Lee Valley VeloPark Olympic Park London

We offer schools and students the opportunity to embrace the legacy of the London 2012 Games and learn exciting cycling disciplines in safe, supervised sessions all run by fully qualified coaches. Experiences range from hands on cycling activities to walk and talk tours of this iconic sports venue.

Indoor track (Velodrome)

This exciting track cycling session is a great way to introduce students in year seven or above (11 – 18 years old). Students will be taught skills in the world famous London 2012 Olympic Games track centre. For this session, all students will need basic experience of riding a bike and there is a minimum rider height 145cm (4ft 9in). Our supervising coach will be responsible for students on the track, with the school teacher responsible for students in the track centre waiting area.

Availability: 

Mondays 10:00 – 12:00,

Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00 and 13:00 – 14:00

Fridays 10:00 – 12:00

Cost: From £125 per session

BMX

Aimed at introducing BMX cycling to students in year 3 or above (7 – 18 years old. Minimum rider height 127cm / 4ft 2in). As well as riding on the remodelled London 2012 Olympic BMX track, the secondary practice track can be utilised by students under teacher supervision. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will be supervised by the coach on the track, whilst the rest of the class are supervised by a school teacher.

Availability: Monday – Friday 10.15 – 11.15, 11.30 – 12.30, 13.00 – 14.00 & 14.15 – 15.15

Cost: From £125 per session for up to 16 students

Mountain Bike Trails (Skills Area)

The venue will devise a series of trail sessions for students in year 6 or above (10 – 18 years old. Minimum rider height 135cm / 4ft 5in), which will help students to become safe, competent riders. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will ride with both a coach and cycling competent school teacher. One cycling competent teacher must ride (mandatory).

Availability: Monday – Friday 10.00 – 11.00, 11.15 – 12.15, 12.45 – 13.45 & 14.00 – 15.00

Cost: £125 per session

Road Circuit

Aimed at introducing road cycling to students in year 6 or above (10 – 18 years old. Minimum rider height 135cm / 4ft 5in). Depending on ability, students can ride in groups or as a single pack. All students need basic experience of riding a bike. Students will ride the circuit with either a coach, and/or cycling competent school teacher on a road or MTB bike.

Availability: Monday – Friday 09.45 – 10.45, 11.15 – 12.15, 12.30 – 13.30 & 14.00 – 15.00

Cost: £110 per session

Pedal Up Schools

The Pedal Up school sessions consists of a full range of fun games and activities to master the FUNdamentals of cycling. Riders will learn to master basic skills such as cornering, braking, generic bike handling, but ultimately having fun and coming away wanting to do more! Pedal Up sessions will include mini versions of the main disciplines we have to offer in the venue. It is strongly recommended that schools book Pedal Up sessions prior to booking one of the main disciplines. In the event that the school books a main discipline and the coach deems certain pupils do not meet the required level of skill to take part in the session, those pupils will be required to sit out of the activities and must be supervised by a member of school staff. If all, or the majority of pupils do not meet required standards for the main discipline, the coach will stop the discipline specific session and deliver Pedal Up Schools activities on a flat area. Students in year 5 or below will have their session in our Track Centre. Students in year 6 or above will have their sessions outside on our Road Circuit to allow for extra space.

Availability: Monday – Friday 09.00 – 16.00 (flexible within these times)

Cost: 110 per session

Tour of the Venue

We also offer a tour and talk on Lee Valley VeloPark, which will last one hour. It’s a great way to understand the venue and its impact following the London 2012 Games. It’s for a maximum of 15 students per tour costing £50.

Availability: Monday – Friday 09.00 – 16.00 (flexible within these times)

We’re a London 2012 Olympic Venue. This is where Bradley Wiggins broke the hour record.

We were voted We are listed on AccessAble.

All essential equipment is included for each different activity.

15 Students per session. However, we can run multiple disciplines and sessions at the same time.

Photos can be taken for personal use only, not commercial use. Photographs should only be of the person or group concerned, not other individuals.

Filming must be approved in advance as we have an obligation to notify others that this is taking place and seek permissions.  Filming will be dealt with on a case by case basis.

Yes, our risk assessments are for our operating purposes. We do not generally issue these as these are our own internal documents.

We ensure all activities, session types and user groups are covered by comprehensive RA’s.

Groups should be risk assessing their visit from their own perspective and we will provide supporting information as requested or confirm that we have RA’s in place.

Karen Wheeler – Youth and Schools Officer

Youth and Schools Service

Call: 03000 030 618

E-mail: LVvelopark@gll.org

Address: Abbey Farmhouse, Abbey Gardens, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XQ

• Velodrome TrackCost: £125 per session, max 15 Students
• BMXCost: £110 per session, max 15 Students
• Mountain Bike Trails (Skills Area) Cost: £110.00 per session, max 15 Students
• Road CircuitCost: £110.00 per session, max 15 Students
• Pedal Up SchoolsCost: £110.00 per session, max 15 Students
• Tour of the Venue Cost: £50.00 per tour, max 15 Students

Velodrome Track riders are required to wear clothing that covers the shoulders.

BMX riders are required to wear clothing that fully covers the arms and legs. Shorts and short-sleeve shirts are not permitted.

Mountain Bike Trails (Skills Area) riders are required to wear clothing that covers the shoulder.

Road Circuitriders are required to wear clothing that covers the shoulders.

Pedal Up Schoolsriders are required to wear clothing that covers the shoulders.

Ample first aiders and supplies on site at all times to deal with any accidents.

Study rooms can be hired at an additional cost. Packed lunches can be eaten on site. We can also provide packed lunches with advanced notice.

Yes, we are DDA compliant, with fully accessible toilets, showers and Wheelchair access throughout the venue.

Venue open Monday to Sunday 8 am – 9 pm.

Schools sessions run between 9am and 4 pm as detailed above.