The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesAugust 8-24 2008
(BEIJING, December 6) -- The "Flying Saucer" Laoshan Velodrome, located across from the Shijingshan Amusement Park at the West Fifth Ring Road, is complete. On December 7, the venue will welcome the 2007 Good Luck Beijing 2007-2008 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics.
Laoshan Velodrome has a building area of 33,320 sq m. The three-floor building stands 33.8 meters tall. It has seating capacity for 6,000 spectators, including 3,000 temporary seats.
The venue is located on the west side of the cycling and fencing center of the State Administration of Sport. It is just 800 meters from the Bajiao Amusement Park stop of Beijing Subway Line 1 and can also be reached via numerous public bus routes.
