Bay Ridge velodrome offers an alternative to Brooklyn Bridge Park
In view of the controversy over the proposed NYC Fieldhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park and its centerpiece, a bicycle “velodrome,” an alternate velodrome proposal has come to light.
That Bay Ridge-based proposal, known as the Brooklyn Velodrome, has a detailed, illustrated web site, but little contact information. Indeed, it seems to be shrouded in mystery.
A velodrome is a racing track, banked 45 degrees or more at the curves, for competitive bicycle racing. The only outdoor velodrome in New York is at Kissena Park in Queens, and there is only one indoor velodrome in the U.S., the Home Depot Center Velodrome in Carson, Calif.