Oerlikon Velodrome, Outdoor cycling track in Oerlikon, Switzerland.
The Oerlikon Velodrome is a cycling track in the Oerlikon district with a 333-meter concrete circuit featuring steeply banked curves. The facility accommodates around 3,000 spectators and serves as a venue for competitive racing and training sessions.
The track opened in 1912 and ranks as one of Switzerland's oldest continuously operating sports facilities. In 1923, it hosted the country's first UCI Track Cycling World Championships, with several more championships held here in the following decades.
The venue brings together track cyclists and local clubs who gather here regularly to train and compete. The community of velodrome enthusiasts has grown around this facility, making it a central place for their shared passion.
The venue is located in the Oerlikon area and accessible by public transport from central Zurich. Visitors should check in advance for available access times, as the track is only open during scheduled training sessions and racing events.
The facility has retained its original concrete construction for over a century, making it one of Europe's oldest still-active sports venues of this type. The steeply banked curves with their specific angle were engineered to support high-speed track cycling and demand special riding techniques from athletes.
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