Velódromo Panamericano

The Pan American Velodrome is a Velodrome located in Tlaquepaque, near Guadalajara, Mexico. It hosted the track cycling events at the 2011 Pan American Games. It has a capacity of 1,932,[1] a wooden track and has been described as one of the best velodromes in Latin America.[2] It gained UCI approval in October 2011 after removing two pillars to improve sight lines.[3][4] The Velodrome is approximately 1550 metres above sea level

After the games it will be used as high performance training center.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Pan America Velodrome". Guadalajara. Terra Networks. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  2. "Ciclismo criollo estrenó velódromo Panamericano de Guadalajara". El Nacional (in Spanish). 10 October 2011. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  3. "Salvador Esquivel, director del Velódromo Panamericano". OEM (in Spanish). 13 October 2011. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  4. "On the Scene - Guadalajara Venues Ready, Adios for Netherlands Antilles, Hurricane Watch". Aroundtherings.com. 11 October 2011. Retrieved 17 October 2011.

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