Track cycling

Olympic Games track cycling schedule revealed

The men's team sprint will open proceedings at the Olympic Games on August 11, with the men's team pursuit gold to be decided on day two

By Stuart Clarke Published 7 June 16

Laura Trott leads omnium after two events at London Track World Cup

Jon Dibben well-placed in omnium; Jason Kenny makes round two of the keirin.

By Nick Bull Published 6 December 14

Cameron Meyer made to cover up rainbow stickers

2012 track world champs: Australian Cameron Meyer fined for having the rainbow bands on his bike

By Simon Richardson Published 8 April 12

Anna Meares returns to international track competition

Australian sprint star focused on Rio Olympics but has a whole new batch of rivals to beat

By Simon Richardson Published 4 November 13

Victoria Pendleton and Anna Meares: The great sprint rivalry

Track world champs 2012: Best two female sprinters concentrating on racing rather than friendship

By Simon Richardson Published 30 March 12

Watch: Drama in national team pursuit final as Team KGF suffer mechanical (video)

100% ME take the national men's team pursuit title after defending champions Team KGF are caught due to a mechanical issue

By Nigel Wynn Published 28 January 18

Joanna Rowsell returns to Great Britain squad for Track World Cup in London

Rowsell returns after pulling out of round one in Mexico.

By Stuart Clarke Published 18 November 14

Ireland's first velodrome in doubt despite planning permission approved 20 months ago

The €8m project, that would see Ireland have its first indoor velodrome, is in doubt with construction work yet to begin

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 11 November 16

Ben Swift targeting track success at Rio 2016

Team Sky sprinter Ben Swift sees his best hope of a medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games being in the velodrome, with the omnium on his radar

By Stuart Clarke Published 20 January 15

Six-Day London gets thumbs up from riders on opening night (video)

Early impressions of the capital's first six since 1980 are positive

By Nick Bull Published 19 October 15

Guide to: The individual sprint

The individual sprint is one of the oldest disciplines in track cycling. It puts two riders on the track racing against each other. First rider over the line wins.

By Simon Richardson Published 16 February 15

Shane Sutton questions Katie Archibald's decision making after motorbike crash injury

Katie Archibald was reportedly riding a motorcycle in the rain when she ruptured knee ligaments, not riding her bike like she originally claimed

By Stuart Clarke Published 25 February 16

Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish headline world class London Six Day field

A star-studded line-up for the London Six Day has been revealed, including the much anticipated appearance of Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish

By Stuart Clarke Published 20 October 16

Mark Cavendish meets with GB coaches to declare availability for Olympic Games

Mark Cavendish reportedly formally declares his availability for selection to Great Britain's Olympic track cycling squad

By Stuart Clarke Published 24 March 16

Danish pair Hestor and Mørkøv take a slender lead at the London Six Day

Tenant and Latham wave the flag for Britain in third

By Owen Rogers Published 23 October 18

Chris Hoy backs Bradley Wiggins to lead Great Britain to team pursuit gold in Rio

Sir Chris Hoy says says the Wiggins factor in the Great Britain squad could give them the edge over their rivals at the Olympics in August

By Stuart Clarke Published 15 March 16

Wiggins still has sights set on hour record attempt

Bradley Wiggins tells the Guardian he is considering an hour record attempt next June. - British Olympic champion may be first of the big name riders to attempt the record if Cancellara continues to delay. - Tour of Britain and TT world title are remaining objectives for 2014

By Gregor Brown Published 27 August 14

Icons of cycling: The Derny

Noisy, smoky and often ridden by a bloke with a beard, Dernys are an integral part of track racing

By Chris Sidwells Published 6 December 15

Laura Trott second in omnium on final day of track worlds

By Simon Richardson Published 3 March 14

Victoria Williamson is ready to battle for her team sprint spot (video)

The 2013 World Championships bronze medallist wants to be man-one in the British team sprint, but faces a tough challenge from Jess Varnish.

By Stuart Clarke Published 7 November 14

Australians investigating new pedalling techniques to improve aerodynamics ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The research being conducted by Australia is considered a world first

By Jonny Long Published 10 November 19

'A big ask' for Bradley Wiggins to make Rio 2016 team, according to Sutton

Shane Sutton says Bradley Wiggins' selection for Rio 2016 will be dependent on his times on the track

By Stuart Clarke Published 20 November 14

Laura Trott and Jason Kenny, Britain’s golden couple, bring the house down in Rio

Britain's most successful male and female Olympians round off a stunning Games for Great Britain's cyclists

By Richard Abraham Published 17 August 16

Great Britain women's team pursuiters set new world record in Rio Olympics qualifying

Elinor Barker, Laura Trott, Joanna Rowsell-Shand and Katie Archibald set a new world record and qualify fastest in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games women's team pursuit

By Simon Richardson Published 11 August 16

Derny pacer in critical condition after Six-Days of Amsterdam crash

Accident leaves Cees Stam in Amsterdam hospital

By Gregor Brown Published 22 October 14

European Track Championships 2020: Matt Walls and Neah Evans help GB take two more golds on day three

Laura Kenny also made a visit to the podium in the women's omnium

By Jonny Long Published 14 November 20

Cavendish and Kennaugh fight on at London Six Day as Aussie pair take overall lead

The Manx pairing dropped down to fifth in the standings

By Richard Windsor Published 26 October 17