The track is back

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Indoor track cycling has resumed at Bondholder Derby Arena, following work with British Cycling, the sport’s professional body.

This initial phased reopening allows bookings for sessions up to 28 days in advance, with accredited cyclists allowed to return and wider participation set to be allowed over the coming weeks and months as guidance changes.

Accredited cyclists are those who have passed all four stages of accreditation needed to gain the necessary skills and experience to use the Derby Arena track confidently and to a high standard. Indoor competition is not yet permitted.

All sessions need to be booked in advance, to allow the team to regulate the numbers of people attending at any one time, and the thorough cleaning of all equipment between sessions. Bookings can be made online via derbyarena.co.uk/cycling or by calling 01332 640011.

Watch the below video to see how the venue is ensuring a safe return.

Councillor Robin Wood, Derby City Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism, said: “Derby Arena is the regional centre for track cycling so we can’t wait to start welcoming accredited cyclists back, and look forward to more riders joining us as soon as the guidance allows. Things will have to run a little differently but the welcome is as warm as ever.”

Cyclists are asked to familiarise themselves with full information about how sessions will work, what safety measures are in place by visiting derbyarena.co.uk/cycling.