Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area - Velodrome = first banked closed-circuit track?

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Matthew A Brown
05-31-07, 09:17 AM
Just wondering. = )

same time
05-31-07, 10:12 AM
I think so. In the late 1800's, bike racing on the track became very popular, and velodromes were built all over. Read that book about Major Taylor for a good look at the history of the era.

The only other banked tracks I can think of are auto/motorcycle racing, indoor running tracks, and roller derby.