There are two types of races in Olympic track cycling - sprint races and endurance races. In the sprint races, speed and power prevail, while in the endurance races, pacing and stamina play equally important roles, though there is usually a sprint component built in as well. In all types of events, playing the right strategy is essential to coming out on top. Team USA's track cycling roster for Beijing Olympics in 2008 features eight riders who fit the bill for these events, and watching them compete in Beijing will be a thrill.
Team USA Riders for the Cycling Road Race - Beijing Olympics
By David Fiedler, About.com
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- Sarah Hammer - a profile of USA track cyclist Sarah Hammer
- Jennie Reed - a profile of USA track cyclist Jennie Reed
- Adam Duvendeck - a profile of USA track cyclist Adam Duvendeck
- Giddeon Massie - a profile of USA track cyclist Giddeon Massie
- Michael Friedman - a profile of USA track cyclist Michael Friedman
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