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In 1894, the [[Antwerp International Exposition (1894)|World Exposition]] was being organized in Antwerp, which also included a cycling congress and competition. This was the impetus for the creation of a new velodrome in the city. On 18 January 1894, the public limited company Société Anonyme Vélodrome d'Anvers was founded and succeeded in getting the cycling track built. The facility was officially opened in May 1894. It was built on the Zurenborg estate, on land leased from a local company building housing in the area.<ref name="sis">{{cite book |author=Marijke den Hollander |date=2006 |isbn=90-5867-513-0 |language=nl |pages=205–209 |publisher=Universitaire Pers Leuven |title=Sport in 't stad: Antwerpen 1830–1914 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7orEAt2eQ-IC}}<!-- auto-translated from Polish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> The arena was equipped with a 400-metre cycling track and two covered grandstands, in addition to which there were also several thousand uncovered standing places.<ref name="gvz">{{cite journal |author=Walter De Ley |date=2011 |journal=Gazet van Zurenborg |language=nl |page=35 |title=De legendarische Velodroom van Zurenborg... |url=https://issuu.com/bitrac/docs/gazetvanzurenborg2011-5/35 |volume=05/11}}<!-- auto-translated from Polish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> |
In 1894, the [[Antwerp International Exposition (1894)|World Exposition]] was being organized in Antwerp, which also included a cycling congress and competition. This was the impetus for the creation of a new velodrome in the city. On 18 January 1894, the public limited company Société Anonyme Vélodrome d'Anvers was founded and succeeded in getting the cycling track built. The facility was officially opened in May 1894. It was built on the Zurenborg estate, on land leased from a local company building housing in the area.<ref name="sis">{{cite book |author=Marijke den Hollander |date=2006 |isbn=90-5867-513-0 |language=nl |pages=205–209 |publisher=Universitaire Pers Leuven |title=Sport in 't stad: Antwerpen 1830–1914 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7orEAt2eQ-IC}}<!-- auto-translated from Polish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> The arena was equipped with a 400-metre cycling track and two covered grandstands, in addition to which there were also several thousand uncovered standing places.<ref name="gvz">{{cite journal |author=Walter De Ley |date=2011 |journal=Gazet van Zurenborg |language=nl |page=35 |title=De legendarische Velodroom van Zurenborg... |url=https://issuu.com/bitrac/docs/gazetvanzurenborg2011-5/35 |volume=05/11}}<!-- auto-translated from Polish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> |
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In August 1894, the track hosted the second edition of the [[1894 ICA Track Cycling World Championships|world amateur track cycling championships]], organized as part of the ongoing World Exposition in the city. The construction of the track proved to be a successful idea and it was frequently used, not only for cycling competitions, but also for other sporting events. The construction company was particularly pleased with the new arena, for which the facility was an excellent advertisement for the area. |
In August 1894, the track hosted the second edition of the [[1894 ICA Track Cycling World Championships|world amateur track cycling championships]], organized as part of the ongoing World Exposition in the city. The construction of the track proved to be a successful idea and it was frequently used, not only for cycling competitions, but also for other sporting events. The construction company was particularly pleased with the new arena, for which the facility was an excellent advertisement for the area. |
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In the following years of the circuit's operation, the main cycling event held at the velodrome was the Grand Prix d'Anvers, organized on the occasion of the town fete. In return for giving the public free entry, the organizers of the competition received subsidies from the city to run it. Also different [[Belgian National Track Championships|national track cycling championships]] were organized in the velodrome.<ref name="bij">{{cite web |access-date=2021-08-08 |author=Bert Moeyaert |language=nl |title=Bijlage 18 : De wielerbanen van België van A tot Z |url=http://www.ethesis.net/wielerbaan/wielerbaan_bijlage_3.htm |website=www.ethesis.net}}<!-- auto-translated from Polish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> |
In the following years of the circuit's operation, the main cycling event held at the velodrome was the Grand Prix d'Anvers, organized on the occasion of the town fete. In return for giving the public free entry, the organizers of the competition received subsidies from the city to run it. Also different [[Belgian National Track Championships|national track cycling championships]] were organized in the velodrome.<ref name="bij">{{cite web |access-date=2021-08-08 |author=Bert Moeyaert |language=nl |title=Bijlage 18 : De wielerbanen van België van A tot Z |url=http://www.ethesis.net/wielerbaan/wielerbaan_bijlage_3.htm |website=www.ethesis.net}}<!-- auto-translated from Polish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> |
