Built for the 2012 Olympic games, Lee Valley is the newest velodrome – it’s affectionately named the ‘Pringle’ after the inventive line it cuts through the city skyline.

Address: Abercrombie road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. E20 3AB, nearest train station: Stratford International

You’ll need to complete four accreditation sessions to be able to join structured training sessions and race.

Taster session: 1 hour, at £35 (including bike and helmet hire), with women’s only options available. This will introduce you to riding fixed wheel on the track, around other riders

Improver session: 1 hour, £32 with bike hire, you will learn basic group riding skills and be comfortable riding 1 metre from the next rider’s wheel

Advanced session: 2 hours, £32 with bike hire, you’ll ride within half a metre of other riders, and practice stacking – riding below or above other riders

Accreditation: Two hour session, £32 with bike hire, you’ll be assessed for accreditation, and passing will enable you to take part in races

Accreditation details here.