Velodromo Vigorelli, Sports venue in San Siro district, Milan, Italy
Velodromo Vigorelli is a cycling track in Milan with a 397-meter wooden surface and a synthetic turf football field inside. The venue holds around 9,000 spectators and merges cycling and football facilities in one location.
Opened in 1935, the venue became the leading location for setting cycling records until this tradition ended in 1967. It suffered damage during World War II but was restored afterward, remaining a center for competitive cycling.
The venue hosted notable music performances beyond sports, including a Beatles concert in 1965 that made it a cultural gathering place alongside its athletic purpose.
The facility has had a modern lighting system since 2021 with 186 lights illuminating all track areas effectively. Visitors should know the venue hosts both racing and training events regularly.
Ernest Mills and Bill Paul set a tandem record of nearly 50 kilometers in 1937 that stood unbroken for more than sixty years. This remarkable achievement remains a striking chapter in cycling history.
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