Herne Hill Velodrome
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Herne Hill Velodrome
Image: © Peter Trimming Taken: 5 Mar 2019
Built in 1891, the track was used as an Olympic venue in 1948. Unlike a modern Olympic velodrome (which will have an inner circumference of 250m, and banking of about 45°), Herne Hill is a shallow concrete bowl measuring approximately 450m with the steepest banking 30°. Members of the Anerley Bicycle Club (founded 1881) attending a coached track session. End of the session, with each rider completing a flying lap, whilst other club members looked on.
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