I don't want to hi-jack the thread ... but I've organised about 7 or 8 sessions at Newport (S Wales) Velodrome [track is the same as at Manchester] and a few at Machester (although that's a greater distance away, and harder to make bookings since Chris Hoy and co's performance in China.
A few acf chaps have been : Martin109, ChrisN, Jaded and some others I can't remember.
We were at Newport yesterday. 30 Jan. - same sort of deal but it's cheaper than Manchester! - cycling coach, structured tuition and (usually) a timed balls-out effort to sort the men from the boys and establish some speed measures for next time!
Next session I have booked at Newport is Sunday 21 March 1500 - 1700 - PM if interested and I'll let you have the details.
Book with me and pay - that's confirmed - bike hire if you need one payable on the day.
I work on a budget to cover cost with a comfortable number, if a few more join in then any surplus goes to MacRide (see sig) the charity ride I organise.
Rob