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]

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

References

  1. ^ a b "Pan America Velodrome". Guadalajara. Terra Networks. http://deportesus.terra.com/road-to-2012/2011-pan-american-guadalajara/pan-american-velodrome.html. Retrieved 17 October 2011. 
  2. ^ "Ciclismo criollo estrenó velódromo Panamericano de Guadalajara" (in Spanish). El Nacional. 10 October 2011. http://www.el-nacional.com/noticia/4500/2/Ciclismo-criollo-estrenó-velódromo-Panamericano-de-Guadalajara.html. Retrieved 17 October 2011. 
  3. ^ "Salvador Esquivel, director del Velódromo Panamericano" (in Spanish). OEM. 13 October 2011. http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n2266208.htm. Retrieved 17 October 2011. 
  4. ^ "On the Scene - Guadalajara Venues Ready, Adios for Netherlands Antilles, Hurricane Watch". Aroundtherings.com. 11 October 2011. http://www.aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=38149. Retrieved 17 October 2011. 

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