The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesAugust 8-24 2008
Laoshan Velodrome, the nation's first wood-surface trackTrack Cycling has been a part of every edition of the Olympic Games, except for the 1912 Games in Stockholm. Track cyclists wear special "space-age" helmets and ride brakeless, fixed-gear bicycles. [Full story]
Dome ceiling of Laoshan Velodrome pieced together by manpower According to Bian Xi, director of the department of cycling and fencing sports of the Olympic venue construction off -- a division of the General Administration of Sport -- this 1,400-ton colossal of a structure was put together in mid-air. [Full story]
Velodrome: tailored lighting through 230 light fixturesThe dome ceiling has more than 230 light fixtures. Due to the fixed gradient of the velodrome (cycling track), with the outer lane being higher than the inner lane, every light fixture will emit a unique quality of light at a unique angle. [Full story]
Laoshan Velodrome, easy to reach by car, subway, or busThe "Flying Saucer" Laoshan Velodrome is complete. On December 7, the venue will welcome the 2007 Good Luck Beijing 2007-2008 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics. [Full story]
Laoshan Velodrome features large-capacity elevatorThe venue has a designated elevator to accommodate athletes with a disability when they need to access the basement-level athletes lounge, which is five meters below the competition ground. [Full story]
Natural lighting and safety through 'super skylight' of Laoshan VelodromeAt Laoshan Velodrome, a "super skylight" 56 meters in diameter rises 33 meters overhead. The skylight is fitted with double-layer polycarbonate panels to let in ample amounts of natural light into the building. [Full story]
