Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton are two of Team GB's main medal hopes on day six of the Games, as action switches to the velodrome following the success of Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome in the time trials on Wednesday.

BBC: UK

Wiggins' success followed compatriot Chris Hoy's victory in the one-kilometer time trial on Friday.

CNN: Bradley Wiggins

Team principal Dave Brailsford expressed disappointment at the news, although it had already been confirmed Wiggins would play second fiddle to compatriot Chris Froome at this year's Tour.

CNN: Defending champion Wiggins out of Tour de France

But Wiggins said the inspiration for his gold medal quest had been British cycling team boss Chris Boardman's gold-winning performance in Barcelona in 1992.

CNN: Bradley Wiggins

Team Sky dominated the 2012 race, with Bradley Wiggins becoming the first Briton to win the title, with his compatriot and teammate Chris Froome coming second.

CNN: October 24, 2012 -- Updated 1231 GMT (2031 HKT)