General References

Missing and archived links - If the website for a link has been deleted or archived, see the bottom of the page for instructions on how to find it.


(a) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cycling_tracks_and_velodromes#Velodromes_no_longer_in_use?

(b) http://www.bikecult.com/bikecultbook/sports_velodromes.html

(c) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/search-londons-lost-velodromes/

(d) http://www.internationalcyclesport.com/html/tracks_in_yorkshire.html

(e) https://roadcyclinguk.com/news/racing-news/tracks-in-the-uk.html

(f) https://bikesy.co.uk/features/guides/the-complete-beginners-guide-to-track-cycling/

(g) https://veloklubhaus.com/2018/03/16/lost-velodromes-dash-for-cash/

(h) sixday.org.uk

(i) http://www.pjlaneconstruction.ie/gallery.html

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[4] The Wheel World 4 p.289

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[8] The Hub 13 March 1897

[9] The Hub 7 Nov 1896

[10] Dick Swann Days of Davies, 1968 Revised Edition (Limited), USA.

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[12] The Hub, Aug 1896.

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[14] News and Views, Veteran Cycle Club 142 winter 1996

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