I have had my first introduction to track racing this year and so far it has been thoroughly enjoyable. Track bikes go back to basics, they consist of a frame, wheels, cranks, chain and some handlebars. They do away with all the complicated bits like brakes, gears and freewheels. This leads to some interesting new concepts such as 'How do I slow down?' and 'What happens if I stop peddling?'. So for a gentle introduction on learning to ride a bike again I started attending coaching sessions run by the Welwyn Wheelers (www.welwynwheelers.org.uk) at Welwyn Velodrome on Monday nights.
