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Brno Velodrome

Brno Velodrome
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LocationBrno, Czech Republic
Coordinates49°11′5.08″N 16°34′44.47″E / 49.1847444°N 16.5790194°E / 49.1847444; 16.5790194
OwnerTJ Favorit Brno
Field sizelength 400m, width 7,4m, max 34 degrees banking
Surfaceconcrete
Construction
Opened1889
Renovated1951, 1957, 1967 - 1969
Expanded1967 - 1969
Tenants
1969 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
1981 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
2001 UEC European Track Championships TJ Favorit Brno

The Brno Velodrome is a velodrome in Brno, Czech Republic.[1] It is a 400 m outdoor covered concrete velodrome with an underpass and lights. The velodrome hosted the 1969 UCI Track Cycling World Championships and 1981 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. The velodrome still has the 1969 look and serves to bicycles club TJ Favorit Brno and it is a site for hosting various concerts and performances. As of 2015 there are still international cycle races taking place.[2]

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