Who says you can’t participate in the Olympics? Head to these former Olympic venues and see if you have what it takes to be a champion.
Sadly, nude wrestling while coated in olive oil is presumably frowned upon at ancient Olympia these days, but it’s hard to resist challenging your friends or family members to a race across this stadium, which also sees the start of every Olympic torch relay. There isn’t much of it left, but the start and finish lines of marble stone remain embedded in the ground, and other tourists might cheer you on from the embankments.
SeeDick Lane Velodrome is where you can get to grips with the art of Olympic cycling on a 36-degree banked concrete track, as you zip along on a bicycle with only one gear and no brakes. Join a beginner’s cycling class. If you’re good enough to get certified, race in the lowly D category on regular race nights. Be warned: helmets are required, and you must sign a waiver for this tricky sport.
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