Round 3 of the Lloyds National Track Series brings live track racing to the velodrome at Derby Arena.
Round 3 of the Lloyds National Track Series comes to Derby Arena on Saturday 9 January and Sunday 10 January, bringing live track racing to the venue's newly refurbished velodrome. It's the third stop of the series, so the competition should be in full swing by the time it reaches Derby.
If you've never seen track cycling up close, it's a different beast from the road. The racing happens on the banked boards of the velodrome, where the riders stay on the track by leaning into the curves, and the action is fast and tight. Because it's a series, these aren't one-off races; they're part of a larger competition, so the riders are fighting for points across the season. It's the kind of thing that's far better seen in the flesh than on a screen, especially when you're right there by the track.
The racing runs across two days, both starting at 9:30am. Each day's programme takes about nine hours to get through, so if you're planning to stay for the whole thing, it's a proper day out. You can pick one day or do both, and the venue is Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, DE24 8JB. Seating is unreserved, so you'll just take whatever spot you can find on the day.
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Tickets are £10.50 for a standard seat, and there's a reduced price of £8 for disabled people, over 60s, students, under 16s and the unemployed. If you book for both Saturday and Sunday, you get £5 off the total. With the racing starting at 9:30am on both mornings, it's a long haul if you go for the full weekend, but it's the best way to see the whole round.
