Martin --
Oh, yes! We have the newest indoor velodrome in Europe, here in crappy Newport. 250m, 42-degree banking, Siberian pine -- it's wonderful. Never thought I would be a 'trackie' (radbahnrennradfahrer ;0), but I've ridden it nearly every week for two years. 'Sixes' are not my thing (I'm not THAT good), but scratch races, points & pursuit are my favourites. I'm off this afternoon for a three-hour race meting. Gonna be fun.
Interstingly, I just moved to London, and the OLDEST velodrome in Europe (Herne Hill) is three minutes ride from our flat.
Jan -- yes, I hope so. My favourite rider after Indurain & Fignon. That boy has got guts. Know what you mean about him 'winning the last five'.