Jul 13 2007
The design team for the London 2012 VeloPark has been announced today.
The design competition was judged by leading names from the world of architecture and design as well as Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Chris Hoy.
Chris said: "Having competed in cycling venues around the globe, I understand the importance of world-class design in Games venues so I was delighted to be involved in judging the VeloPark design entrants.
"I was hugely impressed by the winning team's ideas, not only because they recognised and understood the needs of elite athletes but also because of their exciting visions for the venue and the legacy thereafter which will help inspire a new generation of cycling champions."
The winning concept design was developed by a world-class consortium made up of Hopkins Architects, Expedition Engineering, BDSP and Grant Associates.
The VeloPark will include a 6,000 seat Velodrome to host the Olympic and Paralympic indoor track cycling events as well as a BMX circuit for Olympic events.
After the Games, the BMX circuit will be repositioned next to the Velodrome with a road cycle circuit and mountain bike course added to create a legacy VeloPark that will combine cycling facilities across all disciplines in one cycling 'hub', linked into cycle routes across London.
In addition to the facilities that will remain in the VeloPark beyond 2012, the London Development Agency (LDA) are investing £5m in a new permanent road cycle circuit and mountain bike course at Hog Hill, Redbridge and will be funding the facility up to the completion of the legacy VeloPark.