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Pendleton wants cycling gold

Victoria Pendleton will be looking to put yesterday's disappointment behind her as she goes for gold in the keirin. Britain's men's team pursuit - who hold the world record - are likely to go head-to-head with Australia for gold.

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Pendleton aiming for keirin gold

Victoria Pendleton will be looking to banish yesterday's disappointment of being disqualified from the team sprint event along with team-mate Jess Varnish for a takeover infringement.

Victoria Pendleton will hope to put yesterday's disappointment behind her. Credit: Tim Ireland/PA Wire

The 31-year-old continues her final competition before retirement with her second event, the keirin.

She won the world title in 2007, but the physical event is a lottery and she may be outmuscled by bigger opponents.

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