Black Line News
The latest news articles are detailed below. From race team news to future group clinics.
Irish Tandem fly at Tokyo Paralympics
There are few times that I can think of when I believe that a bike deserves to go faster more than with the Irish Sprint Tandem. Martin (stoker) and Eamonn (pilot) have worked tirelessly in pursuit of both competing and excelling at the Tokyo Paralympics. The Cycling...
Charlene Du Preez Qualifies in the Olympic Sprint!
Charlene Du Preez had a dream 2 years ago to ride at the Tokyo Paralympics and represent South Africa. Whilst she had already dedicated herself to her quest, there was a huge amount off progress that needed to be made to make this a reality. From a personal best time...
HSBC National Track Championships 2020
Every year the HSBC Track Cycling National Championships is the showcase event of the BC calendar. It is the one opportunity for the amateurs to have a crack at the pros. To put the bike rider that trains for hours around work, school, college and life in with the...
15th September 2019 Sprint Tactics – Derby Arena
Our next match sprint tactics clinic shall be held at Derby Arena on September 15th. A 4 hour track session will focus on analysing match sprint tactics using immediate video feedback. For less experienced riders we shall give strong input with what to do and how that...
20th April 2019 Blackline Women – Derby Arena
Black Line will be running a ladies only sprint session at Derby Arena on April 20th. The session is designed to develop tactics, standing starts, skills, technique and confidence in a friendly and welcoming environment. The session will be coached by Pete Mitchell...
27th April 2019 Sprint Tactics Session – Newport Velodrome
We are pleased to announce that the next sprint tactics session will be held at Newport Velodrome on April 27th. This session will be structured to practice, analyse and deliver match sprint tactics to allow you to win, all with the aid of video feedback and group...
November 10th sprint tactics session – Derby Arena
We will once again be making the most of the fantastic facility of Derby Arena and running our next sprint tactics clinic on 10th November, 2018. With 4 hours track time, we will run a series of sprints followed by detailed video feedback and discussion. The session...
Black Line Sprint Tactics – Derby Arena – July 28th
We have secured four hours of track time at Derby Arena on July 28th, to run our next sprint tactics session. Each effort will be filmed and reviewed, to allow us to discuss in detail what options you had, how you tried to manipulate the race and why that did or did...
Start Gate Clinic – June 10th 2018 – Derby
Black Line will be holding a start gate session at Derby Arena on June 10th. This specific session will provide 4 hours of coaching, developing your ability to start effectively from a start gate. From presenting your bike to race, to leaving the gate at the right...
Black Line Pre-Race Practice Day – May 27th 2018 – Derby
Black Line is excited to announce that we have been able to secure track time at Derby Arena on May 27th, the day before the Black Line Open. This is the ideal opportunity to practice, learn and develop sprint tactics ahead of the Black Line Open and the start of the...
