Laoshan Velodrome

　　  Highlights
　　  Situated in the western suburbs of Beijing, east of the General Administration of Sport of China and the Cycling and Fencing Sports Management Center. With a construction area of 33,290 square meters, it can accommodate 6,000 spectators, features a 250-meter track, and hosted all cycling events during the 2008 Olympic Games.      Introduction
　　  The velodrome’s massive dome is supported by a steel frame. In the central part of the roof, there is a skylight-like cupola covered with polycarbonate panels that offer excellent light transmittance. This design provides optimal hardware support for energy efficiency and post-Olympics usage.   The Laoshan Velodrome is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting. Unlike a flat athletics track, the indoor velodrome track has a sloped, curved shape, meaning each set of lights uses reflectors with different materials and angles to ensure uniform lighting across every point on the curve. This ensures even illumination throughout the oval-shaped track. After the Olympics, the velodrome will serve as a training base for national athletes, where lighting requirements are less stringent. The central “skylight” of the dome will then come into its own.   The polycarbonate panels used in the central part of the dome not only offer great light transmittance but also have notable diffusion properties. This means that even on sunny days, sunlight entering the venue won’t create patchy spots on the track, ensuring the safety of athletes during training.   The second level is the core of the structure, where the 2008 track cycling competitions took place. Olympic track cycling events are held on an oval-shaped track. Laoshan Velodrome’s track is 11 meters wide, including a 7-meter-wide competition lane and a 4-meter safety zone, curving outward from the center. According to UCI standards, the slope of the track ranges between 13 and 47 degrees.

　　  Transportation
　　  Address: West side of the Laoshan National Sports Administration, Cycling and Fencing Sports Management Center Base, Shijingshan District, Beijing   It is an 8-minute walk north from Bajiao subway station.  

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