HammyHead
09-22-08, 07:11 PM
In the September 2008 issue of Rocky Mountain Sports there is a brief mention of the 'velodrome' - a '138 meter track' - on page 8. This got me excited and I drove to the location today during lunch... Doors locked, no cars in the parking lot, but on the building there was a banner announcing the velodrome. So, I peaked in the windows and I saw nothing but an empty warehouse, a warehouse so small I could not imagine a velodrome... Is 138 meters adequate anyway???
Well, it seems like a good idea, but who knows yet if it will be built and, if it is built, will 138 meters be large enough for track racing?
Here's the link:
http://www.boulderindoorcycling.com/
HammyHead
:twitchy:
It will be (if it's ever built) really short, steep banks, and also very narrow. No passing lanes really. But it would have provided a great place to stay in riding shape throught the winter. I, for one, am very said that is didn't happen.
climbhoser
09-29-08, 12:48 PM
looks like the website still says opening in September...any news from locals?
New opening date set for December 1st.
Here are a couple of pics I took of the track. The plan is to open Dec. 1st. See you guys then!:thumb:
[IMG]http://http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1843/boulderveledrome003hn4.jpg[/IMG
[IMG]http://http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2466/boulderveledrome005vc2.jpg[/IMG
DataJunkie
11-20-08, 08:42 PM
I am afraid track cycling would result in me breaking my neck. Still looks like fun.
PunctualAlex
11-24-08, 10:15 AM
Oh ****
I was just looking for an excuse to go buy a new bike, now I have a velodrome in my back yard...
Pwnt, are you involved in some official capacity, or did you just sneak in with a camera? Do you know if there are going to be beginner/intro races or something like that?
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