Who owns Lee Valley VeloPark?
lee valley velopark is a cycling centre in queen elizabeth olympic park in stratford, london, england. It is owned and managed by lee valley regional park authority, and it was opened to the public in march 2014. The valley takes its name from the river lee (or lea). Venues and attractions in the lee valley include the queen elizabeth olympic park, stratford (home of the london 2012 olympic games) several marinas and moorings, a network of cycle routes, angling (fishing) areas, and green spaces.The lee valley park stretches 26 miles, right from the heart of east london and the olympic park through west essex up into hertfordshire, following the course of the river lea (also called lee).Lee Valley Regional Park Authority owns 35% of the Olympic Park. It funds, manages and owns three venues following the London 2012 Games – Lee Valley White Water Centre in Hertfordshire, Lee Valley VeloPark and the Eton Manor hockey and tennis centres located at the northernmost end of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.By bus: Several bus routes connect to Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the key routes being: 388, 308, 339, 97 and N205 which all stop near Lee Valley VeloPark.Road Cycling & Road Circuits. Lee Valley VeloPark’s one mile floodlit road circuit is cycling’s very own premium road in the heart of east London, built as part of a world class venue. Lee Valley VeloPark is also the training and meeting venue of choice for a large number of clubs.
What’s special about Lee Valley VeloPark?
But the action doesn’t stop at track cycling as Lee Valley VeloPark is the first place in the world where you can take part in four types of cycling in one place: track cycling, road racing, BMX or mountain biking. Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is responsible for the 26 mile long, 10,000 acre park with its huge variety of award winning green spaces, world class sports venues and ecologically vital wildlife havens. The park was created by a unique Act of Parliament as a “green lung” for London, Essex and Hertfordshire.Road Cycling & Road Circuits. Lee Valley VeloPark’s one mile floodlit road circuit is cycling’s very own premium road in the heart of east London, built as part of a world class venue. Lee Valley VeloPark is also the training and meeting venue of choice for a large number of clubs.Lee Valley Regional Park is a 26 mile long park running through London, Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of adventure from stunning and scientifically important open spaces to epic sporting experiences plus local history around every turn.
What is the Olympic legacy of Lee Valley VeloPark?
From Olympic Glory to Everyday Greatness Opened in April 2014 following its unforgettable role in the London 2012 Games, Lee Valley VeloPark holds the unique title of being the only venue in the world to host the Olympics, Paralympics, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games in the same sport. The Velodrome – The Lee Valley VeloPark The scene of Team GB’s record medal haul in 2012, the award-winning 6,000 capacity stadium already has a rich history.
What is Lee Valley known for?
The primary business is mail-order and retail, purveying mainly woodworking and gardening tools and equipment, as well as woodworking hardware, cookware and gifts. The consumer part of the business runs under the main company name, Lee Valley Tools. Lee Valley is a family-owned Canadian business serving customers all over the world. From our humble beginnings selling a small selection of woodworking tools, we have endeavored to foster the creative spirit of our customers.From Our Head Office. Staff members at our head office in Ottawa have shared some of their favorite Lee Valley products.