The VeloPark and velodrome willl form a crucial training and competition venue for British cyclists. There will be three other other indoor velodromes in the UK and the Olympic Velodrome with seating for 6000 spectators will offer much needed facilities for the whole of the south east.
The velodrome replaces the Authoriry´s Eastway Cycle Circuit, built in the 1970s which had reached the end of its working life. It hosted major national and internatinal events, but like all our sports facilities also catered for regional events and attracted large numbers os schools and community organizations. The design proccesss of the velodrome has involved former Eastway users who have assisted with its design, and with the internatinal BMX facility, one mile road cycle circuit and mountain biking circuit.
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