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Alkek Velodrome

Alkek Velodrome
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Type of Site
Sports & Recreation, Entertainment Venues
Neighborhood
West
Interests That Apply
Sports & Recreation, History, Outdoors
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Price: $0-$5
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Restrooms: Availability Unknown
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Alkek Velodrome

High speed bicycling


Family Time Off The Beaten Path

Address: Phone:
19008 Saums Road
(in Cullen Park)
Houston, TX 77084
+1 281 578 0693

Description

This is the only facility for training for high speed bicycling in the entire state of Texas. Although many of the open hours are taken up with professional training sessions, the velodrome also offers hours for public usage. Sessions for skaters are also available, which makes this attraction popular with both serious skaters and cyclists.


What you should know before visiting Alkek Velodrome

Times & Dates

Open Hours: 5p-9p Tue-Thu; 2p-6p Sat-Sun
Visit Time: 1hr-3hr
Best Time to Visit: Later is better during summertime.
Why Best: This is an open facility and Houston does get hot in the summer.
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: The Velodrome is open for riding in the evenings, during the week, and afternoons on weekends. Check the hours before you go. Track bikes and helmets are available.
Price: $0-$5

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering. Notes: This is a well lit arena.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Motorbike/Scooter
Parking Availability: Yes


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