Olympics news

There is only one spot available for the British men?s BMX squad at this year?s Beijing Olympics, so British Cycling is holding a four-rider shootout this coming Sunday to decide who goes.

According to Keith Reynolds, National BMX Team Manager, the reasoning behind this is that there are no British riders with an outstanding chance of a medal, so a shootout will be the most equitable selection procedure.

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