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- This bicycle racing track has a fantastic story intertwined with the history of the Tour de France. Constructed in 1896 as the municipal velodrome of Paris, La Cipale was the site of the grand finish of the Tour de France from 1968-1974, and the legendary Eddy Merckx won his five victories there. Today, the velodrome continues to host bike races, to function as a training ground, and is the home of the Vélo Club des Vétérans Parisiens, a cycling team for enthusiasts over 35. The space is also used for concerts and baseball, softball, and football (soccer) games. Also called the Vélodrome Jacques Anquetil or Vélodrome Municipale de Paris.
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Address:
- Bois de Vincennes
- Paris 75012
Neighborhood:
12th Arrondissement - NationStrenuousness:
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