Yerevan Velodrome ( hy, Երևանի հեծանվահրապարակ), is an outdoor

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. Located on Admiral Isakov Avenue and owned by the municipality of Yerevan, the long track is able to host international events. The velodrome has a capacity of 650 seats with lamelled wood roof and covers a total area of . It was built to replace the old cycling track which was later demolished in 2012. The construction of the venue began in June 2010 and completed in September 2011. It was officially opened on 15 September 2011 with the presence of the Armenian president

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/ref> The velodrome can provide a parking lot up to 240 cars. The Armenian Cycling Federation headquarters is located on the premises of the velodrome.

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File:Yerevan old Velodrom and old circus building.jpg, The old velodrome in 2008, before being demolished in 2012

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Image of the Yerevan Velodrome
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