|
Oerlikon Velodrome
Oerlikon Velodrome is an uncovered velodrome in the Oerlikon district of Zürich, Switzerland. It was built in 1912. The track is 333 m in length and is made of concrete. The velodrome holds 3000 spectators. It held the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 1923, 1929, 1936, 1946, 1953, 1961 and 1983. See also *List of cycling tracks and velodromes This is a list of cycling tracks and velodromes for track cycling worldwide. Velodromes currently in use Indoor: all the structures are closed inside Outdoor: the velodrome is uncovered and in open air. Outdoor, fully covered: all the structure ... References Velodromes in Switzerland Sports venues in Zurich Sports venues completed in 1912 20th-century architecture in Switzerland {{cycling-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oerlikon (Zürich)
Oerlikon is a quarter in the northern part of the city of Zürich, Switzerland. A formerly independent municipality, Oerlikon was merged with Zürich in 1934 and forms today, together with Affoltern (Zürich), Affoltern and Seebach (Zürich), Seebach, the city district 11 (Zürich), district 11. History The name Oerlikon goes back to the Alemannic settlement founder Orilo. Oerlikon was mentioned for the first time in the year 946 (other source: 942) as ''Orlinchowa''. At that time the town consisted of no more than one dozen houses. Later on it was part of the municipality of Schwamendingen, where the inhabitants of Oerlikon went to school and attended church. In 1855 the line from Oerlikon to Winterthur via Wallisellen was established by the ''Schweizerische Nordostbahn'' (NOB). The following year the line was extended to Zürich Hauptbahnhof through the Wipkingen Tunnel. Lines from Wallisellen to Uster (1856) and Oerlikon to Bülach via Glattbrugg (1865) followed. The open ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zürich
Zurich (; ) is the list of cities in Switzerland, largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich. , the municipality had 448,664 inhabitants. The Urban agglomeration, urban area was home to 1.45 million people (2020), while the Zurich Metropolitan Area, Zurich metropolitan area had a total population of 2.1 million (2020). Zurich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Zurich's main railway station are the largest and busiest in the country. Permanently settled for over 2,000 years, Zurich was founded by the Roman Empire, Romans, who called it '. However, early settlements have been found dating back more than 6,400 years (although this only indicates human presence in the area and not the presence of a town that early). During the Middle Ages, Zurich gained the independent and privileged status of imperial immediacy and, in 1519 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Switzerland
Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located in west-central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau, the Swiss Alps, Alps and the Jura Mountains, Jura; the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, whereas most of the country's Demographics of Switzerland, 9 million people are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts List of cities in Switzerland, its largest cities and economic centres, including Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne. Switzerland is a federal republic composed of Cantons of Switzerland, 26 cantons, with federal authorities based in Bern. It has four main linguistic and cultural regions: German, French, Italian and Romansh language, Romansh. Although most Swiss are German-speaking, national identity is fairly cohesive, being rooted in a common historical background, shared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The UCI Track Cycling World Championships are the set of world championship events for the various disciplines and distances in track cycling. They are regulated by the Union Cycliste Internationale. Before 1900, they were administered by the UCI's predecessor, the International Cycling Association (ICA). Current events include: time trial, keirin, individual pursuit, team pursuit, points race, scratch race, sprint, team sprint, omnium, madison and elimination race. Women's events are generally shorter than men's. Events which are no longer held include the motor paced events and tandem events. History World championships were first held in 1893, in Chicago, under the ICA. They were for amateurs. Separate professional races were held from 1895, in Cologne. Amateurs and professionals competed in separate events until 1993, after which they raced together in "open" races. Championships are open to riders selected by their national cycling association. They compete in the col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1923 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The 1923 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Zürich, Switzerland from 18 to 26 August 1923. Three events for men were contested, two for professionals and one for amateurs. Medal summary Medal table See also * 1923 UCI Road World Championships References {{Portal bar, Sports, Switzerland Track cycling Track cycling is a Cycle sport, bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using purpose-designed track bicycles. History Track cycling has been around since at least 1870. When track cycling was in its i ... UCI Track Cycling World Championships by year International cycle races hosted by Switzerland Sports competitions in Zurich 1920s in track cycling 1923 in cycle racing 20th century in Zurich August 1923 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1929 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The 1929 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Zürich, Switzerland from 11 to 18 August 