Cycling at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games

Cycling at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games
VenueTrack: Meadowbank Velodrome
Road: Holyrood Park
LocationEdinburgh, Scotland
Dates16 to 25 July 1970

Cycling at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games was the eighth appearance of Cycling at the Commonwealth Games. The events were held in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 16 to 25 July 1970.

The track events took place in the Meadowbank Velodrome, which formed part of the Meadowbank Sports Centre, built specifically for the Games, at a cost of £2.8 million. The velodrome construction cost £90,000 and was located approximately 200 yards east of the sports centre.

The road race was a 102 miles route, consisting of 31 circuits of Holyrood Park and included climbs and a route through the Queen's Palace Gardens at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Australia topped the cycling medal table, by virtue of winning two gold medals, three silver and one bronze.

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