Based at the British Cycling headquarters, NCC is a beautifully kept velodrome that’s often used by some of the countries most sensational athletes.

Address: The National Cycling Centre Stuart Street Manchester M11 4DQ, Nearest Train Station: NCC Centre Tram stop

The path to accreditation is a four stage system:

Taster session: £12-15. The rider has a chance to test out their track skills under the eye of a coach, and will need to tell the coach they are looking to become accredited. The coach will need to be able to ride in a line of four riders, and prove they are aware of those around them.

The timetable shows there are plenty of taster sessions available so you would have lots of opportunities to get on track whilst you work your way up.

Improver session: £14. This session will take place when enough riders who have passed the taster session to fill a class. Here riders will practice chain-gangs, riding in pairs, and pace line riding.

Advanced session: £18. This covers the final race skills needed to be accredited and take part in the structured training sessions.

Accreditation: £18 – once this is achieved you can take part in Structured Quality Training (SQT) sessions where you’ll practice and learn to race.

Check out more information here.

If you want to have a go, just for fun, you can book the track out for up to 16 people at £185 or £240 at the weekend.