1929. Three events for men were contested, two for professionals and one for amateurs. Medal summary Medal table See also * 1929 UCI Road World Championships References {{Portal bar, Sports, Switzerland Track cycling Track cycling is a Cycle sport, bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using purpose-designed track bicycles. History Track cycling has been around since at least 1870. When track cycling was in its i ... UCI Track Cycling World Championships by year International cycle races hosted by Switzerland Sports competitions in Zurich 1920s in track cycling 1929 in cycle racing 20th century in Zurich August 1929 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The 1936 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Zürich, Switzerland from 28 August to 6 September 1936. Three events for men were contested, two for professionals and one for amateurs. Medal summary Medal table See also * 1936 UCI Road World Championships References {{Portal bar, Sports, Switzerland Track cycling Track cycling is a Cycle sport, bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using purpose-designed track bicycles. History Track cycling has been around since at least 1870. When track cycling was in its i ... UCI Track Cycling World Championships by year International cycle races hosted by Switzerland Sports competitions in Zurich 1930s in track cycling 1936 in cycle racing 20th century in Zurich August 1936 sports events in Europe September 1936 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1946 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The 1946 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Zürich, Switzerland, from 24 August to 1 September 1946. Five events for men were contested, 3 for professionals and 2 for amateurs. Medal summary Medal table See also * 1946 UCI Road World Championships References {{Portal bar, Sports, Switzerland Track cycling Track cycling is a Cycle sport, bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using purpose-designed track bicycles. History Track cycling has been around since at least 1870. When track cycling was in its i ... UCI Track Cycling World Championships by year International cycle races hosted by Switzerland Sports competitions in Zurich 1940s in track cycling 1946 in cycle racing 20th century in Zurich August 1946 sports events in Europe September 1946 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1953 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The 1953 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Zürich, Switzerland from 21 to 26 August 1953. Five events for men were contested, 3 for professionals and 2 for amateurs. Medal summary Medal table See also * 1953 UCI Road World Championships References {{Portal bar, Sports, Switzerland, 1950s Track cycling Track cycling is a Cycle sport, bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using purpose-designed track bicycles. History Track cycling has been around since at least 1870. When track cycling was in its i ... UCI Track Cycling World Championships by year International cycle races hosted by Switzerland Sports competitions in Zurich 1950s in track cycling 1953 in cycle racing 20th century in Zurich August 1953 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1961 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The 1961 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Zürich, Switzerland from 27 August to 1 September 1961. Eight events were contested, 6 for men (3 for professionals, 3 for amateurs) and 2 for women. Medal summary Medal table See also * 1961 UCI Road World Championships References {{Portal bar, Sports, Switzerland, 1960s Track cycling Track cycling is a Cycle sport, bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using purpose-designed track bicycles. History Track cycling has been around since at least 1870. When track cycling was in its i ... UCI Track Cycling World Championships by year International cycle races hosted by Switzerland Sports competitions in Zurich 1960s in track cycling 1961 in cycle racing 20th century in Zurich August 1961 sports events in Europe September 1961 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The 1983 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Zürich, Switzerland in 1983. Fourteen events were contested, 12 for men (5 for professionals, 7 for amateurs) and 2 for women. Medal summary Medal table See also * 1983 UCI Road World Championships References {{Portal bar, Sports, Switzerland, 1980s Track cycling Track cycling is a Cycle sport, bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using purpose-designed track bicycles. History Track cycling has been around since at least 1870. When track cycling was in its i ... UCI Track Cycling World Championships by year International cycle races hosted by Switzerland 1983 in track cycling Sports competitions in Zurich 20th century in Zurich August 1983 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cycling Tracks And Velodromes
This is a list of cycling tracks and velodromes for track cycling worldwide. Velodromes currently in use Indoor: all the structures are closed inside Outdoor: the velodrome is uncovered and in open air. Outdoor, fully covered: all the structures are covered but in open air. Outdoor, track covered: the track is covered but in open air. Velodromes no longer in use List of oldest cycling tracks and velodromes This list exposes the oldest tracks around the world that are still existing today. The Andreasried Velodrome (Erfurt, Germany) was originally built in 1885 but was entirely redeveloped in 2006–2007. This one is in fact a new track. References {{Track cycling Velodromes, * Lists of sports venues, Cycling tracks and velodromes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