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The very first game of the [[Belgian Pro League|Belgian national football competition]] ([[Royal Antwerp F.C.|Antwerp F.C.]]-[[Sporting Club de Bruxelles|Sporting Club Bruxelles]]) was played on an area next to the track on November |
The very first game of the [[Belgian Pro League|Belgian national football competition]] ([[Royal Antwerp F.C.|Antwerp F.C.]]-[[Sporting Club de Bruxelles|Sporting Club Bruxelles]]) was played on an area next to the track on November 10, 1895.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 November 2015 |title=Exact 120 jaar geleden speelden Antwerp en Brussel de eerste competitiematch |url=https://sporza.be/nl/2015/11/10/exact-120-jaar-geleden-speelden-antwerp-en-brussel-de-eerste-com-1-2493480/?linkId=sporza%7Cvrtnws%7C%2Fnl%2F2020%2F08%2F07%2Fbruisende-plekken-hier-werd-de-allereerste-officiele-voetbalwed%7Cteaser |website=[[Sporza]] |language=nl}}</ref> Between 1897 and 1903, Antwerp F.C. played their matches on the pitch inside the track. In winter, an ice rink was organized here. |
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In July 1905, the world track cycling championships were held on the track for the second time.<ref name="mkt">{{cite web |access-date=2021-08-08 |language=en |title=Track Cycling - World Championships - 1904/1905 |url=https://www.the-sports.org/track-cycling-world-championships-results-1904-1905-men-epm62044.html |website=www.the-sports.org}}<!-- auto-translated from Polish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> |
In July 1905, the world track cycling championships were held on the track for the second time.<ref name="mkt">{{cite web |access-date=2021-08-08 |language=en |title=Track Cycling - World Championships - 1904/1905 |url=https://www.the-sports.org/track-cycling-world-championships-results-1904-1905-men-epm62044.html |website=www.the-sports.org}}<!-- auto-translated from Polish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> |
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In the [[Belle Époque]], 'Zurenborg' was pronounced in one go with world-renowned cycling arenas like [[Parc des Princes]] in [[Paris]] and [[Madison Square Garden]] in [[New York City|New York]]. All the greats of pre-war cycling history were active there: the French great [[Edmond Jacquelin]], the African-American sensation [[Major Taylor]], and numerous other sprint legends who have fallen into oblivion along with the golden age of velodromes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 July 2020 |title=In het spoor van de Olympische Spelen 1920 |url=https://servicekoers.be/verhaalen/sporen-os-1920 |website=servicekoers.be |language=nl}}</ref> |
In the [[Belle Époque]], 'Zurenborg' was pronounced in one go with world-renowned cycling arenas like [[Parc des Princes]] in [[Paris]] and [[Madison Square Garden]] in [[New York City|New York]]. All the greats of pre-war cycling history were active there: the French great [[Edmond Jacquelin]], the African-American sensation [[Major Taylor]], and numerous other sprint legends who have fallen into oblivion along with the golden age of velodromes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 July 2020 |title=In het spoor van de Olympische Spelen 1920 |url=https://servicekoers.be/verhaalen/sporen-os-1920 |website=servicekoers.be |language=nl}}</ref> |
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On 1 October 1905, the contract for the lease of the grounds expired. It was henceforth renewed for shorter periods, but it became clear that in the near future a construction company would want to build more residential buildings on the site. As early as 1905, the position of the entrance gate was changed, bringing it closer to the velodrome to make room for the construction of new flats. The building was finally closed and demolished in 1910. Housing was subsequently built in its place, and one of the streets that passes through the site of the former track is named "Velodroomstraat". |
On 1 October 1905, the contract for the lease of the grounds expired. It was henceforth renewed for shorter periods, but it became clear that in the near future a construction company would want to build more residential buildings on the site. As early as 1905, the position of the entrance gate was changed, bringing it closer to the velodrome to make room for the construction of new flats. The building was finally closed and demolished in 1910. Housing was subsequently built in its place, and one of the streets that passes through the site of the former track is named "Velodroomstraat".<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 August 2020 |title=Bruisende plekken: In de tuinen van een van de duurste straten van het land werd de eerste officiële voetbalwedstrijd gespeeld |url=https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2020/08/07/bruisende-plekken-hier-werd-de-allereerste-officiele-voetbalwed/ |website=vrt.be |language=nl}}</ref> |
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In 1911, a new cycling track was opened at Apollostraat, about a kilometer to the west. It was also called 'Zurenborg', although it was located on a different area. However, the facility was quickly decommissioned during the [[World War I|First World War]]. |
In 1911, a new cycling track was opened at Apollostraat, about a kilometer to the west. It was also called 'Zurenborg', although it was located on a different area. However, the facility was quickly decommissioned during the [[World War I|First World War]]. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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*[[Vélodrome d'Anvers Zuremborg|Garden City Velodrome]] |
