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	Velodrone on-line
		Give the Velodrome a ring, follow the instructions and Sam will be more than delighted to take a booking from you.
		It is a momentous occasion at the Manchester Velodrome - the last piece of the new surface is nailed into place.
		The Velodrome webcam doesn't really do the refurbishment justice so I thought this might show the track in all its sleepy glory.
	www.manchestervelodrome.blogspot.com (833 words)

	Manchester Commonwealth Games 2002
		Manchester intended from the outset to stage the most successful Commonwealth Games ever, beginning with an Opening Ceremony, attended by Her Majesty the Queen, and taking place in the new purpose-built City of Manchester Stadium at Sportcity on the evening of Thursday 25th July, 2002.
		G-MEX, the Greater Manchester Exhibition and Event Centre, is a reincarnation of the old defunct Central Railway Station which was renovated and lovingly restored in the early 1990s.
		Manchester Velodrome is an internationally recognised venue for.
	www.manchester2002-uk.com /commonwealth.html (937 words)

	ManchesterVelodrome.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Manchester City Council is the freehold owner and the centre is managed by The Velodrome Trust.
		The results of constant training on the Manchester track came to the fore again at the 1999 World Track Championships in Berlin.
		On Friday 27th October 2000, during the World Championships in Manchester, Chris Boardman put on a show of determination to break the record held by the great Eddy Merckx of Belgium and set the new record of 49.441 Km — an additional 10 metres.
	www.manchestervelodrome.com /static_info/about_us.htm (1889 words)

	Cycling: On track for success as Manchester Velodrome helps break the mould \| Cycling \| Other Sports \| Sport \| Telegraph
		This is what has happened at the Manchester Velodrome, one of the centrepiece venues for this summer's Commonwealth Games.
		The velodrome was part of Manchester's failed bid for the Olympics, and Mancunians used to sporting Meccas like Old Trafford were not impressed.
		The velodrome has defied the cynicism so often associated with new sports stadiums in this country, and to capitalise on the legacy of the Commonwealth Games extra effort is going into community programmes and local schools are being encouraged to use the track.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2002/01/14/socyc215.xml (677 words)

	Velodrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The velodrome at Calshot Spit, Hampshire, UK is unusually short at only 142 m because it was built to fit into an existing disused aircraft hangar, and has notoriously steep banking.
		Velodrome tracks can be surfaced with many different materials, ranging from wood, to synthetics, to concrete.
		Velodromes may be built either indoors or outdoors.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Velodrome (1225 words)

	Telegraph \| Sport \| Cycling: On track for success as Manchester Velodrome helps break the mould
		This is what has happened at the Manchester Velodrome, one of the centrepiece venues for this summer's Commonwealth Games.
		The velodrome was part of Manchester's failed bid for the Olympics, and Mancunians used to sporting Meccas like Old Trafford were not impressed.
		The velodrome has defied the cynicism so often associated with new sports stadiums in this country, and to capitalise on the legacy of the Commonwealth Games extra effort is going into community programmes and local schools are being encouraged to use the track.
	telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2002/01/14/socyc215.xml (669 words)

	Manchester Velodrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Opened in September 1994, it is the United Kingdom's leading indoor Olympic-standard cycle track and was used to host the track cycling events in the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
		The Manchester Velodrome has hosted a number of official cycling events since it opened.
		It was announced on 30th January 2006 that the Manchester Velodrome would host the 2008 World Indoor Track Cycling Championships in March 2008.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manchester_Velodrome (184 words)

	SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Manchester Velodrome
		During a Times-supported taster session for local youngsters at the Manchester Velodrome last week, they were as enthusiastic as a couple of kids who have just had their stabilisers removed...
		MANCHESTER: Great Britain trio Chris Hoy, Jason Queally and Craig Maclean won the team sprint in the final event of the World Cup leg here at the Manchester Velodrome on Sunday to give the hosts enough points to win the overall title for the weekend's round of races.
		The Manchester velodrome is reckoned to be the fastest indoor track in the world, but records are unlikely as the riders are approaching the end of what has effectively been an 18-month season following the move to make track cycling a winter sport.
	news.surfwax.com /venues/files/Manchester_Velodrome.html (1060 words)

	Walking the way to health:Manchester Velodrome walks
		When Justine visited the Manchester Velodrome she was amazed at the size of the place and immediately saw the potential for indoor walks.
		The velodrome is situated in an area of East Manchester devastated by the collapse of the heavy engineering industry and the loss of community facilities that were linked to the factories.
		The velodrome, as a lottery-funded, public venue is reaching out to a greater section of its local population, increasing its community provision and showing the way forward for other sports venues.
	www.whi.org.uk /details.asp?key=AX909\|0\|12186714065\|R\|18\|51712332004529589728 (577 words)

