Herne Hill in Winter

Watching the video Aaron posted yesterday, of Victoria Pendleton chase some trials rider around Herne Hill velodrome, reminded me that I'd never posted the photos of the track I took over the winter, so here they are. Herne Hill velodrome is old, in fact it's one of the oldest tracks still in existence, having been built in 1896. There's a ton of history at this place (check out Tracko's post from a while back about Tom Simpson racing here) and it was used in the Olympics in 1947. It's still being used regularly for racing today.

The entrance laneway, complete with cycling wall-art.

A reminder of the history of the place. Some of the seating, in fairness, looks like it's been around since 1896.

The more modern seating near the start line. The infield (where Crystal Palace used to play, football trivia fans) was being used for cyclocross this winter.

Turns 3 and 4. I don't think that picnic table is usually there...

Okay, it's not as visually impressive as the velodrome I visited in Caracas, but it's still a great place, and you can see world class riders competing there, especially during the famous Good Friday meet. If you live in London and you haven't raced yet, check out their Open Season races on the first Saturday of every month during the season.


Details on Herne Hill velodrome here.