Velódromo Panamericano Explained

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.

See also

• Cycling at the 2011 Pan American Games
• List of cycling tracks and velodromes

External links

• Profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pan America Velodrome. Guadalajara. Terra Networks. 17 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202223822/http://deportesus.terra.com/road-to-2012/2011-pan-american-guadalajara/pan-american-velodrome.html. 2 February 2014. dead. dmy-all.
2. News: Ciclismo criollo estrenó velódromo Panamericano de Guadalajara. 17 October 2011. El Nacional. 10 October 2011. Spanish. https://web.archive.org/web/20111127135423/http://www.el-nacional.com/noticia/4500/2/Ciclismo-criollo-estren%C3%B3-vel%C3%B3dromo-Panamericano-de-Guadalajara.html. 27 November 2011. dead. dmy-all.
3. News: Salvador Esquivel, director del Velódromo Panamericano. 17 October 2011. OEM. 13 October 2011. Spanish.
4. News: On the Scene - Guadalajara Venues Ready, Adios for Netherlands Antilles, Hurricane Watch. 17 October 2011. Aroundtherings.com. 11 October 2011.