Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome Explained

Stadium Name:Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome
Former Names:Marymoor Velodrome
Location:6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, Washington
Built:1974
Opened:1975
Renovated:2005
Owner:King County
Operator:Marymoor Velodrome Association
Surface:Concrete
Cost:$176,000
Capacity:4 sets of bleachers
Dimensions:400m oval track
Tenants:Marymoor Velodrome Association and King County Parks

The Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome is a 400m (1,300feet) outdoor bicycle racing track located in Redmond, Washington. It was built in 1974 and was resurfaced in 2005.[1] The current track racing surface is 400 meters in total length, with a maximum slope of 23 degrees in the corners. As such, the "Gentle Giant" is one of the longest in the country. [2] Currently operated by the Marymoor Velodrome Association, the track hosted the US Master's Track National Championships in 2014.[3] It will also be holding USA Junior Cycling Nationals in 2024.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Velodrome. King County. April 17, 2015.
  2. Web site: About Track Racing. Velodrome.org. Marymoor Velodrome Association. December 6, 2020.
  3. Web site: Masters Track Nationals. USA Cycling. April 17, 2015.
  4. Web site: Junior Track National Championships . USA Cycling . November 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231103170240/https://tracknats.usacycling.org/junior-track . November 3, 2023 . live.