April 8, 2008 (Edmonton, AB) – Pedal has learned that the Edmonton Velodrome Proposal, to dismantle the 333m Argyle track built for the 1978 Commonwealth games and replace it with a indoor 250 m track/ multisport facility, has been recommended by the City of Edmonton Community Services Committee to be heard before the City of Edmonton Council.

Yesterday supporters in Edmonton crammed into Council chambers to support the motion and to listen to speakers arguing for and against the proposed Velodrome. The Committee heard from the Argyll Velodrome Association, Alex Steida, Alberta Bicycle Association President Alan Schietzsch and various other figure heads from sporting and public bodies. It also heard from area
residents who support and oppose the project because of possible traffic increases. This is another step closer to building Canada’s only UCI-sanctioned 250 metre indoor track. We’ll have more information as it becomes available.