Velódromo Municipal de Montevideo, Cycling track in Parque Batlle, Montevideo, Uruguay.
The Velódromo Municipal de Montevideo is a cycling track in Parque Batlle with a 333-meter course and seating for about 15,000 spectators. The facility offers training areas, changing rooms, and serves professional athletes and cycling enthusiasts throughout the year.
The track opened in 1938 and gained international importance when it hosted the 1968 World Track Cycling Championships. This event marked a turning point for Uruguay's sporting reputation on the global stage.
During Carnival season, the venue becomes a main stage for murga groups and candombe drummers performing traditional dances. The place has turned into a center where local artistic expressions shape the city's cultural life.
The site sits in the accessible Parque Batlle, reachable by public transportation. Visitors should plan ahead for major competitions, as crowds will be larger and the surroundings busier.
In 1998, the track received the official name Velódromo Municipal Atilio François to honor a legendary Uruguayan cyclist. François won three national cycling tours and remains an important figure in local sports history.
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