Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome

The Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome is a 1,300-foot (400 m) outdoor bicycle racing track located in Redmond, Washington. It was built in 1974 and was resurfaced in 2005.[1] The current track racing surface is 400 meters in total length, with a maximum slope of 23 degrees in the corners. As such, the "Gentle Giant" is one of the longest in the country. [2] Currently operated by the Marymoor Velodrome Association, the track hosted the US Master's Track National Championships in 2014.[3] It will also be holding USA Junior Cycling Nationals in 2024.[4]

Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome
Former namesMarymoor Velodrome
Location6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, Washington
Coordinates47.665759°N 122.112079°W / 47.665759; -122.112079
OwnerKing County
OperatorMarymoor Velodrome Association
Capacity4 sets of bleachers
Field size400m oval track
SurfaceConcrete
Construction
Built1974
Opened1975
Renovated2005
Construction cost$176,000
Tenants
Marymoor Velodrome Association and King County Parks
Website
velodrome.org

See also

References

  1. "Velodrome". King County. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  2. "About Track Racing". Velodrome.org. Marymoor Velodrome Association. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  3. "Masters Track Nationals". USA Cycling. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  4. "Junior Track National Championships". USA Cycling. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.


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