	SkyTeam - Destinations: Manchester, England
		Manchester, the most important city in the north of England, grew rich on the industrial production of cotton.
		Manchester has all the hallmarks of a modern European metropolis, with an international airport and spruced-up sports facilities thanks to its successful staging of the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
		Further highlights of any visit to the city would include a football match at Old Trafford (home to Manchester United), a stroll along a stretch of the 100km of canals and an exploration of the surrounding countryside, with moors to the north and the winding country lanes of Cheshire to the south.
	events.skyteam.com /sisp/index.htm?fx=location&loc_id=133515 (361 words)

	Visa Paralympic World Cup - Wheelchair Basketball & Cycling Venue
		Manchester Velodrome will host both the wheelchair basketball and track cycling competitions.
		Disabled spaces are available at the front of the building and should be arranged directly with the Velodrome on +44 (0) 161 223 2244.
		There is an additional accessible entrance to the wheelchair basketball event via the accessible entrance which is signposted at the Velodrome.
	www.visaparalympicworldcup.com /venues_cycling.htm (253 words)

	Attractions (The University of Manchester)
		Manchester has many attractions, ranging from two top-flight football teams to an impressive selection of galleries and museums, including the Imperial War Museum North (above).
		Manchester just wouldn't be the same without its football.
		For those interested in design and architecture, The City of Manchester Stadium and the Imperial War Museum North, made the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment's (CABE) list of England's top 10 Architectural Highlights of the Year for 2003.
	www.manchester.ac.uk /undergraduate/studentlife/manchester/attractions (271 words)

	Manchester City Council - Search Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Manchester City Council - Revolution at the Manchester Velodrome...
		Manchester City Council - A round of applause for free stand-up...
		Held at the Manchester Velodrome at Sportcity in east Manchester, the free course
	www.manchester.gov.uk /news/2006/nov/velodrome.htm (322 words)

	Manchester Velodrome on track for world-beating future
		Sport England, BCF and Manchester City Council were joined by elite cyclist Matthew Crampton (20), who is part of the GB Olympic programme, and Jonathan Norfolk (31), trainer and pilot with the GB Paralympic cycling team – both are based at the Velodrome fulltime.
		Councillor Mark Hackett, Manchester City Council's executive member for Culture and Leisure, said: ‘This is marvellous news which ensures that the Velodrome, the home of British cycling, remains an absolutely top class facility.
		Peter Thomas, Chair of the Velodrome Trust: ‘We are delighted that the Velodrome retains its strategic place in the world of cycling.
	www.sportengland.org.uk /news/press_releases/manchester_velodrome_on_track_for_world-beating_future.htm (669 words)

	Manchester Track News
		The track at Manchester's Velodrome track has been so well used that it needs to be replaced 7 years ahead of schedule.
		Sport England has awarded Manchester City Council £270k of National Lottery funding towards the cost of the new track so that, with additional support from Manchester City Council and British Cycling, work can commence as soon as possible.
		It's fitting that the Velodrome, one of the outstanding legacies of our successful Commonwealth Games, will be playing such a crucial role in our leading cyclists' Olympic preparations.
	www.britishcycling.org.uk /web/site/BC/tra/News2006/20061101_manchester_refurb.asp (370 words)

	Manchester Update - Online Archives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Already within the Sportcity complex is the Manchester Velodrome - the National Cycling Centre.
		Developed as a joint venture between the English Sports Council, Manchester City Council and the British Cycling Federation, the centre is one of only two sports facilities in the country to have been awarded British Olympic Association Accreditation - the other one being Lilleshall in Staffordshire.
		The announcement was made in Fiji during Manchester 2002's presentation to the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly.
	www.manchesterupdate.org.uk /article25.htm (584 words)

	Manchester, England hotel close to Granada Media - Quality Hotel, GB145
		Manchester Central Park is a modern hotel on the east side of Manchester, within walking distance of a number of major company headquarters.
		Manchester is a vibrant, expanding city with numerous tourist attractions in and around the area, including a number of national trust properties and gardens.
		The hotel is close to Sportcity, a complex that includes the Manchester Velodrome and the City of Manchester Stadium, home of the Manchester City Football Club.
	www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=GB145 (437 words)

	Hoy for Manchester World Cup
		The Manchester meeting will be key to the British sprinter's preparation for the World Championships in Palma, Mallorca in March and his subsequent tilt at the Kilometre altitude world record in Bolivia in May.
		The Team Sprint is one of the country's biggest targets at the Worlds and Olympics and also one of the most exciting Sprint events to watch as the fastest men in the world give it their all over three laps of the track.
		Full details of the UCI Track Cycling Manchester World Cup event programme can be found on www.worldtrackcycling.com which includes a link directly to the Ticketmaster page for the event.
	www.britishcycling.org.uk /web/site/BC/tra/News2007/20070124_Manchester_World_Cup.asp (398 words)

	Manchester Velodrome to Re-opens
		The Velodrome has now been resurfaced to ensure the track continues to host such high calibre international events as well as delivering community programmes.
		Velodrome will continue to be the premier facility of its kind in the world.
		The investment represents a significant a vote of confidence in the Velodrome and will enable it to continue to meet the needs of the highly successful British team, and the many other cyclists of all levels of ability who regularly use the facilities".
	www.sourceuk.net /article/10/10345/manchester_velodrome_to_reopens.html (598 words)

