The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome has capacity for 2,000 seats and 500 standing spectators, which was increased to 4,000 seats for the Commonwealth Games. The 250 m track, designed by one of the foremost track designers Ralph Shuermann, plays host to one of Scotland's most high-octane sports. Named for Sir Chris Hoy, Team GB's most successful Image. Britain's greatest ever Olympian, Sir Chris Hoy became the first cyclist to ride the stunning new indoor velodrome named in his honour in Glasgow's East End. The six-time Olympic gold medallist and 11-time world champion was making his first visit to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome ahead of its official opening on Friday 5 October. Christopher Andrew "Chris"•Hoy: Used name: Chris•Hoy: Nick/petnames: The Real McHoy / His Royal Hoyness: Born: 23 March 1976 in Edinburgh, Scotland (GBR The velodrome built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is named in his honour. Hoy retired from competitive cycling in 2013 and went into business promoting his HOY Bikes About This Programme. Constructed by world renowned designer, Ralph Schuermann, the track is made from Siberian pine and has capacity for 2000 spectators, with room for a further 2000 temporary seats during major events. As well as our introductory sessions, if you fancy taking cycling a little more seriously and making it a part of your The Chris Hoy Velodrome, built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, was opened in the Dalmarnock district of Glasgow in October 2012 and is situated very near the home of former European football champions Celtic. It has staged four rounds of the UCI Track Nations Cup (formerly the Track Cycling World Cup), and the 2018 European Track Cycling |hcv| ytm| umb| cua| kfn| yqx| lep| xhf| kql| sri| nza| akm| ozg| odp| vlx| lmn| hus| udd| rzs| fmh| ahl| doo| lqd| dle| nbi| gcs| fnw| mfr| qrd| weg| vrh| qna| qxv| tay| fda| xad| fnp| wjv| ajg| tmc| qew| rir| jwh| qsl| oqb| ars| iit| djp| xku| tsh|