Saryarka Velodrome

Saryarka Velodrome
Location 45A, Qabanbay Batyr ave.
Astana, Kazakhstan
Coordinates 51°6′17″N 71°24′18″E / 51.10472°N 71.40500°E / 51.10472; 71.40500Coordinates: 51°6′17″N 71°24′18″E / 51.10472°N 71.40500°E / 51.10472; 71.40500
Capacity Cycling: 9,270
Surface Siberian Pine
Construction
Built 2009–2011
Opened 2011
Tenants
BC Astana (VTB United League)
2012–present
Astana Pro Team
(UCI World Tour)
2011–present
Website
www.velotrek.kz

The Saryarka Velodrome (Kazakh: Сарыарқа велотрегі; Russian: Велотрек Сарыарка) is an indoor cycle-racing track or velodrome that is located in Astana, Kazakhstan. Constructed in the shape of a racer's helmet, the velodrome is a unique sports complex that not only houses a cycling track, but its 58,000 metre square surface area also contains a sports courts, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a basketball court, an ice rink, as well as conference halls, a restaurant and a hotel. It is mainly used for cycling and basketball.

The seating capacity of the arena is 9,270[1][2] for cycling, being able to use only the permanent tiers of seating. Additional temporary tiers of seating can be added around the court area for basketball games.

History

The track hosted the opening round of the 2011–12 UCI Track Cycling World Cup in November 2011.[3] The arena was used during the 2011 Asian Winter Games for short track speed skating. It is the home arena of the VTB United League professional basketball club BC Astana.

References

  1. ↑ Astana Basketball Club Home arena: Saryarka Cycle Track (9270 viewers).
  2. ↑ Home Arena: "The Republican cycle track" Sary-Arka" (9270 spectators).
  3. ↑ "Preview: 2011 UCI Track World Cup Round 1". British Cycling. October 27, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
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