US Track talents storm Europe

Carroll and East finished second in Gent

Carroll and East finished second in Gent (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)

The members of an American trio which competed at this season's Gent Six Day have several things in common. Austin Carroll, Guy East and Jackie Simes are young, ambitious and very good track racers. They all returned to Gent last month and performed well in the UIV Cup races. Cyclingnews' Bjorn Haake discovered their origins in cycling and where the sport may take them.