Changing Places Day at the Velodrome

On Wednesday 30th October 2013 two Silverhill pupils, Emily and Louisa went to an event at the site of the new Velodrome at Pride Park called 'Changing Places Day'. It's aim was to increase awareness and educate road users, particularly cyclists and HGV drivers, about the challenges faced by both when sharing the road.

The girls and their family had lots of things to do and see, including a demonstration on a 'Street Velodrome', lots of information from groups like Cycle Derby and other cycle related shops like Samways. There was a chance to sit in a HGV and see from the driver's perspective. They also had a tour of the Velodrome which is still under construction - we had to wear hard hats and hi-viz jackets!

The most exciting part of the day was meeting Sir Dave Brailsford, British Cycling Performance Director and Team Sky Principal. The girls got his autograph on a Cycle Derby map as they told him about their own local Sky Rides. At the end of the event they were given a goody bag.

If you would like to know more about Cycle Derby; events, routes, activities, training or the exciting new velodrome you can read about them here.