The Alkek Velodrome is a hub of cycling excellence operated by the Greater Houston Cycling Foundation (GHCF). Housed in the grounds of Cullen Park in West Houston, is the Alkek Velodrome is a 333 meter, concrete cycling track with banking ranging from 33 degrees in the turns to 9 degrees in the straights. It was built in 1986 and has hosted everything from Local Racing to Nationals Championships & Olympic Qualifiers.