*[[Vélodrome d'Anvers Zuremborg|Garden City Velodrome]] |
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*[[List of cycling tracks and velodromes]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:1894 establishments in Belgium]] |
[[Category:1894 establishments in Belgium]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Antwerp]] |
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[[Category:Sports venues in Antwerp Province]] |
Latest revision as of 18:36, 8 May 2024
Address | Velodroomstraat |
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Location | Antwerp |
Coordinates | 51°12′12″N 04°25′34″E / 51.20333°N 4.42611°E |
Operator | Emile De Beukelaer, Ernest Jacobs |
Capacity | 10,000–12,000 |
Field size | 400m length |
Surface | Cement (1894–1904) Wood (1904–1910) |
Opened | 14 August 1894 |
Closed | 1910 |
Years active | 1893–1909 |
Velodroom Zurenborg was a cycling track in the Zurenborg area in Antwerp, Belgium. The facility existed from 1894 to 1910 and the length of the cycling track was 400 m. It hosted the world track cycling championships in 1894 and 1905.[1]
History
In 1894, the World Exposition was being organized in Antwerp, which also included a cycling congress and competition. This was the impetus for the creation of a new velodrome in the city. On 18 January 1894, the public limited company Société Anonyme Vélodrome d'Anvers was founded and succeeded in getting the cycling track built. The facility was officially opened in May 1894. It was built on the Zurenborg estate, on land leased from a local company building housing in the area.[2] The arena was equipped with a 400-metre cycling track and two covered grandstands, in addition to which there were also several thousand uncovered standing places.[3]
In August 1894, the track hosted the second edition of the world amateur track cycling championships, organized as part of the ongoing World Exposition in the city. The construction of the track proved to be a successful idea and it was frequently used, not only for cycling competitions, but also for other sporting events. The construction company was particularly pleased with the new arena, for which the facility was an excellent advertisement for the area.
In the following years of the circuit's operation, the main cycling event held at the velodrome was the Grand Prix d'Anvers, organized on the occasion of the town fete. In return for giving the public free entry, the organizers of the competition received subsidies from the city to run it. Also different national track cycling championships were organized in the velodrome.[4]
The very first game of the Belgian national football competition (Antwerp F.C.-Sporting Club Bruxelles) was played on an area next to the track on November 10, 1895.[5] Between 1897 and 1903, Antwerp F.C. played their matches on the pitch inside the track. In winter, an ice rink was organized here.
In July 1905, the world track cycling championships were held on the track for the second time.[6]
In the Belle Époque, 'Zurenborg' was pronounced in one go with world-renowned cycling arenas like Parc des Princes in Paris and Madison Square Garden in New York. All the greats of pre-war cycling history were active there: the French great Edmond Jacquelin, the African-American sensation Major Taylor, and numerous other sprint legends who have fallen into oblivion along with the golden age of velodromes.[7]
On 1 October 1905, the contract for the lease of the grounds expired. It was henceforth renewed for shorter periods, but it became clear that in the near future a construction company would want to build more residential buildings on the site. As early as 1905, the position of the entrance gate was changed, bringing it closer to the velodrome to make room for the construction of new flats. The building was finally closed and demolished in 1910. Housing was subsequently built in its place, and one of the streets that passes through the site of the former track is named "Velodroomstraat".[8]
In 1911, a new cycling track was opened at Apollostraat, about a kilometer to the west. It was also called 'Zurenborg', although it was located on a different area. However, the facility was quickly decommissioned during the First World War.
See also
References
- ^ "Van wielerbaan tot ... "Velo-droom" De geschiedenis van het baanwielrennen in België van 1890 tot 2003. (Bert Moeyaert)" [From cycling track to ... "Velo-droom" The history of track cycling in Belgium from 1890 to 2003. (Bert Moeyaert)]. ethesis.net/. 22 April 2024.
- ^ Marijke den Hollander (2006). Sport in 't stad: Antwerpen 1830–1914 (in Dutch). Universitaire Pers Leuven. pp. 205–209. ISBN 90-5867-513-0.
- ^ Walter De Ley (2011). "De legendarische Velodroom van Zurenborg..." Gazet van Zurenborg (in Dutch). 05/11: 35.
- ^ Bert Moeyaert. "Bijlage 18 : De wielerbanen van België van A tot Z". www.ethesis.net (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-08-08.
- ^ "Exact 120 jaar geleden speelden Antwerp en Brussel de eerste competitiematch". Sporza (in Dutch). 10 November 2015.
- ^ "Track Cycling - World Championships - 1904/1905". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 2021-08-08.
- ^ "In het spoor van de Olympische Spelen 1920". servicekoers.be (in Dutch). 23 July 2020.
- ^ "Bruisende plekken: In de tuinen van een van de duurste straten van het land werd de eerste officiële voetbalwedstrijd gespeeld". vrt.be (in Dutch). 21 August 2020.