Iain Smith

Review of Glasgow Rocks

Firstly it is fantastic to have several indoor vel...

Firstly it is fantastic to have several indoor velodrome across the country bringing World class competition to our shores and also giving local cyclists a chance to try out this rather exotic version of bike racing. It isn't a huge spectator sport so getting this track built is a bonus and it is in a great sporting location within the national indoor sports centre at Emirates Arena and next to Celtic Park. It's a high profile venue just like the tracks in London and Manchester.

Remember if you come to watch, it's warm. 28 degrees trackside and feels warmer higher up in the seating when it's full. So wear t shirts and clothes you can remove easily. Although the competitors are in the centre of the track and access the venue at the lower level, this is a sport where you can get close to the competitors and sitting trackside or standing over the banking, you can feel the wind from the passing cyclists. Don't lean over the rail or they will take you with them they come that close sometimes!