Sportforum Kaarst-Büttgen, Sports complex with velodrome in Büttgen, Germany
Sportforum Kaarst-Büttgen is a cycling facility in Büttgen with a 250-meter wooden track and steeply banked curves. It includes a covered sports hall that accommodates various sports and events.
The cycling track was built between 1970 and 1972 as an open-air facility to prepare for the Munich Olympic Games. A covered sports hall was added in 1980.
The facility hosts the annual 'Spurt in den Mai' cycling event that draws national teams and top athletes year after year. This event has become a defining moment in the local cycling community's calendar.
The facility welcomes training groups and competition participants with regular sessions on set days. Visitors should check ahead to learn whether casual visits are possible or if registration is required.
The track is made from African Doussie-Afzelia wood and ranks among the world's steepest velodromes. This special wood gives the track its distinctive durability and grip.
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