Rock Hill Velodrome

Most of you have probably already heard about the possibility of a velodrome in Rock Hill, SC. According to an email from the Carolina Velodrome Association (CVA), a group that has worked toward this goal for many years, the project is coming along:

“Earlier this year, we were presented with an opportunity to place the velodrome in the center of a 100 acre, mixed use development. The developer has already donated the land and presented his support to the City Council. We have raised $500,000 and have the full support from USA Cycling. All the economic impact studies have been done, everything is set.”

Sounds great, but they are at a point now when they need our help. The CVA is asking the City of Rock Hill to pay for construction costs, and to jointly operate the velodrome with them. All of us who would use the velodrome need to let the Mayor and City Council know that we support it by the end of July. Take a minute to contact them (download contact info here) and let them know that you support the idea of building the only world-class velodrome in the southeast right here in South Carolina. If it helps, you can also download a sample letter to use. For more information, read about the velodrome effort on the news page of the CVA website.

Coincidently, I am writing this on the same day that I am selling my track bike of 20 years. Oh well, if the velodrome gets built, I’ll just have to buy a new one. At this point, let’s just voice our support to make sure that does happen.

Photo credit: Racing at the Lehigh Valley Velodrome in Trexlertown, PA by Fußgänger