Manchester Velodrome Schedule

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The series launched with 4 events over the winter season and quickly built up good regular crowds.

The first close to sell out crowd came at the 7th meeting, in 2005, when all seats were sold with a further number of fans standing.

These sessions give fans the chance to see exactly what it is like to ride the famous banking of the track.

A large number of star riders are attracted over the course of the season, going head to head with top British stars and up and coming talent.

Some riders have even choose to retire at Revolution events and were awarded with a retirement presentation.Alongside the senior racing, the Future Stars competition also runs at each Revolution event.

Its goal was to try and build on the success of the well attended events like the World Championships and World Cup Classics Meetings and provide more regular events for fans to attend.

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