* British cyclists dominate at World Cup Nov 2, 2008
Britains Wendy Houvenaghel prepares to take to the track for her qualifying heat in the womens individual pursuit during the Track Cycling World Cup at the Manchester Velodrome in Manchester, England, on Friday. Houvenaghel won the individual pursuit title later on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Local heroes Aug 22, 2008
Fortunately, the Manchester Velodrome is less than 30 minutes drive from his family home and his talent was quickly spotted there and developed ... "Everyone wants to get on a bike in the velodrome where the Olympics stars trained." Manchester Velodrome general manager Jarl Walsh ... Although he is now based in Chorley, Lancs, close to the Manchester Velodrome, he has been appointed an official cycling ambassador for London. (BBC News -- UK)
Secret Squirrels Boost Britain's Beijing Hopes Jun 13, 2008
Britain's Olympic cycling hopes are being boosted by boffins working secretly in the shadows of Manchester Velodrome. The latest design. (Sky News)
Comment: Richard Williams Mar 31, 2008
At eight o'clock last Thursday morning, less than 24 hours after hearing that one of his riders had been withdrawn from the world track championships following a blood test, Dave Brailsford sat alone in his office under the Manchester Velodrome and considered his future. "I was going to quit," the performance director of British Cycling said yesterday. (Guardian Unlimited)
* Hoy wins an unexpected gold medal in the sprint Mar 30, 2008
Britain's Chris Hoy celebrates victory in the men's sprint competition at the World Track Cycling Championships at the Manchester Velodrome in Manchester, England, on Friday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Gold in post for bronzed Aussies Mar 29, 2008
Led by Bradley Wiggins, who collected his second gold medal in as many days, the men's pursuit riders fairly jetted across the Manchester velodrome to firmly establish their team atop the standings after two days, and confirm their own favouritism for Beijing. The Australians, by contrast, had little go their way. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lisandra Guerra of Cuba wins women's time-trial Mar 27, 2008
066 at the Manchester Velodrome, and Sandie Clair of France finished in 34. 253 to get the bronze by a thousandth of a second ahead of Willy Kanis of the Netherlands. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Aussies look to get back on track as Beijing looms Mar 26, 2008
The Brits' domination of last year's world championships bodes well for this week, and before a pedal has been turned in anger on the speedy Manchester velodrome they seem to already be the team to beat in Beijing. Bradley Wiggins, who won two world titles in individual and team pursuit in Mallorca, told British cycling's website: We haven't been in a position like this for a long time or been this confident going into a major Championship. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Victoria's secrets Mar 2, 2008
The UCI Track Cycling World Championships are at Manchester Velodrome from 26 to 30 March. . (Guardian Unlimited)
Salmond aims for Scottish Olympic gold May 21, 2007
"Scots have enjoyed notable success at the Olympics, but often with the help of facilities across the border.Chris Hoy, a gold medal winning cyclist, has done most of his training at the Manchester Velodrome. Shirley Robertson, a gold medal winning sailor, has used the Royal Yachting Association facilities in Weymouth.The BOA said: "If Scotland were to put forward its own Olympic team, it would have to be an independent country and recognised by the International Olympic Committee. As long as... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Back on track Feb 18, 2007
In terms of competitive pursuits there is this week, the world championship in March, and next year's Worlds,' says Wiggins, 26, between training sessions at the Manchester velodrome, where, on Friday, he will take to a track for a world-standard competition for the first time since the Athens Games. Beijing isn't that far away. (Guardian Unlimited)
