leicester velodrome nov 2008

[MD]

The End of the Velodrome
Once it was regarded as one of the best cycling facilities in the country. It's been empty for a decade. Now the once proud Leicester Velodrome is being demolished. i 1st visited years ago as i grew up near the site.
in its hayday

pictures from 2007

pano from water tower

and these are how it looks now they say the place will be flat in 14 days!!

i tried to make this the same as the shot i took in 2007

under all the muck you can just make out "avia watches"

 

[Goldie87]

Crazy how quickly work is progressing on demolition. Tons of interesting old rubbish where they have pulled the track up. 1980's crisp packets by the bucket load and a 1978 coke can among other things! First a few pictures from around a year ago...

2007

Same view Nov 2008

Nov 2008

 

[Goldie87]

Just a bit of an update, went here again today with Mr Sam. The track and stands have completely gone now, just mud

Mr Sam walking along the site of the track

A view of the surviving changing rooms

The surviving sports ground next door is having some refurbishment done

Me having a bit of fun on the track

A while later when Mr Sam went back by he saw the gestap...I mean the local constabulary were there.
I find it funny how they let people trash the place to this day, and yet come running out because of some people taking photos

 

[Foxylady]

Sad to see the 'mud trench' remains where the stands used to be.
Thanks for all the updates and photos, MD and Goldie.

 

[MD]

went back today for a look was shocked to see it now
2008

same spot 2009

i think the tower will be gone this week

i found it quite sad seeing like that.

 

[Goldie87]

Such a shame. Stupid money grabbing council!!