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New 166m Indoor Velodrome Coming to Detroit

Earlier this month, the nonprofit Detroit Fitness Foundation (DFF) announced Lexus as the official naming rights sponsor of Detroit’s newest indoor multi-sport complex, which will be anchored by a 166.66-meter (1/10 mile) velodrome, the only one of its kind in the United States. There’s one other 166.66-meter track, but it’s an outdoor track in Cleveland. Most velodromes in the U.S. (and many around the world) are a more traditional 250- or 333.33-meter length. Others around the world can run up to 500 or even 600 meters.

Located on the City of Detroit Tolan Playfield at Mack Avenue and I-75, the complex is officially named the Lexus Velodrome and is set to open to the public in January 2018.

Complimenting the 1/10th of a mile banked cycling oval, the facility has four flat lanes for running, walking and skating; a multipurpose infield for exercise classes and special events, and a café with light food and drinks. Programming includes free access, equipment and instruction for youth and free walking time for senior citizens. The Lexus Velodrome will also offer a full schedule of bicycle racing and training.

For more information on the Lexus Velodrome, visit www.lexusvelodrome.com.

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  1. Len Wilkinson says

    November 30, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    Going round and round at a velodrome seems an exciting alternative to riding the dreaded indoor trainer during the colder winter months. I have read that several velodromes exist in the US, but I have no idea where or other info. Does anyone have a comprehensive listing to include details, e.g., location, hours of operation, availability to the public, length of the track, condition of the facility, track-bike only or other type of bike allowed, and rates?

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  2. John Marsh says

    November 30, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    Len, just Google it. I quickly found a list of all velodromes across the world. There are actually more than you might think in the U.S. Some of them are outdoor, though, so that wouldn’t solve your winter problem!

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