December 14, 2006 –Two of Canada’s top track cyclists will take part in the second stage of the Track World Cup in Moscow, Russia, this weekend: Zach Bell, from Whitehorse, YK (residing in Kingston, ON) in the men’s pursuit and men’s points race. as well as Gina Grain, from Victoria BC, in the women’s points race.

The two Canadian riders, both in great shape according to coach Houshang Amiri, will begin racing at the Krylatskoye Velodrome on Friday morning, December 15.

Zach Bell, 25th in the world standings (individual pursuit), who had finished in eighth place in the points race and eleventh in the Men’s individual pursuit at the first stage of the UCI World Cup in Sydney, Australia (Nov. 17-19, 2006), will face fierce competition from Russia’s Mikhail Ignatiev (World Cup # 1 Men’s point race gold medallist) and Alexander Serov (World Cup # 1 Men’s individual pursuit gold medallist), both racing at home.

Gina Grain, who had placed fifth in last year’s Los Angeles World Cup and fourth at the 2006 Commonwealth Games (both results in the women’s points race) currently 19th on the World Cup standings, should be one of the best contenders.

You will find below their competition schedule:

Friday, December 15
– Men’s individual pursuit qualifying
– Women’s points race 10 K qualifying – 2 heats
– Women’s points race 20 K final
– Men’s individual pursuit final (3-4 & 1-2)

Saturday, December 16
– Men’s points race 15 K qualifying – 2 heats
– Men’s points race 30 K final

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