Lots of images of people cycling.

  • When: 6 August 2026, 10:30am to 3:30pm

  • Who: 8 to 17 year olds

  • Location: Palmer Park Outdoor Velodrome, Reading

  • Cost: Free

  • Closing date: 26 June 2026

This summer, enjoy a free day out at the Palmer Park Stadium and have a go at cycling on tandem bikes at the outdoor velodrome. With the support of Newbury Velo’s experienced tandem pilots, you’ll experience the joy of cycling in a fun and supportive environment and meet new friends at the same time.

Cycling is a great way to keep active and using a tandem bike means it’s a great activity to take part in with parents, siblings and friends. By cycling with a pilot, it also helps develop your communication skills.

Paralympian James Ball (gold medalist, Paris 2024) joined us at our last cycling taster event in October 2024.

Listen to what he had to say about his experience in cycling:

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