We look forward to welcoming you to the 2024 British National Track Championships at Manchester’s National Cycling Centre – the home of British Cycling.
Please find all spectator information below, including travelling and parking, catering services and clothing advice.
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2024 British National Track Championships digital programme
You can also now download your digital programme above, which we recommend doing ahead of the event. Here you will be able to find the rider list, ones to watch and a games section.
Travel and parking
Metrolink
The NCC is well-connected by public transport and spectators are advised to use the Metrolink where possible, stopping at the Velopark stop on the Ashton line. Plan your route here or on the Bee Network app.
Buses
From Manchester City Centre: Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) Service number 216 to Sportcity - journey time 10 minutes. Service numbers 235 and 237 also pass Sportcity.
From Ashton under Lyne: Service number 216 to Sportcity - journey time 24 minutes.
Cycling
The Ashton Canal (National Route 60) provides a traffic-free route for cyclists from Manchester city centre and Ashton to the Velopark. There are covered bike sheds close to reception for visitors, but they are advised to bring their own high security lock.
Taxi
There is plenty of space for taxi drop off and collection but no designated waiting area for hackney carriages. There are a number of private hire companies in operation in Manchester including Uber.
Car
There is no spectator parking onsite at the NCC, but will be available over at the Etihad Stadium in Car Park G and H, which can be accessed via Gate 2 (Blue Car Parks) via Alan Turing Way (M11 3DU).
Parking for disabled spectators on site is available but limited and will be for blue badge holders only. Disabled parking must be booked in advance. Please email trackchamps@britishcycling.org.uk with your name, vehicle registration and blue badge number.
Competition start and door opening times
Please note that the venue will be cleared between sessions so spectators with tickets for multiple sessions will be asked to leave and re-enter.
Friday 23 February 2024
Session 1 door opening times: 10:30
Session 1 competition start: 11:00
Session 2 door opening times: 18:00
Session 2 competition start: 19:00
Saturday 24 February 2024
Session 3 door opening times: 9:00
Session 3 competition start: 9:30
Session 4 door opening times: 17:00
Session 4 competition start: 18:00
Sunday 25 February 2024
Session 5 door opening times: 13:00
Session 5 competition start: 14:00
Security
Security bag searches will be in operation for all sessions at the event. NCC management will accept a small bag, rucksack or similar for personal use. Multiple bags per visitor will not be permitted. Please be prepared for this process and allow sufficient time before the start of racing. NCC management reserves the right to inspect any bag and/or articles of clothing.
Please also note that flash photography is not permitted.
Spectators are not permitted to bring the following items into the venue:
- Large bags, holdalls or luggage (Larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm).
- Food or drink, including water, but you are permitted to bring in one 500ml empty bottle each into the venue.
- Glass, cans, aluminium bottles or thermoses of any kind including liquid products which can be consumed.
- Flammable liquids in any container.
- Laser pens/pointers.
- Video cameras and professional cameras.
- Laptop computers, iPads, Go Pro’s or tablets with filming capabilities.
- Large/golf umbrellas.
- Knives or weapons of any kind.
- Illegal drugs or substances.
- Signs, banners or flags on poles, staffs or selfie sticks.
- Animals (except service animals to aid persons with disabilities).
- Air horns, whistles, cowbells or other noise-making distractions.
- Projectiles (frisbees, beach balls, footballs etc).
- Fireworks, confetti or glitter bombs or sprays.
- Balloons.
- Wheeled footwear, skateboards.
- Masks and helmets.
- Anything else which we deem could ruin the enjoyment or viewing experience of others.
Ticket Information
Please have your championship pass tickets ready to be scanned for each session you will be attending.
For any ticketing enquiries, the box office will open when doors open for each session.
Food and Drink
There are a wide variety of licensed bars and catering concessions available throughout the event, and please note that all concessions are cashless.
Drinking water from all venue taps and certain outlets are available, so you may bring in one 500ml empty bottle each into the venue.
Clothing
The optimum temperature for track cycling is 28C, meaning that the velodrome will be warm. As the outside temperature will be much lower, spectators are advised to dress appropriately with a number of layers that can be removed once inside. Please note that there is no cloakroom available.
Any lost items found will be handed to the NCC who will keep a record. Members of the public reporting lost items should be directed to the NCC reception to make enquiries there.
