Dick Lane Velodrome


Dick Lane Velodrome, constructed in 1974, is a bicycle racing facility inspired by a group of residents and City officials that visited the Munich Olympics. Located eight miles south of downtown Atlanta, the Velodrome is and 36° banked concrete track, set in Sumner park in a residential part of East Point. Dick Lane is the only velodrome in the world with a green space that contains a large sweet gum tree and a creek running through the in-field. The City of East Point owns the facility and has a long-term partnership with East Point Velodrome Association, Inc. to manage it.
EPVA is a volunteer-based 5013 nonprofit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, care and growth of the Dick Lane Velodrome, located in East Point, Georgia. EPVA conducts Youth Service Activities at no cost to the city or state. These activities include a Youth Cycling League, Summer Camps, and Bicycle Safety Clinics. In addition to raising bicycle safety awareness, these programs promote physical health and wellness, teamwork and individual growth through the sport and positive alternatives to drugs and gangs.
The Dick Lane Velodrome is a member of the American Track Racing Association. ATRA is the governing body for the majority of velodromes in the country.
The EPVA sits on the board of the Georgia Bicycle Racing Association. GBRA is the USA Cycling local association for all USAC races in Georgia.