nEWPorT’S ‘Gold
MEdal’ vElodroME
You probably all know about britain’s face at the games. The answer was simple, turn up the
success on the bike at this summer’s heat. The increased heat around the Velodrome track
olympics. but how many of you know provided excellent similar conditions. In addition to a
about newport’s helping hand in the specialized ‘cycling chamber’ that simulated the humidity
shower of gold medals a few short months the riders would face in Beijing they couldn’t have asked
ago. for better preparation.
The Wales National Velodrome is situated on the site Since the games, the Velodrome has seen an
of the Newport International Velodrome and was home unprecedented demand in beginner sessions. Dan Finch,
to the successful British Olympic cycling team for two Marketing Manager said, ‘It’s been manic. We’ve had a
weeks prior to their World record breaking visit to the great huge surge in interest about beginner sessions
2008 games in Beijing. and cycling in general. It’s been busier here than anyone
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elodrome can remember. We’ve got a new beginner session on
With only two Velodromes in the whole of the UK – a Tuesday from 6pm-7pm and for children beginner
Manchester and Newport, you may ask why Newport. sessions on a Monday and Tuesday from 4.30pm-6pm.
Doug Daily, from the GB team explains “The excellent All equipment can be hired and we’ve got expert tutors
quality and speed of the track make the Wales National on hand to put you through your paces.’
Velodrome the perfect venue for our riders to prepare
ewport
for the Olympics in Beijing. The track, staff and venue Newport International Sports Village also boasts the
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are perfect for more medal success in 2008” South East Wales Regional Pool, Indoor and Outdoor
Tennis Centre, 60 station gym, Newport Athletics
The Wales National Velodrome was also used as the Stadium and Newport County Football stadium.
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training venue for the Athens games in 2004. The main
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challenge for the experienced team at the Sports Village For further information go to
www.newport.gov.uk/
was simulating the weather conditions the rider would leisure or call 01633 656 767.
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