History
The velodrome in Kingsbridge was a popular venue for professional cyclists through the 1920s, with seating for 18,000 according to Wikipedia's infobox.
It was destroyed by fire on August 4, 1930. The River Plaza shopping center, including a parking garage and a Target store, now occupies the site.
Timeline
The site today
| Physical status | Site redeveloped[1] |
|---|---|
| Current use | Part of the River Plaza shopping center (parking garage and Target)[1] |
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
Street View near the former site · Satellite view (external, current imagery)
Venue facts
| Location | New York, New York |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Velodrome |
| Sports | Cycling |
| Level | Professional cycling |
| Opened | 1921[1] |
| Last used for sports | 1930[1] |
| Demolished | August 4, 1930[1] |
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
| Final capacity | 18,000[1] |
| Capacity notes | Infobox lists 18,000; a newspaper excerpt quoted in the article describes 30,000 seats. |
| Closure | Destroyed by fire. |
Documented details
- The velodrome stood on 225th Street in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx and was a popular destination for professional cyclists.[1]
Sources
- New York Velodrome, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: capacity, closed, coordinates, current land use, demolished, events, opened
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Capacity: 18,000 (infobox) vs. 30,000 (newspaper excerpt).
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