The Olympic velodrome was officially opened today, making it the first Olympic Park venue to be completed.
The 6,000 seat velodrome will be the venue for indoor cycling and BMX events at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy rode on the completed track, along with Beijing medal winners Victoria Pendleton and Jason Kenny.
The velodrome has been praised for its architecture and is known as “The Pringle” due to the roof’s distinctive curved shape.
After the Games, the velodrome will be used by both athletes and the local community. Facilities will include a café, bike hire and a cycle workshop.
When will tickets for the 2012 indoor cyling at the velodrome go on sale?
Hi Debbie
You can apply for tickets from 15 March (not long to wait!) until 26 April 2011 and they’ll be allocated via a public ballot. You can register your interest in tickets now at http://www.tickets.london2012.com/ or see our guide to buying Olympic tickets for more info http://www.visitlondon.com/2012/essential-information/london-2012-buying-tickets-for-the-london-olympic-games
Yesterday the final piece of turf was laid in the Olympic Stadium – so now that’s two venues completed!
hi there – does anyone know if it is possible to hire the velodrome for a day in summer 2011 for a bicycle product launch? Thanks for your help.