MAJOR TAYLOR VELODROME

DIRECTIONS AND LODGINGS


MAP TO MAJOR TAYLOR VELODROME

DIRECTIONS

Major Taylor Velodrome is located approximately 4 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis. It is located in Lake Sullivan Park, across the street from Marian College. It is a 20 minute drive from the airport.

FROM THE WEST ( I-70 or the AIRPORT)
From I-70 Eastbound, or the Airport, Go North on I-465 to 38th Street. Turn right (east) on 38th Street. Go approximately 4 miles. At this point, 38th Street will Parallel I-65. Move into the right lane, as the left lane becomes an entrance ramp to I-65. The next traffic light is Cold Spring Rd. Turn right on Cold Spring. Go to the bottom of the hill. Turn left into parking lot for MTV and Lake Sullivan Park.

FROM THE EAST( I-70) or the SOUTH (I-65) or DOWNTOWN
Take your freeway to downtown Indianapolis. Get on I-65 North (Towards Chicago). Go North on I-65 to 38th Street (exit 119). Exit onto 38th Street. At this point, 38th Streeet will Parallel I-65. Exit onto Kessler, Turn right (South) onto Kessler. Take the road over I-65 and take an immediate right, as if you were getting back onto I-65, in the other direction) This will put you on eastbound 38th street. At this point, 38th Street will Parallel I-65. Move into the right lane, as the left lane becomes an entrance ramp to I-65. The next traffic light is Cold Spring Rd. Turn right on Cold Spring. Go to the bottom of the hill. Turn left into parking lot for MTV and Lake Sullivan Park.

FROM THE NORTH ( I-65 Southbound)
From I-65 Southbound, Take the 38th street exit (exit 119). At this point, 38th Street will Parallel I-65. Move into the right lane, as the left lane becomes an entrance ramp to I-65. The next traffic light is Cold Spring Rd. Turn right on Cold Spring. Go to the bottom of the hill. Turn left into parking lot for MTV and Lake Sullivan Park.

LODGING

The velodrome is located 2 miles north of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400. Because of this, area lodging is sometimes difficult, if not impossible to get, especially if you need lodging in May before Memorial Day, or the first week of August, so make plans early. MTV has no arrangement with any hotel to be afull-time 'HOST' hotel.

AAA LISTED HOTELS IN THE AREA INCLUDE:

As mentioned above, We have no arrangements with any particular hotel. My personal preference is for the hotels at 38th and I-465, They have been hosts for past cycling nationals, are near food and shopping, and have good access to country roads for riding. All of the hotels listed below are part of chains, so they may have 1-800 phone numbers if you do some research.

Located at 38th Street and I-465, 4 miles west of MTV.

Country Hearth Inn: AAA 3 stars, (317)576-9559

Signature Inn, west:AAA 3 stars, (317)299-6165

Located at LaFayette Road and I-65, 2 miles west, and 1 mile north of MTV.

Lees Inn: AAA 3 stars, (317)297-8880

Located at 71st Street and I-465, 4 miles west, and 3 miles north of MTV.

Hampton Inn, Northwest: AAA 3 stars, (317)290-1212

Clarion Inn & Suites: AAA not rated, (317)298-3700

Located at I-74 and I-465, 4 miles west and 1 mile south of MTV (Speedway).

HoJo Inn, Speedway: AAA 1 star, (317)291-8800

Red Roof Inn, Speedway: AAA 2 stars, (317)293-6881

MARIAN COLLEGE: No lodging is available at the college.

CAR RENTAL AGENCIES:
Since the velodrome has no means of transporting riders or storing rider equipment at the velodrome and there is no housing conveniently located near the velodrome we suggest you rent a vehicle. Most of the agencies listed below provide car rental service at the airport.
ACE RENT-A-CAR (317) 243-6336,
ALAMO RENT A CAR (800) 327-9633
AVIS RENT A CAR (800) 831-2847
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (317) 243-8988

LOCAL WEB SITES
Indianapolis Convention & Visitor's CenterGood source for lodging, events
Indianapolis Web Guide Good source for food, movies, shopping.
Indianapolis Star and NewsWeb site for local newspaper

*NOTE*
MTV is on Eastern Daylight Savings Time.
MTV is always one hour ahead of Chicago.
MTV is always on the same time as New York City.

Contact the Velodrome Office at (317) 327-VELO for more info.

Major Taylor Velodrome
3649 Cold Springs Rd.
Indianapolis, In 46222
(317) 327-VELO

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