American Jeannie Reed eventually ended up in 10th place
American Jeannie Reed eventually ended up in 10th place
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For Canada’s Lori-Ann Muenzer the result was a little better
For Canada's Lori-Ann Muenzer the result was a little better
Muenzer dispatched Abassova in the final 2-0
Muenzer dispatched Abassova in the final 2-0
Bayley outsprinted Bos 2-1
Bayley outsprinted Bos 2-1
Bayley and the formidable Gane met in the semis
Bayley and the formidable Gane met in the semis
Gane looked strong, but lost to the Australian 2-0
Gane looked strong, but lost to the Australian 2-0
Australia didn’t set a world record, but then they didn’t need to.
Australia didn't set a world record, but then they didn't need to.
Bayley enjoyed similar success against
Bayley enjoyed similar success against
the Netherlands’ Theo Bos, winning gold with two straight
the Netherlands' Theo Bos, winning gold with two straight
Great Britain is Australia’s colosest challenger
Great Britain is Australia's colosest challenger
That tape keeps you from seeing what Backstedt is riding… as long as he doesn’t move his foot
That tape keeps you from seeing what Backstedt is riding... as long as he doesn't move his foot
Spain rode to bronze, toppling the once unbeatable Germans
Spain rode to bronze, toppling the once unbeatable Germans
Colby Pearce represented the U.S. in the points race
Colby Pearce represented the U.S. in the points race
The American lapped the field once…
The American lapped the field once...
… but eventual winner, Russian Mikhail Ignatyev, did it four times.
... but eventual winner, Russian Mikhail Ignatyev, did it four times.
Great Britain’s Chris Hoy explains his 1km win.
Great Britain's Chris Hoy explains his 1km win.
Leontien Zijlaard-van Morsel gets ready to roll.
Leontien Zijlaard-van Morsel gets ready to roll.
Monday’s mailbag: Hypernationalism, Big Al, suckers and double standards?
The Mail Bag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you have a comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen in cycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write to WebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name and home town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.All Americans all the timeEditor:What's up with the lack of Olympic track event coverage on the majorAmerican networks? It was great that some of the networks covered the roadrace and time trial, but track coverage has been almost non-existence onAmerican TV. Track events have been some
This place is as busy as Penn Station.
This place is as busy as Penn Station.
The green line of Athens tram line.
The green line of Athens tram line.
Canada’s Lori-Anne Muenzer breaks down her day.
Canada's Lori-Anne Muenzer breaks down her day.
The track is sold out all week.
The track is sold out all week.
Sarah Ulmer embraces Katier Mactier after the individual pursuit final.
Sarah Ulmer embraces Katier Mactier after the individual pursuit final.
McGee’s daughter wants to check out daddy’s gold.
McGee's daughter wants to check out daddy's gold.
Spain beats the once unstoppable German to take bronze
Spain beats the once unstoppable German to take bronze
The Brits are second once again
The Brits are second once again
Michael Barry stops for lunch in the cafeteria.
Michael Barry stops for lunch in the cafeteria.
Germany manages to field a team – something they couldn’t do a year ago
Germany manages to field a team - something they couldn't do a year ago
Kristin Armstrong, Dede and Michael Barry along with Gord Fraser on a training ride outside of Athens
Kristin Armstrong, Dede and Michael Barry along with Gord Fraser on a training ride outside of Athens
Ng represents Malaysia in Athens.
Ng represents Malaysia in Athens.
Oh Canada: Gord and Michael
Oh Canada: Gord and Michael
The U.S. women: Barry, Christine Thorburn and Armstrong
The U.S. women: Barry, Christine Thorburn and Armstrong
The Sponsor: Oakley’s Steve Blick striking a pose with the TT medalists
The Sponsor: Oakley's Steve Blick striking a pose with the TT medalists
Mactier, Ulmer and the soon-to-be-retired Zijlaard-van Moorsel
Mactier, Ulmer and the soon-to-be-retired Zijlaard-van Moorsel
Ulmer has come a long way since her Olympic debut
Ulmer has come a long way since her Olympic debut
The five-ring circus: Lost in translation
Depending on the venue you happen to be at, there are two ways the post-race press conferences can go. At some events, including the men’s and women’s road races, the press conference room is outfitted with hearing devices that allow members of the media to hear translation of what the athletes are saying in Greek and French, while up on the podium is a translator taking care of English-language needs. It’s a reasonably smooth process that keeps things moving along at a decent clip. On the other hand, you have the venues that are not outfitted with hearing devices, like the velodrome.
A diverse community in Athens
A diverse community in Athens
Last year’s surprise at world’s – Katie Mactier – made the final again
Last year's surprise at world's - Katie Mactier - made the final again
The Brit’s brought a bit of flavor from home…
The Brit's brought a bit of flavor from home...
Van Moorsel settled for bronze
Van Moorsel settled for bronze
… as did the Cubans.
... as did the Cubans.
Four men from Oz set a new mark of 3:56:342
Four men from Oz set a new mark of 3:56:342
The Dutch team were all given some pretty hip recumbents…
The Dutch team were all given some pretty hip recumbents...
The Brit’s break 4:00 and still turn in the day’s second-best
The Brit's break 4:00 and still turn in the day's second-best
… just for cruising around the village
... just for cruising around the village
France gets some unwelcome company
France gets some unwelcome company
McGee said it was a pleasure to battle without harming their friendship
McGee said it was a pleasure to battle without harming their friendship
Ulmer briefly lost her world record – then took it right back
Ulmer briefly lost her world record – then took it right back
No more golds for Van Moorsel – she will be racing for bronze
No more golds for Van Moorsel – she will be racing for bronze
Fire on the mountain: Olympic MTB venue skirts disaster
Talk about your close calls. On Friday afternoon disaster nearly struck the Olympics, when a fire broke out at the Mount Parnitha mountain-bike venue, tearing through a kilometer of the 6.1km course. According to a source that was at the site, the blaze came within 100 meters of several of the venue’s buildings, and the course, which will play host to the men’s and women’s cross-country races on August 27 and 28, has been shortened to 5.3km. The source, who requested anonymity, said arson was being blamed for the fire and that at least one Athens Olympic Committee employee had been
The Germans started in the team sprint and just kept on going
The Germans started in the team sprint and just kept on going
Colby Pearce practices for Tuesday’s points race
Colby Pearce practices for Tuesday's points race
The Japanese proved surprisingly strong
The Japanese proved surprisingly strong
Ulmer en route to another world record
Ulmer en route to another world record
The French outfought the Aussies for bronze
The French outfought the Aussies for bronze
Wiggins grabs the gold for Britain
Wiggins grabs the gold for Britain
The Aussies were, after all, up against the defending Olympic champs
The Aussies were, after all, up against the defending Olympic champs
McGee joked that he felt caught with his pants down
McGee joked that he felt caught with his pants down
The German juggernaut
The German juggernaut
The U.S. team rode its fastest, but not fast enough
The U.S. team rode its fastest, but not fast enough