Fix it up or knock it down? How a hidden velodrome is holding back John Cain Arena

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 17, 2026

A velodrome at Melbourne Park’s John Cain Arena, unused since 2019, is in the firing line from some sports industry leaders who say it is limiting capacity.

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