July 30, 2014 (Glasgow, Scotland) – Pedal caught up with Team Canada’s veteran rider Zach Bell, who played an important role in helping Remi Pelletier-Roy win Scratch Race bronze on the final day of the track competitions on the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

Bell’s resume on the track is remarkable having won the overall World Cup Omnium title, two Track Worlds silver medals, bronze at the Commonwealth Games, 10 World Cup podium, five national track titles and last year he claimed the road race national maple leaf jersey as well.

In this interview Bell talks about his role as a mentor on the team, his transition to road, his current Team Smartstop’s move to Canada, the new Milton Velodrome and his views on Canada’s evolving cycling scene…

Interview with Zach Bell