Lea Valley Velodrome

[HertzvanRental]

I read that Lea Valley is the fastest track in the world. Does anybody know what makes it so? Is it the surface or the degree of banking? I'm just curious and have been unable to find any information.

 

[midlife]

Presumably the "fastest" track in the world is the highest as air density is lower................so are oxygen levels so makes riding a bit tough. Mexico rings a bell

Shaun

 

[machew]

Must be the Siberian pine track. Wiggins did break the hour record, so it must be a fast surface

 

[Beebo]

Because it is slightly down hill, all the way round.

 

[Markymark]

Because it's in London so it's awesome.

 

[Markymark]

Because it is slightly down hill, all the way round.

I cycle the other way to give the others a chance.

 

[Beebo]

I think tthe answer is something to do with the fact that they can turn the heating up very high and reduce the air pressure inside, which makes the air much thinner.

 

[Fnaar]

This is a nice/sad/poignant/heartwarming (tick as you see fit) film which uses the velodrome:

 

[Milkfloat]

I am riding it next week, I will let you know how fast.