A major road show in London

Confident home team looking to dominate on and off the velodrome

The track slate is considered the most glamorous part of cycling at the Olympics, and Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton and the rest of the powerhouse British team are sure to draw plenty of attention during the competition on home soil. Only this time, there may be even more drama surrounding the road race.

The men's and women's events will be among the first medals handed out at the London Games, with a course that passes some of the city's iconic landmarks. And with the men's race beginning less than a week after the conclusion of the Tour de France, attrition may play a role in who climbs to the top step of the podium during the medal ceremony.