velodrome Track cycling by its very nature is a high risk sport. You ride at your own risk. The coach on the day will ensure that the riding environment is a safe and that you are briefed on how to ride safely and considerately of others. Here are the main safety points that you must adhere to during your track session coached by PDQ Cycle Coaching Ltd: Always listen to the coaches instructions. They are there to ensure your safety. The majority of accidents happen when riders are not listening to or doing what the coach has asked. There is a safety barrier between track centre and the track, this is there for your safety. Never enter the track beyond this barrier without the coaches permission and never when there are people riding on the track. NEVER walk or ride in a clockwise direction when on the track or concrete, even if you are just lining up to start riding. Always turn left out of the gate of the safety barrier onto the track. Line up on the railing of the track before starting to ride. Track bikes are fixed wheel, which means there is no free-wheel and your pedals are on direct drive to your rear wheel. So remember to keep pedalling even when you’ve finished your effort!! Covid 19 Safety Guidelines Please read and adhere to the guidance below to keep everyone safe and to ensure we can continue to offer track sessions. Please don’t not attend the session if you have any symptoms of covid-19 Please complete a lateral flow test within 24 hours before the start of the session Please do not turn up more than 30mins before the session starts Please arrive in your kit ready to ride if possible. The changing rooms and toilets are open but it is advised to come prepared where possible, only limited people are allowed in the changing room at any one time. Wear your masks when walking through the corridors to track centre until you reach your designated pen. If you need to leave track centre to use the toilets or go to your car please wear your mask. Please bring your own biro to sign on There is alcohol gel around the venue and will be one at the signing on desk for use Please bring your own drinks in case there is no access to the water fountain There are pen enclosures laid out in track centre, 1 rider per pen please, and do not move pens during the session. Please stay in your pen until you are called up to ride the track. Spectators are not allowed in track centre, they may be allowed to watch from the stands and will need to wear a mask. By signing on at the start of this session you are certifying that you have read these safety points and will abide by them during the session.
