Velodrome

usgb/ˈvelədrəʊm/
noun

An arena with a specially designed track for cycling competitions.

The Olympic Games often feature cycling events in a velodrome.
Visual representation of "velodrome" - An arena with a specially designed track for cycling competitions.

Often appears as...

  • olympic velodrome
  • indoor velodrome

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Sporting Venue

A velodrome is a specific type of sports arena dedicated to track cycling events.

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The national championships were held at the newly built velodrome.
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Cycling Context

Use 'velodrome' when discussing or reading about competitive cycling or cyclist training.

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She spends her mornings training at the local velodrome.
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Banked Track

A velodrome features steeply banked oval tracks which allow for high-speed cycling.

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Racers reached thrilling speeds on the velodrome's banked turns.
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