Located in the north of the Olympic Park, the Velodrome is one of the most sustainable and iconic venues of the London 2012 Games.Inspire a generation
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Cycling - Track
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- VelodromeLocated in the north of the Olympic Park, the Velodrome is one of the most sustainable and iconic venues of the London 2012 Games.
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Did you know?
- In February 2011, the Velodrome became the first competition venue in the Olympic Park to be completed.
- At Beijing 2008, Chris Hoy became the first British athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games since 1908.
- Track Cycling was held indoors at the Olympic Games for the first time at Montreal 1976.
- Track bikes have a fixed wheel and no brakes: riders stop by putting pressure on the pedals.
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