Yerevan Velodrome
Yerevan Velodrome (Armenian: Երևանի հեծանվահրապարակ), is an outdoor velodrome or track cycling venue in Yerevan, Armenia. Located on Admiral Isakov Avenue and owned by the municipality of Yerevan, the 250-metre (820 ft) long track is able to host international events. The velodrome has a capacity of 650 seats with lamelled wood roof and covers a total area of 3,200 square metres (34,000 sq ft).[1] It was built to replace the old cycling track which was later demolished in 2012.
The construction of the venue began in June 2010 and completed in September 2011.[2] It was officially opened on 15 September 2011 with the presence of the Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan.[3]
The velodrome can provide a parking lot up to 240 cars.
The Armenian Cycling Federation headquarters is located on the premises of the velodrome.
Gallery
- The old velodrome in 2008, before being demolished in 2012
See also
References
External links
- Image of the Yerevan Velodrome
- Yerevan Velodrome photos
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