Race Training - Session 1
Schedule
Sat Aug 16 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Lee Valley VeloPark | London, EN
About this Event
Hosted by Saddle Up Coaching, these sessions exist because we want to help women* feel ready, confident, and excited about lining up to race, whether that’s at the London Academy GP the following week, or another race sometime soon.
You don’t need any racing experience to join us. Each session is relaxed but practical, guided by British Cycling coaches and experienced riders. You’ll develop skills, improve confidence in bunch riding, and learn key race techniques step-by-step, with no pressure to race if you're not sure yet.
It’s also a great opportunity if you're simply looking to build better group riding habits, ride more smoothly in events or road settings, or just want to try something new in a supportive environment.
Each session includes 90 minutes of structured, skills-focused riding followed by 30 minutes off-bike, chatting through questions, sharing advice, and working out what’s next—for you.
You’ll meet other women at different points in their riding. Some will be racing soon, others might just be curious. Everyone’s welcome.
*we define women as all women, all non binary and all trans people
What to Bring:
- Road bike (no mudguards or tri-bars; bar ends plugged)
- Helmet, clipless shoes, suitable clothing
- Food and drink
- Tools and spares you usually carry
- Optional notebook for post-session notes
Prepare for The London Academy GP on 30th of August
These sessions align closely with the London Academy GP at Lee Valley. Last year, 39 women entered the 4th category race, making it the most welcoming and well-attended women-only race in London. These sessions will help ensure you feel prepared and comfortable, whether this is yout first race or one of many. And you can enter here.
Cost:
£15 per session
Reduced to £12.50 if attending both sessions (16th & 23rd August)
3 funded places are avaiable for u18s, please contact us via Instagram or [email protected]
If you have any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]
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London Academy is a women’s domestic racing team based in London, with a focus on developing riders from regional to national level in the UK. We hope to create a sustainable pathway into the sport for new racers and continue to contribute to the wider women’s cycling community by helping to get more women racing bikes.
Follow us on Instagram: @ldn_academy
www.londoncyclingacademy.com
Where is it happening?
Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 14.25 to GBP 16.96
