Place Name: Stuart Street East
Address: 80 Stuart Street East, Manchester, M11 4BZ, United Kingdom
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Built in 1994, the Manchester Velodrome played a critical role in the rise of British cycling. The track is 250M long and has hosted countless UCI World Cup and Championship events. It also was the site of the Hour Record for Chris Boardman in 2000 when he rode 49.444KM, beating Eddy Merckx's record from 1972.
Tags: Manchester Velodrome, Vélodrome, Chris Boardman