TRACK
Fast, fun and safe – that’s track racing in a nutshell.
We organise racing and training at the most excellent Wellington Velodrome in Hataitai Park for the capital’s cycling community. Our junior programme is great, we have sessions for all abilities, and we welcome any rookies. There are plenty of opportunities for using the velodrome and making the most of our great coaches, whether you are a rookie or experienced rider. We host open days for anyone wanting to have a go, and have a stack of track bikes to borrow or rent.
New to track?
Riding on the velodrome is easy - there are plenty of opportunities to join planned sessions or do an introduction to track cycling if you’re a newcomer. Our season runs from October to March, costs are minimal, and we have track bikes to rent during the season if needed.
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We run two 'Have a Go' days one at the start of the season in September and one in the new year.
Senior Program
We run a great program of training and racing for all abilities.
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Get in touch to have a go track@pnp.org.nz
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Junior Program
Ages 7 and up. all abilities welcome.
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Get in touch to have a go juniors@pnp.org.nz
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Senior Training
Track Skills
Level: Rookie - Club Rider
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Improve your bunch skills and race tactics.
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Thursday Endurance
Level: Club Rider - Challenger
​Scratch Racing and endurance racing skills.
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Women's Night
Level: Club Rider - Challenger
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Training session for women wanting to race.
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Sprint Squad
Level: Club Rider - Challenger
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Development focused sprint training.
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Pain Train
Level: Club Rider - Challenger
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Motor-paced session involving 5 X 10 minute efforts that increase in speed as they progress.
Open Roll
Level: All Welcome
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The track booked for our exclusive use everyday over summer except Saturday mornings.
Junior Training
U13 & Beginners
This group learns bike handling skills in a fun, safe atmosphere. We play games on the bike, first starting out on the grass, then moving up to the track later. Formation riding, team events and time-trials are usually run on these afternoons. Peer coaching is provided by older, more experienced kids to help run this group.
Junior Development
Everyone develops at their own pace and riders soon move on to a higher level. This group moves up to motor-pacing behind a motorbike, sprint practice and pursuits. An all-together faster experience.
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Racing
We race most Sundays throughout summer from October to March with a programme of graded events suitable for all ages and abilities.
We run a mix of races every week from short and sharp sprints to longer endurance points and scratch races.
Club Racing
Fun racing for all comers, ages and abilities. Riders are recommended to have attended 2 Rookie sessions or have equivalent track experience. Free for PNP members and social members, no prizes, just good times.
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Wellington Cup & Sprint Ace
The prestigious Wellington Cup track cycling series sponsored by Tineli is held over 5 race carnivals. Come along for some great racing and earn points towards the Wellington cup.
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Laykold Cup Carnival
The one they all want to win! The Laykold Cup (30 laps) was first presented in 1928 and in recent years a Stayers Cup (24 laps) for masters, and a Poneke Plate for women (20 laps).
Our Facilities
Wellington Velodrome
Wellington Velodrome is a 333m outdoor concrete track located in Hataitai Park in Wellington City. The track is located at the top of the park above the netball courts. There is plenty of free parking close to the velodrome. There are toilets and changing rooms on site.
Club Rooms
The club rooms next to the velodrome are available to book.
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Membership options
The Wellington Velodrome is proudy supported by PNP. PNP Cycling Club organises cycling events around the Wellington region and is affiliated to Cycling New Zealand and Mountain Bike NZ. Everyone is welcome to join our Club. We strongly encourage you to take out a PNP Cycling Club membership, which would give you cheaper access to racing and training and support our efforts in running track cycling in Wellington.
Please note that you don’t HAVE to be a PNP Cycling Club member to ride and race at the Wellington Velodrome!
PNP Club Social Membership
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Access to coaching support at weekly training sessions
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Discounted bike hire at Wellington Velodrome
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Free Sunday club racing
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Discounted race entry for track carnivals and MTB races
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Use of track during booked times
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Access to clubrooms
PNP Club Membership & CNZ Licence
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Social Member benefits plus:
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Eligibility to compete in CNZ regional and national championships
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Eligible to receive a $50 subsidy when you enter events at a National or International level
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Eligible to apply for our High Performance Fund
Club Fees
Wellington Cup and Carnival Season Pass
Entry into Wellington Velodromes big race Carnivals and Cup days for the season
PNP Member Junior (U19) $40
Non-Member Junior (U19) $60
PNP Member Adult $60
Non-Member Adult $90​
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Training & Coaching Sessions
We have multiple velodrome sessions booked for our exclusive use.
PNP Member Junior (Beginners) $15
Non-Member Junior (Beginners) $30
PNP Member Junior (Dev) $35
Non-Member Junior (Dev) $70
PNP Member Adult $Free
Non-Member Adult $40
Bike Hire
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Range of sizes available from XXS-XL
spare pedals, cycling shoes, helmets and clothing.
PNP Member $80
Non-Member $100
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