Event Background
This was the first sporting event ever to be staged in the Velodrome on the Olympic Park and provided the first opportunity for many top athletes to race on the new track.
The UCI Track Cycling World Cup - presented by Samsung
The UCI Track Cycling World Cup presented by Samsung is made up of four events, which take place in cities around the world. The 2011-2012 season runs over four months and takes place in Astana, Cali, Beijing and London, and is immediately followed by the Track Cycling World Championships.
The World Cups and World Championships of the 2010-11 and 2011-2012 help competing nations move closer towards Olympic qualification by determining each country’s individual ranking.
The final round of this season’s UCI Track Cycling World Cup presented by Samsung was part of the London Prepares series, which allowed the London 2012 Organising Committee to test crucial aspects of its operations in preparation for the Games. It also gave the world’s elite track riders the penultimate chance to gain valuable ranking points for their nation to help them qualify for the 2012 Games.
For the latest news and more on the UCI Track Cycling World Cup presented by Samsung, visit the UCI website
About the Velodrome
Located in the north of the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, the new Velodrome is the most sustainable venue in the Park. From the sourcing of certified wood to be used on the track and external cladding, to the installation of a 100% naturally ventilated system; sustainable choices have been made wherever possible.
Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy and Team GB were also consulted during the design process to make sure the Velodrome provided the best conditions for athletes.
London 2012 Games
The Velodrome will host both the men’s and women’s Olympic and Paralympic competitions in the London 2012 Games, with a total of 10 medals up for grabs at the Olympics and 18 at the Paralympics.
For more information about the venue and the Games, visit the London 2012 website
