The Manchester Velodrome is the National Cycling Centre of Great Britain. It is Britain's main indoor Olympic cycling track and is considered to be one of the finest facility of its own type.
The velodrome has been host to the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and the UCI world championships in 1996, 2000 and 2008.
Being one of the finest track in the world, it is no wonder that 15 world records have been set here at the time of writing.
The track is 250m long with its bankings reaching elevations in excess of 40 degrees in someplaces. The track was resurfaced in June 2007.
The Velodrome also hosts other sports like Basketball, Netball & Badminton.
On non-event days, the Velodrome is open for use by general public. You can ride a bike in the 1 hour track "Taster" session, where you will be given a bike and a helmet.
This venue is also available for corporate hire. On offer is 2500 sq. mts. of floor space, extensive security monitored car park and its location close to the heart of Manchester.
No video cameras or audio recording devices. No coolboxes. No bottles, cans or alcohol. No smoking.
Here is a list of nearby hotels:
Britannia Hotel Central Manchester 3.1 miles 0161 228 1361
Bower Hotel Oldham North Manchester 4.5 miles 0161 682 7254
Campanile Hotel Regent Road Salford 4.3 miles 0161 833 1845
Castlefield Hotel Castlefield Manchester 4.3 miles 0161 832 7073
Coach House S/C Ashton-under-Lyne 4.9 miles 0161 343 7100
Travel Lodge Sports City Gorton, Manchester 2 miles 0161 220 8700
Copthorne Hotel Salford Quays Manchester 5.4 miles 0161 873 7321
Diamonds Hotel Belle Vue, Manchester 2.6 miles 0161 231 0770
Holiday Inn Central Park Oldham Road 1.6 Miles 0161 277 6910
Holiday Express Inn Debdale Park, Manchester 3.4 miles 0161 231 9900
Holiday Express Inn Salford Quays, Manchester 5.6 miles 0161 868 1000
Jarvis Piccadilly Hotel Piccadilly, Manchester 3.0 miles 0161 236 8414
Midland Hotel Crown Plaza, Manchester 3.3 miles 0161 236 3333
Palace Hotel Central Manchester 0161 228 1111
Portland Hotel Piccadilly, Manchester 0161 228 3400
Premier Travel Inn Manchester City Centre 3.1 miles 0870 238 3315
Premier Travel Inn Manchester Gmex 3.2 miles 0870 990 6444
Premier Travel Inn Manchester City Centre(M.E.N.) 3.5 miles 0870 990 6366
Premier Travel Inn City Centre(deansgate Locks) 3.2 miles 0870 990 6504
Premier Travel Inn Denton 4.8 miles 0870 1977 173
Premier Travel Inn Heaton Park 4.9 miles 0870 1977 174
Premier Travel Inn Prestwich 6.8 miles 0870 1977 175
Premier Travel Inn Salford 5.7 miles 0870 1977 176
Premier Travel Inn Oldham Broadway 8.1 miles 0870 191 1735
Wilmslow Park Manchester 5 miles 0161 225 8881
Common Mis-spellings: Veledrome, Vellodrome, Velledrome, Vhelodrome, Velodrom, Veledrom, Cyccling, Cyclying
Opening Timings
Vary
Directions
By Bus: 216, 235, 237, D53
By Rail: Manchester Piccadilly
By Car: Adjacent to the junction of A6010 Alan Turing Way and A662 Ashton New Road.
Contact Info
Administration
The National Cycling Centre
Stuart Street,
Manchester,
England. M11 4DQ
