Accreditation

• 2024 upcoming Dates:
• February 17th  12:30pm – 2:30pm
• March 02nd 12:30pm – 2.30pm
• March 09th 12.30 – 2.30pm (Youth)
• March 30th 2.30pm to 4.30pm
• May 11th 2.30pm to 4.30pm
• June 08th 2.30pm to 4.30pm
• August 17th 12.30 to 4.30pm (Extra Date added)

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

• Sign Up and Pay for Track Accreditation
  https://eventmaster.ie/event/YQjBcrOFjv
• Cost : Senior €15 including bike hire
              Junior/Youth €7 including bike hire

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.

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.

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