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Spectators can come and see the new velodrome Whanganui’s velodrome is back in action with its new track and the upcoming 73rd River City Wheelrace, on...

The new Accoya-surfaced Whanganui Velodrome was launched with a Christmas Cycling Carnival on Saturday by a team under the leadership of “Mr Cycling”, Ron...

'I believe it’s taken away community use,' contractor Pete Jacques says.

Whanganui’s Velodrome is undergoing a $2.5 million track reinstatement by German company Velotrack, the most experienced and successful Velodrome builder i

Whanganui letters: Velodrome roofing - the debate rages on 10 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read Velodrome roofing - the debate rages on. Photo / file Whanganui Chronicle I endorse the views of Marty Hewson in his letter of March 1. When construction of the velodrome was undertaken in 1995, it was regarded as an innovative project for Whanganui and an additional attraction for the city, being adjacent to the Cooks Gardens athletic track and so close to the city centre. It wa...

Whanganui velodrome closed until further notice due to deterioration 17 Feb, 2021 05:00 AM 4 minutes to read The velodrome is expected to be closed for the rest of the 2020/21 track cycling season. Photo / File The velodrome is expected to be closed for the rest of the 2020/21 track cycling season. Photo / File Whanganui Chronicle Whanganuis velodrome has been closed because of concerns about the deterioration of the track, with a cyclist fortunate to escape injury after riding through a rotten...