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18:17 GMT, Wednesday, 26 March 2008

World Cycling highlights

Track Cycling World Championships
Venue: Manchester Velodrome
Dates: 26-30 March
Coverage: Live action and highlights on BBC Two, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sport website Full coverage details

What to look out for during the championships at Manchester Velodrome.

WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH

Watch the highlights from day one - including Bradley Wiggins taking gold in the 4,000m pursuit - on iPlayer

THURSDAY 27 MARCH

Watch the highlights from day two - including former rower Rebecca Romero winning a world championship gold medal on a bike to add to the world championship gold she won on the water in 2005

FRI 28 MARCH

The women's team pursuit makes its debut at the World Championships, with Wendy Houvenaghel, Rebecca Romero, Jo Rowsell and Lizzie Armistead in contention for places in the three-rider race. (19:15 GMT)

SAT 29 MARCH

Victoria Pendleton goes for gold in the women's sprint final (14:05 GMT) and Chris Hoy defends his title in the men's Keirin (16:00 GMT).

Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins are GB's pair for the men's Madison (14:50 GMT), with all the nations aiming for Madison qualification at the Olympic Games.

SUN 30th MARCH

Reigning champion Chris Hoy will be going for glory in the men's 1K time trial (14:30 BST), while Victoria Pendleton will be gunning for gold in the women's Keirin (17:25 BST).




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