Here is when indoor track cycling returns to Derby Arena

British Cycling has confirmed the sport will return on Monday, September 14, in a phased reopening, with accredited cyclists aged 16 and over initially allowed at the arena.

Indoor competition is not yet permitted but wider participation will be allowed over the coming weeks as guidance changes.

Accredited cyclists are those who have passed all four stages of accreditation needed to gain the necessary skills and experience to use the Derby Arena track confidently and to a high standard.

No spectators will be permitted to attend the sessions.

All sessions will have to be booked in advance, to allow the arena to regulate the numbers of people attending at any one time, and the thorough cleaning of all equipment between sessions.

Bookings for sessions up to 28 days in advance are now open. The easiest way to book is online via www.derbyarena.co.uk/cycling but you can also call Derby Arena on 01332 640011.

Councillor Robin Wood, Derby City Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism, said: “Derby Arena is the regional centre for track cycling so we can’t wait to start welcoming accredited cyclists back, and look forward to more riders joining us as soon as the guidance allows. Things will have to run a little differently but the welcome is as warm as ever.”

Cyclists are asked to familiarise themselves with full information about how sessions will work and what safety measures are in place, by looking at the website.

Changes include arriving ready for the track, as changing rooms and showers currently remained closed to all arena users. Cyclists will not be able to enter the building until 30 minutes before their session, and must bring all their kit with them as they will not be able to return to the car after arriving for the session. They will also need to bring their own drinking water as the the fountain will not be available.

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