Yerevan Velodrome
{{Short description|Track cycling venue in Yerevan, Armenia}}
Yerevan Velodrome ({{langx|hy|Երևանի հեծանվահրապարակ}}), is an outdoor velodrome or track cycling venue in Yerevan, Armenia.
About
Located on Admiral Isakov Avenue and owned by the municipality of Yerevan, the {{convert|250|m|adj=on}} long track is able to host international events. The velodrome has a capacity of 650 seats with lamellated wood roof and covers a total area of {{convert|3200|m2}}.[https://www.renco.it/portfolio-item/new-velodrome/ Renco.it:Yerevan Velodrome] 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.[http://www.epress.am/en/2011/09/15/avid-cyclists-rejoice-new-velodrome-built-in-yerevan-photo.html epress.am] It was officially opened on 15 September 2011 with the presence of the Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan.[http://www.armtown.com/news/en/lra/20110915/23353/ Armtown.com]
The velodrome has a parking lot with a capacity of 240 cars.
The Armenian Cycling Federation headquarters is located on the premises of the velodrome.
Gallery
File:Yerevan old Velodrom and old circus building.jpg|The old velodrome in 2008, before being demolished in 2012
See also
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References
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External links
- [https://www.renco.it/portfolio-item/new-velodrome/ Image of the Yerevan Velodrome]
- [http://www.archilovers.com/projects/75710/velodrome-stadium-in-yerevan.html Yerevan Velodrome photos]
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Category:Sports venues in Yerevan
Category:Sports venues completed in 2011
Category:Cycle racing in Armenia