Saturday, 7 April 2007

Men's Team Pursuit

British team wins Gold at World ChampionshipsCyclingThe Men's Team Pursuit team of Steve Cummings, Rob Hayles, Paul Manning and Bradley Wiggins, claimed the silver medal at Athens 2004 to go with the bronze won by Paul Manning, Chris Newton, Bryan Steel and Bradley Wiggins at Sydney 2000.

Form

The British team of Brad Wiggins, Geraint Thomas, Paul Manning and Ed Clancy, won gold at the World Championships.

Qualification

The Men's Team Pursuit is a twelve team event, consisting of;
  • Winner of the event at the World Cup Series (Sydney, Beijing, Los Angeles and Ballerup, 11 November 2007 - 17 February 2008)
  • Winner of the event at the World Championships (Manchester, 27-30 March, 2008)
  • Ten riders based on the UCI Ranking.

What to see

This is obviously a Medal Chance. Given that we didn't see this event at Athens, this is an event that would have a greater priority for us to try and see.

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