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kelwen
Joined: 20 Sep 2005
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 Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:01 pm Subject: Velodrome |
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Has anyone skated on one; specifically the one in Palmer Park in Reading?
What are the pros and cons for doing so? Is the banking likely to be an issue?
Main reason I'm asking is because I need more practice in Speed skate and I find skating indoors just too restrictive. Finding somewhere where I can go regularly would also be a plus and as I live pretty near to this it might be worthwhile i.e. good chance to start putting in some distance ( I'm quite new to this speed skating lark as lemming and ruff know)
Any pointers about skating on one would be most appreciated. |
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lemming
Joined: 05 Jan 2005
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Location: Reading, UK
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:55 pm Subject: |
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| Tim - I went there and so did Hans and Farhana. The banking is too steep for it to be useful unless you're really motoring. I also cramped up big time there (don't know if this was lack of fluid or the banking causing me issues) but either way, it's not ideal. |
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Hans
Former British Record Holder
Joined: 20 Sep 2004
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Location: Camberley
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:10 pm Subject: |
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| Went there, tried it and man that is some severe banking |
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kim
Joined: 03 Oct 2004
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Location: London
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| Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:58 am Subject: |
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| My company is holding some event in Herne Hill in a velodrome tomorrow. It's supposed to be able 6 miles aways from where I live.But I didn't get organised early enough so I probably won't be going. Doesn't look like a lot of banking. |
I've seen Herne Hill but not skated it, I'd say most velodrome banking would be much too much for me, I find tatem a pain, that would be way too much. |
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JonRBUK
Joined: 26 Jun 2004
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Location: Essex, England
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| Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:39 pm Subject: |
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Hey All! Hope everyone is well and training hard through the winter!
I've skated the one at palmer park, in fact I've broke 2 or 3 british records there.... in fact the british track championships were held there twice!
and from what i remember it was fast! (i got 31.51 in my 300m when i was 11/12) |
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peterc
Joined: 10 Mar 2004
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Location: M3 somewhere
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| Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:46 am Subject: |
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| My company is holding some event in Herne Hill in a velodrome tomorrow. It's supposed to be able 6 miles aways from where I live.But I didn't get organised early enough so I probably won't be going. Doesn't look like a lot of banking. |
I've seen Herne Hill but not skated it, I'd say most velodrome banking would be much too much for me, I find tatem a pain, that would be way too much. |
I could have sworn I posted this not Kim, Kim can you confirm this isn't a figment of my imagination? Did you type this? |
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