The Geraint Thomas National Velodrome, previously known as the Wales National Velodrome, in Newport,

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, is an indoor arena located in the

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, Lliswerry. The

Velodrome A velodrome is an arena for track cycling. Modern velodromes feature steeply banked oval tracks, consisting of two 180-degree circular bends connected by two straights. The straights transition to the circular turn through a moderate easement ...

's facilities including a covered 250-metre Siberian pine track, a function room/dance studio, free weights room, fitness suite, a drug-testing room and a multipurpose indoor sports arena. It has seating for 500 spectators. The Newport Velodrome hosts the Head Office of Welsh Cycling and Newport Velo Youth Cycling Club is based at the centre. An outdoor

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track home of Newport Cycle Speedway Club is located at the Velodrome. The Velodrome was used by the British track cycling team for its pre-event holding camps ahead of the

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. It was announced in August 2018 that the velodrome would be renamed after the UK's third and Wales' first-ever

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winner

Geraint Thomas Geraint Howell Thomas, ( , ; born 25 May 1986) is a Welsh professional racing cyclist who rides for UCI WorldTeam , Wales and Great Britain. He is one of the few riders in the modern era to achieve significant elite success as both a track and ...

, who won the 2018 edition of the Tour. The velodrome hosted the

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editions of the

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Newport City Leisure - Wales National VelodromeNewport Velo Youth Cycling Club
{{British National Track Championships Cycle racing in Wales Velodromes in Wales Indoor arenas in Newport, Wales Sports venues in Newport, Wales Landmarks in Newport, Wales

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