Manchester Worlds - Best Ever!

The Union Cycliste Internationale has been delighted with last week’s World Track Championships held in Manchester 26^th – 30^th March. The five day event saw Great Britain win nine gold medals and set two world records. The crowds filled the Velodrome in SportsCity with the final four nights completely sold out.

“I can safely say that this was the best World Championships that the UCI has ever had,” said UCI President Pat McQuaid: “In looking at that you bring many factors into consideration. Firstly there is the huge support from the public which has been here right from the very beginning. Even the afternoon sessions have been full and the public have been both enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable.

Reade and Pendleton won just one of Britain's Nine Golds!!

“This bodes well for future events in Manchester too. It’s only natural that the cycling federations and the athletes want to come to venues where they are appreciated and where the public appreciate what they do.”