Team Pursuit
This event for men is contested by teams of four riders each pursuing the other over 4,000 metres . Watch the precision of the four riders as the leading rider leads for a half lap before swinging up the 38° banking to resume his contribution to the effort at the rear of the string whilst his colleagues keep the pace high. The skilful teams will be following each other only millimetres apart to ensure they maximise the shelter for the riders following the leader before making their own effort.
The women's event is for three riders over 3,000 metres and debuts in Manchester as a world championship event.
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