Tomorrow, 4 April, is the first day of the UCI Track Cycling World Championships; the pinnacle of world track cycling, attracting the top riders from more than 40 countries across the world.
The event has significance on the international track cycling calendar as it is the final qualifying event in the lead-up to the 2012 Olympic Games and amongst the GB cyclists competing will be eight times world champion Victoria Pendleton.
Pendleton looked on top form at February’s Track World Cup taking gold in the team sprint with Jessica Varnish, and shes in action in the same event on the opening day of the World Championships tomorrow.
Fancy learning a little more about the cycling ahead of the Championships? Check out this great video we’ve found of Victoria Pendleton’s Track Cycling Sprint Masterclass with @GatoradeUK.
Don’t miss out on the UCI Track Championships action! Medal sessions will be streamed live on the BBC Sport website and on the Red Button from 1000 each day. There will also be highlights on BBC Two 1430-1700 Sun 8 April.
Plus commentary and updates on 5 live and 5 live sports extra 0500-1400 daily.
Lizzie Flint, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine
Image credit: Cycletta - Victoria is an ambassador the women only cycle series www.cycletta.co.uk
