Under the Drome

A huge day today. We were guests of Graham McArthur at the Adelaide Super Drome.

We had a personally guided tour by Graham - absolutely fascinating. I chose this image which is actually underneath the track. We were able to stand upright because we were underneath the highest part of the track which banks at 43 degrees. The floor itself is made from Nordic Pine.

The Adelaide Super-Drome is located at Adelaide, South Australia's State Sports Park, Main North Road, Gepps Cross. The Super-Drome was designed by Architect Carlo Gnezda and was opened in 1993. From 1993 Michael Turtur was the manager and promoter, and was assisted by Ron Webb in bringing out international competitors.

It is the headquarters for the Australian Institute of Sport's Track Cycling Program due to its fully accredited international-standard training and competition facilities, for Adelaide's mild climate, and for being a short distance to the Adelaide hills.

The indoor velodrome is a 250m international standard timber track made from specially specified Nordic Pine with 43° banking in the turns, constructed under the supervision of British velodrome specialist Ron Webb, while 3,000 spectators are accommodated in fixed tiered seating. On the upper level there is a large corporate function room with catering and bar facilities which has excellent views over the track. On this level there is a separate equipped media room.

Thanks for all the comments, stars and hearts for my lovely Magpie yesterday - we've been out all day pretty much, and it's really late now. Will try and catch up on comments over the next couple of days.

Oh, and Happy Bastille Day to everyone.