Track cyclists in London, Ont., are overjoyed that their beloved velodrome is staying open after they relentlessly rallied and raised funds to make sure the city’s only indoor track didn’t close down.
The Forest City Velodrome reopened its doors on Wellington Road South on Oct. 30 after closing in the spring due to challenges in negotiating a new lease, which affected the non-profit facility’s ability to get corporate sponsorships.
“We needed this place to stay open so we’ve got a new board of directors and we’ve got the financial means to stay open for a while,” said Albert Devries, a volunteer instructor at the velodrome.
“It’s a great place to come
