Ordrup velodrome
Former velodrome in Kopenhagen, Denmark / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ordrup velodrome was a cycling track in Ordrup near Copenhagen, Denmark. The track was built on Ejgaarden's land in the Gentofte Municipality in 1888 and was closed in 2000. It hosted the world track cycling championships for a record of nine times: in 1896, 1903, 1909, 1914, 1921, 1931, 1949 and 1956.[1]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Kopenhagen |
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Coordinates | 55°40′N 12°34′E |
Capacity | 16,000 |
Surface | Cement |
Opened | 29 July 1888 |
Closed | 2000 |
Years active | 1888–2000 |
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