Bournemouth launches brilliant new cycle track

A brand new cycle track has been opened in Bournemouth – a 250 metre outdoor facility for riders of all abilities. At a special launch event on 25th June the first race on the track was won by rising young star Ellie Coster – look out for her in Rio in 2016!

Former Olympic and Commonwealth rider Geoff Cooke spoke at the event: "I've ridden tracks all over the world and this is as good an outdoor track as I've ever ridden. It really is a superb facility, it’s absolutely fantastic and a real adrenalin surge. It's so easy to ride, and it's not so steep that kids will be put off. It's superbly fast but everyone can ride it. Come down and have some fun, come down and just ride it, it doesn't matter about winning and losing – just enjoy it!’

Bournemouth Cycling Centre is organising weekly drop-in sessions for experienced riders aged over 14 on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm. Saturday morning sessions will include training for newcomers, general fitness and developing track skills.

British Cycling's Chief Executive Ian Drake said: "It's a perfect example of the continued efforts we are making, together with Sport England, to create excellent modern cycling facilities across the UK. The new facility will support the growth of our sport at the grassroots to develop future cycling stars."

Find out more about the track.