velodromen.
/ˈvɛlədrəʊm/, U.S. /ˈvɛləˌdroʊm/ A special place or building in which exhibitions of cycle-riding, cycle or motor races, etc., are held.
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1902 Times 26 Nov. 5/6 The Alexandra Palace Velodrome.
1902 Times 26 Nov. 5/6 The sides slope gently from the floor to the ‘hog~backs’, which are placed at either end of the velodrome.
1973 Trinidad Guardian 1 Feb. 18/9 Neither the all~weather athletic track nor the cycling velodrome will be trampled upon at Carnival time.
1975 Daily Colonist (Victoria, Brit. Columbia) 22 Aug. 19/6 Taillibert designed the 70,000-seat stadium, velodrome, an underpass..and the competition swimming pool.
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