Concerns over Herne Hill track future

Herne Hill Good Friday track cycling general

With resurfacing progressing on the historic Herne Hill velodrome all might seem well for the future of track riding in South London but, under the surface, fears abound over the precise future of cycling at the velodrome.

With the Herne Hill Velodrome Trust - the body formed to save the track - expected to take over its running once resurfacing is completed and silent on the subject how the track will be organized and run in the future, concerns are rife that its renowned community-based approach will be lost.

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