Sir Chris Hoy went to check out the London Olympic Velodrome, which has been completed far ahead of schedule, with fellow riders Victoria Pendleton and Jason Kenny, as well as a team of British spring stars training for 2012 success.
All the athletes have stated that they believe the Velodrome is one of the greatest made and Lord Coe said that it is a "a stunning venue built for champions". Sir Chris is hoping that due to its fabulous condition, if it can remain in top shape, many records can be broken and we may be in luck to see them broken at the 2012 London Olympics.
Having seating wrapped all the way round the track should also help to create a crowd atmosphere during events, it is also hoped.
Building work began on March 2009 and develpoment was handed over to the London 2012 organisers. Sir Chris Hoy is part of this group and as mentioned how he took part in designing the buildings dynamic shape. It took a team of 26 carpenters eight weeks ot install the track and more than 350,000 nails have been used to install its 56km of timber surface.
The VeloPark is expected to be on budget at around £93million and the 6,000-seated velodrome, with its sweeping roof designed to reflect the curve of the track, is the first venue at the Olympic Park to be complete.
All the athletes have stated that they believe the Velodrome is one of the greatest made and Lord Coe said that it is a "a stunning venue built for champions". Sir Chris is hoping that due to its fabulous condition, if it can remain in top shape, many records can be broken and we may be in luck to see them broken at the 2012 London Olympics.
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| The London 2012 Velodrome, completed and being used by the British sprint squad. |
Building work began on March 2009 and develpoment was handed over to the London 2012 organisers. Sir Chris Hoy is part of this group and as mentioned how he took part in designing the buildings dynamic shape. It took a team of 26 carpenters eight weeks ot install the track and more than 350,000 nails have been used to install its 56km of timber surface.
The VeloPark is expected to be on budget at around £93million and the 6,000-seated velodrome, with its sweeping roof designed to reflect the curve of the track, is the first venue at the Olympic Park to be complete.
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