“I cycled here when the track was still made of concrete and the middle part of the roof was not yet in place. The roof was put on twenty years ago,” he continues. Since then, little has happened at the velodrome.
Faded glory
The Sports Palace in Alkmaar is struggling with leaks and is in need of a thorough renovation. However, it is not self-evident that this will happen and the continued existence of the track is in danger. This week there are discussions within the municipality of Alkmaar about the future of the cycling track.