Cycling in Manchester set for big boost

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Councillors are being asked to back a major package of work to improve Manchester’s National Cycling Centre.

Ir has certainly come a long way since the 2002 Commonwealth Games

The velodrome element of the National Cycling Centre was built in 1993 using Government funding. It played a central role in the 2002 Commonwealth Games and has gone on to host a wealth of national and international competitions. 

The National Cycling Centre was extended in 2010 with the addition of the UK’s first indoor BMX Centre. As the home of British Cycling, it has supported Manchester’s reputation as an international sporting city.  

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Crucially, it is also well used by people from across Manchester with more than 100,000 participants in a typical year including a range of programmes for local communities and young people. 

It is one of the world’s most accessible velodromes – where grassroots cyclists can rub shoulders with elite cyclists. The centre has helped power the city’s enthusiasm for cycling, which sees almost 20 per cent of residents regularly get on their bikes.  

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Investing now will avoid future building failures and unexpected closures or services having to be withdrawn. This will save money in the longer term and ensure that Mancunians can continue to enjoy the facilities. 

The scope of the works includes the full replacement of all the building’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing services – including lighting and ventilation; the installation of air source heat pumps to decarbonise the building’s heating; the full refurbishment of changing rooms; the creation of a new outdoor plant room and replacement of the track barrier.

More on this interesting story can be found on the Manchester Council website 

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