Kuipke, Indoor velodrome in Citadelpark, Ghent, Belgium
The Kuipke velodrome features a wooden track measuring 166.66 meters in length with banking angles of 52.5 degrees in turns and 20 degrees on straights.
After a fire destroyed the original structure in 1962, the velodrome underwent complete reconstruction in 1965 while maintaining its initial track dimensions.
The venue hosted jazz musician Louis Armstrong's performance in March 1959 and later served as the filming location for The Voice Flanders in 2014.
The indoor cycling facility accommodates 3,000 spectators and organizes the Six Days of Ghent cycling competition every November, alongside various sporting events.
The track's steep banking and compact size earned it the nickname 'Little Tub,' reflecting its distinctive design among European velodromes.
Location: Ghent
Inception: 1927
Official opening: 1927
GPS coordinates: 51.03808,3.72096
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:40
Ghent's sports facilities offer both historical and modern equipment. The Van Eyck swimming pool, built in 1886, features original wrought iron architecture. The Kuipke velodrome hosts competitions on its 166.7-meter wooden track. Multi-sport centers offer indoor soccer, electric karting, virtual reality games, and activities like dodgeball. Recreational spaces include escape rooms, bowling centers, and family entertainment areas.
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