Palmer Park Stadium

Palmer Park Stadium

Palmer Park Stadium is located in Palmer Park, Reading. It contains a velodrome and athletics stadium. Set in acres of parkland, the stadium provides a focal point for a variety of indoor and outdoor leisure activities. [cite web| url=http://www.sports-clubs.net/Sport/VenueDetails.aspx?VenueID=1366| title=Palmer Park Sports Stadium| publisher=Sports Clubs UK]

Reading Velodrome

The velodrome was originally built at the turn of the 20th century, making it one of the oldest in the country. It has hosted weekly track leagues throughout the summer and many national events and championships such as the British National Derny Championships.

459 metres in length, it has been described as one of the country' best asphalt track surfaces, [cite web| url=http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/News/2004/02_february/19_reading.shtml| title= Reading Velodrome Takes to Cyber Space and the 'Net| publisher=British Cycling|date=February 2004] although until 1955 when it was resurfaced, it was a loose red shale which meant riders often slid sideways in the bankings. The velodrome was closed in 2002 due to subsidence, as the track was built on the location of some old chalk pits. Reading Borough Council had the dips filled and the track surface refurbished for the start of the 2003 season. [cite web| url=http://www.readingvelodromeracing.co.uk/information/history.aspx| title=Reading Velodrome Racing's History| publisher=Reading Velodrome Racing] Palmer Park Velo cycling club is based at the velodrome, it caters mainly for children. [cite web| url=http://www.readingvelodromeracing.co.uk/information/palmerparkvelo.aspx| title=Palmer Park Velo| publisher=Reading Velodrome Racing]

Reading Athletics Stadium

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