The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome is one of the parts of the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, which opened a few years ago, in 2012. A major sportive event that held at this venue was the 2014 Commonwealth Games. This major competition was, in fact, the very reason for which the facility was constructed. The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome has a capacity of 2000 people and bears the name of a gold-medal winning Scottish cyclist. The venue was also used during the 2012-13 UCI Track Cycling World Cup.
Venue Details
Getting there
Seeing as it is a very significant landmark, people can easily get to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome by train, bus or car.
By train and tube: the nearest railway station, Dalmanrock, is within a 12-minute walking distance. The famous sports venue is also within a short distance (15-min walk) from the Bridgeton station.
By bus: The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome is just a four-minute stroll from the following bus stops: London Road (Before), On Springfield Road, Parkhead (bus routes 89, 90 and CG1) and opp Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome (bus routes 90 and CG1).
By car: Drivers shouldn’t encounter any difficulties while searching for the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome because the site is located on the main route London Road/A74. The M74 main road is also nearby.
International: People who come to Glasgow by plane should feel relieved, as it takes more or less 16 minutes to drive from the Glasgow International Airport to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. Direct bus to the city centre is also available.
Parking facilities
Visitors of the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome benefit from a big car park, which can accommodate up to 416 cars. The facility also includes a number of 26 spaces for Blue Badge Holders.
Access for people with special needs
The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome provides plenty of modern amenities for people with disabilities, like lifts, accessible toilets and changing rooms or wheelchair ramps/slopes.
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