International Women’s Day at HHV
Join us for a jam-packed series of events aimed at celebrating, connecting, and supporting women in cycling. Explore the schedule below.
Save the dates and plan your visit. Items marked with ** will require booking – links coming soon.
Women's takeover schedule
Women's takeover schedule
Thurs 6th March
Cycling stories: Women beyond the mainstream
Panel and Q&A
Herne Hill Velodrome Clubroom
7–8:30pm | £2 (low-income) – £10
For too long, advertising, social media, and mainstream history have told cycling’s story through a single (mostly male) lens, reflecting the patriarchal norms still embedded in our societies. But everyone experiences cycling differently, and there’s much to learn from the diverse challenges and unique joys people find with bikes.
Join us as we hear from 4 women whose identities have shaped their cycling journeys. From being a refugee, trans, or FGM/C survivor, to life as a non-cyclist, Muslim, Black, ex-pro, or over 50, these stories will inspire your own journey—both on and off the bike.
You will come away with inspiring stories but also practical tips from women who have paved their own way.
Women’s takeover at Herne Hill Velodrome
Sat 8th March
Our Cafe will be open 8–3pm
From 9am: Pre-ride coffee
Join a local club for a women’s ride or organise your own, starting and ending at HHV.
10–1:30pm
HHV Clubroom (drop in)
Bike Doctor – FREE
We’ll be hosting 3 female/non-binary mechanics, on hand for free bike checks – first come first serve.
Women’s Cycling Market
Test and discuss products made with women in mind.
Condor will be here doing saddle testing
Albion with have a repair shop to fix your well-loved kit
And petrichor projects will have a stall showing off their women-first kit!
Women’s Strade Bianche Screening
Get cosy and inspired in our clubroom watching this iconic annual Women’s road race.
Herne Hill Velodrome
9am–3pm
12–1:30pm Women’s track taster and session**
Try track for the first time or join a mixed-ability group for a playful, sociable session.
13:30–3pm Women’s Track League launch party
Come and hear our plans for the 2025 Women’s Track League. We’ll be announcing the race programme, race workshops and it’s a chance chat to our coaches and other riders about Women’s League.
Drop in
Sun 8th March
Women’s sessions
School of Rocks:
Women’s intro to off-road**
9–10:30am
For complete beginner, developing and experienced off-road riders. Suitable with any off-road bike, hire-bikes available.
Women’s track session**
5–7pm
Our most popular women’s session, suitable for skills to race-level track riders. You must have completed a track taster to join this session. Bike hire included in booking.