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Accreditation

The Sundrive Velodrome Committee  has re-scheduled four dates for accreditation in Dublin for those who wish to  partake in track racing at the Sundrive Velodrome in the coming year.

Gaining accreditation ensures that riders have the basic level of skill required to participate, safely, in training sessions. Riders are required to participate in at least one further full training session subsequent to the accreditation session in order for the coaches to assess their ability. Should the rider attain the required skills standard they will be ‘signed off’ and issued with an accreditation ‘pink slip’.  Once the rider has a ‘pink slip’ they will be allowed to partake in competition.

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  • 2023 upcoming Dates:
  • March 11, 2025 12.30 – 1430 ( Youth Only – now online)
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Bike Hire Saturday 11th March

Accreditation  at Sundrive
Gaining accreditation ensures that riders have the basic level of skill required to participate, safely, in training sessions. Riders are required to participate in at least one further full training session subsequent to the accreditation session in order for the coaches to assess their ability. Should the rider attain the required skills standard they will be ‘signed off’ and  added to the list of Track Accredited riders.   Once the rider is on that list they will be allowed to partake in competition subject to having the appropriate Cycling Ireland license

We have an extensive fleet of track bikes for hire and very experienced coaches on hand to help you make the transition. All hire bikes are fitted with Look Keo pedals (or toe strap via adapter) and gearing is restricted to 49×16.  This gearing is fine for training and developing cadence, but anyone looking to progress in the sport would eventually have to think about getting their own bike. But, as I say, we have hire bikes to help you get up and running. We don’t allow for changing of pedals but we do have a range of shoes with the correct cleats available.

There are of course benefits to taking in all aspects of our sport and we like to encourage and welcome everyone. Track helps you improve your pedaling, pace judgement, explosive power, seated acceleration and tactical awareness. But most importantly it is technically challenging and fun! Naturally it is those who put in the most time on the track who will excel, especially with the sprint events.

< List of Accredited Riders > (Updated 04/03/23)

Addendum

  • Both stages of accreditation must be undertaken within the same season.
  • Riders with less than 1 years racing experience will be removed from the list after two seasons of inactivity.
  • Attendance at normal training sessions will extend your accreditation status irrespective of whether you race or not.
  • Riders with in excess of 2 years extensive bunch racing experience may remain on the list at the discretion of the Track Commission despite inactivity.

<Cycling Ireland Track Accreditation procedures>

Saturday 18th February

Coaching Roster

February 2023
Saturday 04th Feb   1000 Sen/Youth         Hugh Byrne / John Coates
Saturday 04th Feb  1230 Sprint Open        John Coates     
Saturday 11th Feb   1000 Sen/youth          Ger Ivory / Eddie Lynch
Saturday 11th Feb  1230 Sprint Open        Ger Ivory
Saturday 18th Feb   1000 Sen/Youth          Ronan Ryan / John Coates
Saturday 18th Feb  1230 Sprint Open        Ronan Ryan
Saturday 18th Feb  1430 Accreditation      Ger Ivory / John Coates
Saturday 25th Feb   1000 Sen/Youth          Gwyn O’Murchu / Orla Hendron
Saturday 25th Feb  1230 Sprint Open        John Coates
Saturday 25th Feb 1430 Accreditation       Ger Ivory / Hugh Byrne

March 2023
Saturday 04th Mar 0800 Sprint Open     Hugh Byrne
Saturday 04th Mar 1000 Sen/U16           Hugh Byrne / Ronan Ryan
Saturday 04th Mar 1230 U12/U14           Ger Ivory / Ronan Ryan
Saturday 04th Mar 1430 Accreditation   Ger Ivory / Ronan Ryan
Saturday 18th Mar 0800 Open Sprint              Hugh Byrne
Saturday 18th Mar 1000 Sen/U16             Hugh Byrne / Colm Sevastopulo
Saturday 18th Mar 1230 U12/U14            Hugh Byrne / Colm Sevastopulo
Saturday 18th Mar 1430 Accreditation     John Coates / Ger Ivory
Saturday 25th Mar 0800 Derny                 Mark Kiely
Saturday 25th Mar 1000 Sen/U16           Eddie Lynch / Orla Hendron
Saturday 25th Mar 1230 U12/U14           John Coates / Colm Sevastopulo