LA Training Camp

Last week was a good week of training on the LA velodrome at the ADT Center. We used the time to try out different gears, warm-up routines, and different pacing strategies. Taylor hasn't been on a track since Manchester at the end of March but he sure hasn't lost anything. He looked smooth and fast, as usual. In training on Wednesday, he rode a 3K effort that basically equalled the current junior world record for that distance. He will be racing today (Sunday) and Monday in an Olympic simulation with 3 rides in two days...just like we hope to do in Beijing. The only difference is that in Beijing he'll be doing a full 4K effort each time instead of just 3K.
Taylor - Over the Top Oakleys....

The camp also featured several of the other US men's endurance team riders that are attempting to qualify for the Beijing games. There are two slots for four men - Mike Friedman, Brad Huff, Colby Pearce and Bobby Lea. They will be performing a 3K mass start test on both Sunday and Monday as part of their qualifiers. Keep tuned for more info and check out the videos at the bottom - including a video of Taylor's 3K ride on Wednesday. Three weeks until the Odyssey begins!