Barra Velodrome

The Velódromo da Barra is an indoor velodrome in Rio de Janeiro.

The Velodrome is located in the Complexo Esportivo Cidade dos Esporte in the Barra da Tijuca district on the grounds on which the Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet is located, which was shortened for the construction of new sports facilities at half the distance. In addition, there are the swimming stadium Parque AquatiCo Maria Lenk and the Arena Olímpica do Rio.

Originally, the hall for the track cycling and inline skating speed competitions of the Pan American Games in 2007 was built. 2016 velodrome track cycling competition venue for the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Summer Games 2016 will be under the name of Rio Olympic Velodrome. Previously, it undergoes a major overhaul.

The web itself is - in accordance with international standards - 250 meters long and made of Siberian pine. She is seven meters wide and has a superelevation of 44 degrees.