There is Irish involvement in Track World Cycling Championships in Chile

Irish riders are in action this week at the UCI Track World Championships in Chile.

Cycling Ireland have sent a strong six-woman team, led by European gold medallist Lara Gillespie, who’ll compete in the elimination, omnium and points races.

Emma Jeffers and Olympian Erin Creighton will team up in the madison, while Fiona Mangan and sisters Aoife and Caoimhe O’Brien join them in the team pursuit.

The pursuit squad begin their campaign with qualifying on Wednesday afternoon.