description Velòdrom d'Horta Overview
The Velòdrom d'Horta is an outdoor track cycling venue located in Barcelona, Spain. Featuring a standard 250-meter wooden track, the facility was originally inaugurated in 1984 to host the World Cycling Championships. It was subsequently renovated and served as the site for the track cycling events during the 1992 Summer Olympics. The venue continues to function as an active sports facility utilized by both competitive cyclists and local athletic associations.
help Velòdrom d'Horta FAQ
What size track is used at Velòdrom d'Horta?
Velòdrom d'Horta has a UCI-approved outdoor wooden track measuring 250 meters. It is in Barcelona's Horta-Guinardó district.
Which major cycling events were held at Velòdrom d'Horta?
The venue opened in 1984 for the UCI Track Cycling World Championships. It later hosted the track cycling events at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics.
Why is Velòdrom d'Horta important in Olympic cycling history?
Barcelona 1992 used the venue for Olympic track cycling on a permanent open-air track. It is often noted as the last permanent outdoor velodrome used for Olympic track events.
What is the full name of Velòdrom d'Horta?
The venue is also called Velòdrom Municipal d'Horta Miquel Poblet. Miquel Poblet was a prominent Spanish cyclist, and the facility remains a municipal sports venue in Barcelona.
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