Pop Up Excitement in Ealing

Free festival of sport at Ealing Green

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Ealing will play host to Europe's largest skateboard ramp when Street Velodrome, the UK's only pop-up track cycling event, comes to the town centre.

It's happening in August 8th on Ealing Green and will be the second year the town centre has hosted a day dedicated to sport.

It will be transformed into an adrenaline fuelled, cycling course and it's all free.

Ann Hunter- Chief Executive- Ealing Broadway BID says:

''Ealing Green is the perfect place for events like this, it will draw footfall through the town centre and create a real buzz in Ealing.''

You will be able to see Europe’s largest skateboard ramp and the pro BMX and skateboarders in their ultimate playground. It's hoped the event will engage with all ages and abilities and prove to be an exciting day.

Watch elite racers compete on the street velodrome and pro demonstrations on Europe’s largest skateboard ramp.

There will be amateur riders time trials, skateboard competitions and workshops, free skills sessions for all ages, bike repair workshops.

The festival that will feature around the track will host around 40 stands packed with sports equipment, clothing, local sports club information, and goods from local retailers such as Ealing Cycles and As Nature intended.

9am -9pm Saturday August 8th Ealing Green

 

29th July 2015