Hoy, Pendleton and Thomas all included for February track highlight
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Pendleton will be taking a career break after London 2012(Image credit: AFP)
London Mayor Boris Johnson and Sir Chris Hoy (Image credit: Daniel Simms)
Geraint Thomas(Image credit: Team Sky)
British Cycling has today announced the team of 16 riders who will compete in the final round of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup, taking place on 17 - 19 February 2012 at the velodrome in the Olympic Park, London.
A strong British team, including Olympic Gold medallists Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton, Jason Kenny, Ed Clancy and Geraint Thomas, will compete at the Track Cycling World Cup which also doubles as the Olympic Test Event.
Speaking of the team selection, Performance Director Dave Brailsford said: "The World Cup in London has added significance given that it's the first major event to be held at the Olympic venue. We are using the Test Event as a learning opportunity for our Olympic preparations and have selected a full-strength squad accordingly. The riders and staff are looking forward to gaining race experience at the London Velodrome and it's always fantastic for us to have the support of a sell-out home crowd."
Riders:
Sprint Matt Crampton (representing Sky Track Cycling) Ross Edgar Sir Chris Hoy Jason Kenny Victoria Pendleton Jess Varnish
Men's Endurance Steven Burke Ed Clancy Pete Kennaugh Ben Swift Andy Tennant Geraint Thomas
Women's Endurance Wendy Houvenaghel Dani King Joanna Rowsell Laura Trott
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