Today sees the start of the 2008 UK National Masters Track Championships. The event is taking place at its new location in Wales at the Newport Velodrome.
The race programme for this year includes:
Friday 4th July
– Sprint
– CWD Flying 200m TT
– Open Enduro Omnium (Madison/Scratch/Devil)
Saturday 5th July
– Time Trial
– Scratch Race
– CWD Time Trial
– Open Derny Paced Race
– Open Sprinters Omnium (200m TT/Sprint/Kierin)
Sunday 6th July
– Pursuit
– CWD Pursuit
– Points Race
So, if you don’t feel like sitting glued to the TV all weekend watching the Tour de France and you have a craving to watch some good cycling live, then make your way over to South Wales and support the guys and gals in their moments of glory.
Interestingly, looking at the age categories I would now be considered a Master (A-cat). Not sure whether to feel good about being classified a Master at such a tender young age 🙂
Sweat 'n Gears 