Keirin-Fest 2007, The London Open GP

will be happening on Monday 27 August...(Bank Holiday Monday)

a whole afternoon of Keirin racing.....with entry for all categories of riders. Spectators welcome and free.

Event website: www.keirin.cc this site will be updated as more attractions for the event are added.

The team from Speed, Skills and Sausages are presenting this Keirin event, we hope to carry over the same social atmosphere os "sausages" with food, bar and jumble sale.

This event WILL have a competition for non-BC licensed riders.....essentially I'm targeting you guys and couriers to enter this "Go-Race" category...excellent opportunity to step straight into the world of keirin racing....only proviso, you must have completed track induction at HH or any other UK track.

We are looking for volunteers, we're gonna need a lot of pushers! so if any of you guys want to help out let me know.
Also if anyone has serious contacts for sponsorship and / or Japanese caterers let me know.....We've got plenty of ideas up our sleeves but a few more can't hurt.

I would like to get as much track / fixed specific stuff at the Jumble so if Roberto or Brick Lane bikes are reading this....contact me.

see you there.

Sweet!

bonus!
i'll be praying for sunshine.

Asahi Beer are usually quite keen on giving out free beer. I have no contact for them though..

I do.. kinda.. http://www.asahibeer.co.uk/ (they have an enquiry form)

I'm so there.

we will obviously be approaching "Kirin" beer! ....

Track training at HH: http://www.vcl.org.uk/?section=whatson

VC Londres Track Training
17/03/2007 to 27/10/2007
Adults £3 16-17 £2 U16 £2 for one stage. Free bike hire.
Adults £6 16-17 £3 U16 £2 for two or more stages. Free bike hire. No membership fees apply & you do not have to be a member of VC Londres to participate

Experienced riders generally take part in both stages 3 & 4. However, ALL riders who have never attended Herne Hill training sessions MUST do the Stage 1 Induction before progressing to the other stages. For most experienced riders this should be an easy reminder of track etiquette, along with other aspects that can differ between tracks.

Stage 1 - Induction 09:00 to 10:30. All abilities catered for as long as you can ride a bike! Please arrive by 8:45 to be ready to start at 9.00. Please note that once the induction session has commenced, it is not possible for latecomers to join in.
Stage 2 - Novice & Youth 09:00 to 10:30. Gentle riding & races for the young & the less fit.
Stage 3 - Skills Training 10:30 to 11:45. Bunch riding, skills training & taking part in training races.
Stage 4 - Fitness Training 11:45 to 13:00. Training races & exercises to improve speed & fitness.
Further info can be found on the VCL forum - Herne Hill F.A.Q's

What are you looking for in the catering side of things?

I have a few Japanese friend and can ask them if they know any caterers who would suit the occasion, but it would be good to know what the real question is before I ask it. Is this for a outdoor catering stall/unit? Or is there a kitchen down at HH that could be used? And what are your expectations, large pots of Japanese noodles, or Sushi and delicacies?

Let me know roughly where your mind is at and I'll put some feelers out to see if anyone within the Japanese community I know has contacts that would be ideal for you.

Can one of you guys stick this on the calendar please?

allready done :)

can't wait for this!

Winston, we can give you access to the calendar if you have a gmail address. You have tons of stuff on so it would make it easier for you to promote it. Just let one of us know your gmail account.

Mmm.. sushi sitting outside on a table all afternoon.. ;)

Hmmm, completed a track induction at Calshot around 5 years ago during a training session with Glendene CC, but have nothing to prove this! I assume my word would not be good enough??

what great news! can't wait

I know the jap supermarket in the Jap centre on the corner of piccidilly and regent st does sushi catering trays for a couple of local businesses. They are very cheap to buy lunch in compared to other places take away prices.

Keirin - Fest 2007: sponsors come on board.

Big news, the prize list for the men's senior event now totals £400!! PLUS clothing.... all supplied by top Cyclewear company RAPHA www.rapha.cc

The ever generous Brixton Cycles will support the top Juniors. www.brixtoncycles.co.uk

Brick Lane Bikes will be providing Pac and Bagjack stuff for the best Go Race (novice) riders. http://bricklanebikes.co.uk/

Full details of event at: www.keirin.cc

Keirin Fest 2007 is coming...

Prizes are in place for all categories....over £1000 worth in total value.

It's time to get your entries in....

Full details on the site and you can also download a poster or two to stick in your local bike shop, club, workplace, front window, wherever!

click: www.keirin.cc

Sponsors:

Men: Rapha
Women: Mosquito bikes
Juinors: Brixton Cycles
Go-Race: Brick Lane Bikes

email: info@keirin.cc for more info or to volunteer as pusher!

what is track racing in London like? I have raced at the Kissena Velodrome in Queens, New York, and there are never that many females that show up to race. It averages around 2-5 women per race. Is it like that here or are there more serious women riders?

Track and beer!