Soldato
When Pendleton has to come out the saddle you know she's going quick 
Olympic Track Cycling
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Commissario
What's the point of that stupid 'pace' bike? It may as well be a three lap race at full pelt.
Caporegime
I'm going to miss Mears v Pendleton! 
I'm going to miss Mears v Pendleton!
me too but jess varnish and shanaze reade are ready to take over the mantle
Soldato
It's more to make it as fair as possible to get everyone up to speed with the least energy expended so the sprint at the end is as close as possible.
Commissario
But why five laps? Do one lap and let 'em go.
Permabanned
Because they can't keep sprint pace for 7 laps?
Soldato
It builds them up in speed slowly, it could be shorter i agree but it's probably the fairest way.
Caporegime
Lots of psychology and tactics in cycling, the build up laps are part of this.
Caporegime
God knows, drop them from the roof?
COME ON LADS!
COME ON LADS!
Caporegime
Battle royale between GB and Aussies in the team pursuit gold medal event.
Soldato
Half a second after a lap again!
Soldato
Getting close...