[1] It was designed by German architect Ralph Schürmann[1][2] and constructed under the supervision of English velodrome specialist Ron Webb.

It regularly hosts training camps for Great Britain, Netherlands, Japan and New Zealand track cycling teams.

[5] The track is 250 metres (820 ft) long and made of high grade Siberian pine.

In the centre of the cycling track is a multipurpose concrete floor used for inline hockey, figure, speed skating and roller derby.

[5] The complex also has a 700-metre outdoor criterium track, incorporating a bicycle training facility.