The velodrome is 405.38 meters long, and is the centre piece of Carmarthen Park. Officially opened on Easter Monday in 1900, it has been in continuous use ever since, and is believed to be the oldest outdoor concrete velodrome in continuous use in the world. Here the concept of ‘pacing’ was first introduced, whereby each cyclist achieves higher speeds by racing in the slipstream of a motor cyclist.
Today the velodrome is available for hire and is a busy facility regularly used by local clubs and those from further afield. When the velodrome is not booked, it is open to the public.
To enquire about the velodrome, please contact 07794040699 or dmgriffith@carmarthentowncouncil.gov.uk
