STAB – Roubaix Indoor Velodrome

Centre disciplines

Cycling BMX racing Cycling (track) Para cycling (track)

Description

Ideally located near the Paris-Roubaix arrival site, in the heart of the Lille metropolis, and the only infrastructure of this type north of Paris, "Le Stab" - in tribute to Nord cyclist Jean Stablinski - is part of the long history of cycling in the Hauts-de-France region. With an international-level wooden track, the STAB - Roubaix Indoor Velodrome hosts major international competitions. The Stab has also become a meeting place for great riders thanks to its outdoor BMX track. The team is made up of 12 dynamic people with experience in hosting international delegations. TECHNICAL FEATURES Indoor facilities:

• 250 m track approved by the UCI (2^nd category competitions);
• Multi-purpose central area;
• 1500 seats in stands;
• Weight training and recovery area reserved for athletes;
• 600 m² congress & seminar area including

Special features

• An ideally placed site, in the heart of Lille metropolis, with direct access to Paris by TGV (Lille › Paris: 60 min – 24 train links/day with Paris; 18 TGV connections / day with Paris – Charles de Gaulle Airport)
• Close (3.5 km) to the Roubaix hospital centre, with a medical imaging centre within 500m
• Solid experience hosting international sport delegations > multilingual team: English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian
• Complete recovery and post-training areas: sauna, ice bath, weights room, multimedia room
• A wide range of hotels within a 10 km radius of the velodrome: over 50 hotels offering up to 5-star service

Known for

• Hosting of major international competitions: UCI Class 1 International Open; UCI Class 1 Nations Open
• Hosting international delegations: preparation for the London 2012 Olympics, more than 20 nationalities already hosted

Optional extras

Meeting room Internet access Ice bath Equipment available for private use Secure storage area Infirmery Floodlit facilities Hospital nearby Relaxation room Physiotherapy room Weights room Film screening room Sauna Personal security service Vehicle hire service Adapted vehicle hire service