I decided to go and have a look in the end .
http://www.strava.com/activities/236771117/overview
I'm not sure you wondered onto the outdoor track itself as it is gated off and the staff have to open the gate for you . Having said that , if someone was coming out you may have been able to sneak in .
Anyhow . The velopark isn't that easy to find and isn't sign posted . Its at the end of a road that looks disused with a bus garage half way down it but when you get the the park itself is very tidy . Parking is free ( well I didn't pay
) and there are no height restrictions for the car park so bikes on the roof are ok .
Once inside you pay at reception and can use the changing rooms to get your self ready and have a shower after . I changed in the van as I wasn't sure about the facilities but asked about them after and went to have a look . I asked what you do with the bike while getting changed but they didn't seem to know
Anyhow the whole area is gated off with electric doors so only riders are in that area . There where bike lockers but I think that's for the track bikes .
There are also lockers in the changing area to keep your clothes while you ride .
Back at reception you can get hot and cold drinks from vending machines or go up to the velodrome viewing area where there is a coffee bar .
The out door circuit is really nice with a few inclines and drops to spice it up . Nothing major but it adds to the fun .
Its also flood lit which was handy as it was getting dark by the time I started riding .
I had the track to myself so I stopped to take a few pictures for you guys
All in all it was a good afternoon out and I wished I had gone earlier and made a day of it . Maybe a few laps and then go and watch the track cycling with a coffee and then a few more laps . Or maybe have a go on the MTB track