velodrome

Noun

Meaning

velodrome (plural velodromes)

An indoor arena, having an oval banked track for bicycle racing.

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Between 1935 and 1938, the athletics track and the municipal velodrome were completed within Parque Batlle. Source: Internet

Race grades A race meeting at any given keirin velodrome in Japan is assigned a grade. Source: Internet

Bicycles and track design Bicycle racing on an outdoor velodrome. Source: Internet

In the heyday of velodrome racing (1890–1920), indoor tracks were common. Source: Internet

Race formats There are a variety of formats in velodrome races. Source: Internet

The Manchester Velodrome was built as a part of the bid for the 2000 games and has become a catalyst for British success in cycling. citation The velodrome hosted the UCI Track Cycling World Championships for a record third time in 2008. Source: Internet

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