Save the Herne Hill velodrome
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It's a local issue, but still pretty important to a lot of Londoners, so thanks for reading...
Please join us to help stop the destruction of the oldest cycle track in Britain. The future of the 1948 Olympic Cycling Championships venue is looking bleak as the site is under-funded and rapidly deteriorating. It provides an exceptional resource for cyclists and the local community and the loss of it would be tragic as it is one of the facilities that makes our area special.
Herne Hill Velodrome is one of the best cycling tracks in the UK and it is the last remaining finals venue from the 1948 Olympic Games. There are only ten open-air cycling circuits in working order in the country, and it is one of the facilities that makes our area special. The site’s users range from local schools and kids clubs to professional racers and serious enthusiasts from across the London area and beyond.
Bradley Wiggins, the three-time Olympic gold medallist, began his competitive cycling career at the Velodrome which is still used by the British Cycling Federation for developing cycling talent and encouraging grassroots interest.
The team behind the campaign is led by a group representing local residents and cycling clubs. The aim is to find a way to secure the future of the site and make it a viable long-term facility for all including local residents and schools.
Support here:
http://www.facebook.com/savethev…Press coverage:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/…