DISC to host Sid Patterson GP

The new Darebin International Sports Complex (DISC) in Melbourne, Australia, will host the Sid Patterson Grand Prix on Saturday, March 26. The race forms part of the Australian National Track Series, has been awarded the highest points ranking. This event promoted Cyclists International is held in honour of Sid Patterson, who was one of Australia's greatest ever cyclists. Traditionally held at Vodafone Arena, this year the event has been moved to DISC to celebrate the opening of the new facility.

Riders are excited at the prospect of competing on the new indoor board velodrome at the DISC facility which has been described as "lightning fast". At a recent masters event, a number of world best times were set in this new facility, but the Sid Patterson Grand Prix will be the first time that elite senior athletes have competed at the venue.

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