	Pictures of Manchester Velodrome
		Manchester Velodrome Britains primary indoor Olympic cycle track and widely regarded as one of the world's finest and fastest Tracks.
		This is a densely populated area of Stockport, Greater Manchester.
		It is fortunate to be close to the edge of Cheshire, thus residents have the benefit of being within easy reach of some attractive countryside.
	www.picturesofengland.com /England/Greater_Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_Velodrome (578 words)

	ManchesterVelodrome.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A BCF or ABCC registered coach who wishes to upgrade their qualifications to become qualified to coach at the Manchester Velodrome, must complete this course.
		The Manchester Velodrome has a pool of well-qualified and experienced track coaches to oversee the training sessions.
		The Manchester Velodrome offer a comprehensive educational package for schools and college students of 8 years and upwards.
	www.manchestervelodrome.com /static_info/trackhire.htm (272 words)

	Fat Nick's guide to The Manchester Velodrome
		Cyclists living near Manchester, England are blessed with having a wonderful 250 metre indoor track.
		You can also phone the velodrome on 0161-223 2244 if you want to find out about forthcoming events, or if you would simply like to book yourself a ride on the track during one of the public "taster sessions".
		Manchester Regional Track League holds race meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm.
	www.fatnick.com /mcrvelo.htm (500 words)

	Manchester Velodrome
		The 3 mile ride to the velodrome was probably the first time I've had the chance to open the GLR up on smooth, flat rode.
		Once at the event and after waiting for the stick bikes to finish their training sessions I got the GLR out on to the track.
		The GLR looks to be about 4.5 mph faster then my GTS based on (my only 2) velodrome performances and my training so far indicates it is at least 5% faster on my hilly 20 mile training route, although I've only had one good run with reasonable weather and no traffic lights so far...
	www.wrhpv.com /ride_reports/race_reports/manchester/index.html (611 words)

	Sport Manchester, Manchester life, Manchester MBA - Manchester Business School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This website will look much better in a web browser that supports web standards, but it is still accessible to any browser or Internet device.
		Whatever your preferred sport, Manchester is more than likely to be able to accommodate you.
		The velodrome is also the home to the Great Britain Cycling Team.
	www.mbs.ac.uk /mba/life/sport-manchester.htm (488 words)

	Manchester - Manchester guide, what's on in Manchester - Itchy City Guides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Manchester in the United Kingdom - the history, culture, entertainments, accommodation, business and information of and about Greater Manchester.
		Manchester Business School is one of the leading business schools in the world.
		Manchester is a residential community encompassing 7.7 square miles in Essex County on the
	chester.recommendlist.com /rl/chester-manchester.htm (227 words)

	Manchester Velodrome Bike Hire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		If you are using trainers, or mountain bike style with recessed SPD cleats please ask at the reception desk for the use of a pair 0f our instep adaptors which fit the Look system.
		If your cycling shoes are fitted with the older style of shoe plates, non recessed SPD cleats, TIME cleats, or any other type of fitting which is not compatible with the Look system then please ask at the reception desk fro the use of a pair of Velodrome shoes.
		Please note that for hygiene reasons we insist that socks are always worn with Velodrome shoes.
	www.good.co.uk /steve.searle/hirebikes.htm (195 words)

	Jurys Inn Manchester \| Manchester, \| Hotel Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Jurys Inn Manchester is ideally located in the heart of the city beside the Concert Hall and the G-MEX Exhibition Centre.
		Manchester Airport MAN 10 miles, Located in the City Centre, Opposite the G-Mex Exhibition Centre, Opposite the Bridgewater Hall, Granada Studios 1 mile, Train Station 1 mile
		Located beside the Concert Hall and the G-MEX Exhibition Centre, Manchester's museums and galleries are just a stroll away.
	ihsadvantage.com /h/hotelInfo/Manchester/_/United_Kingdom/40940/?... (415 words)

	Manchester Cycling, Bicycles, the National Velodrome, Cycleways, Cycle Paths and Bike Hire around Greater Manchester
		Manchester Cycling, Bicycles, the National Velodrome, Cycleways, Cycle Paths and Bike Hire around Greater Manchester
		Cycles may be carried free of charge on Greater Manchester and Mersey Rail areas, provided there is space available on the train.
		On main line Intercity and Regional Railways outside these areas, there is a charge of about £5.00 per cycle per single journey (subject to possible change - check for current prices), but these must be booked in advance at your local station.
	www.manchester2002-uk.com /sports/others/cycling.html (526 words)

	Manchester Bike Week - What's On (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Organised by Manchester City Council, Manchester Velodrome and Pennine Events, a local school group has been invited to attend a session of cycling activities at this famous cycling venue.
		Wed 21st - Setting off from Manchester Airport Cycle Centre at 6pm, this takes in the various pubs along the Orbital Cycleway.
		Manchester Airport and the Health Education Precinct are taking the lead laying on free breakfasts at their main sites.
	www.manchesterbikeweek.com /whatson.asp (724 words)

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