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.


