Lexus Velodrome: Detroit's Indoor Cycling Gem

Story by Max White

Located along I-75 near Mack Ave. in the heart of Detroit, the Lexus Velodrome stands out for its big white dome in front of the Detroit skyline.

It’s the only indoor velodrome in the State of Michigan, and only one of two velodromes in the entire state.

It opened in 2018 and is now operated by the Detroit Fitness Foundation. On top of indoor cycling, the velodrome offers a variety of activities for people of all ages.

Riding/Cycling

No matter your experience level, the Lexus Velodrome has opportunities to get on the track for cycling. According to the organization, the riders range from age 3 to age 86.

The Track 101 class costs $40 and comes with a bike rental, clip-in shoes, a helmet, coaching and track time. The hour-long class will help you become familiar with the bike.

Track 201 class is next when you’ve passed the first class, and this is where you can get passes for the velodrome. A daily pass is $40, while a monthly membership is $79 and a yearly membership is $399. Bike rentals are only $5 with a membership.

Once you complete the 201 class, you can start training, and they offer different options every day of the week. Mondays are for new riders, Tuesdays and Thursdays are for endurance races, Wednesdays and Sundays are sprint races, and open ride is on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Lexus Velodrome also has free entry for kids, as they are “dedicated to increasing youth participation in cycling.”

For kids, there are learn-to-ride classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, and cycling camps for free across six weeks this summer.

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Lexus Velodrome
Credit: Brent Bacher, @bacbrent

Other Fitness Activities

If cycling isn’t your thing, there is the Eddie Tolan Oval at the velodrome that you can walk, run or even roller skate on! The oval has four lanes – two for slow-movers and two for faster traffic, and the length of the track is about ⅛ of a mile. You can buy a digital punch card to get discounted access.

The velodrome also has a Detroit Fit weight training area where people can lift weights.

Also, it offers disc golf on the inside where you can compete in leagues, monthly tournaments, or come in and throw during the open walking, running and skating session. It’s perfect to keep up on your game in the winter!

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Lexus Velodrome
Credit: Brent Bacher, @bacbrent

Rental

If you’re wanting to host an event, the Lexus Velodrome also makes a great event space for a wedding, party, gathering or more. It can host up to 950 guests and includes A/V capabilities, stages, catering and more.

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