Triple Crankset: On Tap...

The sport of cycling turns from the road to the track at the Beijing Olympic Games. The men kicked it off a full velodrome schedule this morning (5:45AM Eastern) with the first round of the Men's Team Sprint competition.

Preview
Full Schedule [check your local television listings for viewing options]

Criterium Nationals
On the home front, the Triple will be on hand to take in the National Criterium Championships this weekend in Downers Grove, IL. Last year's event was a rain soaked affair that made the final turn into the home stretch that much more treacherous. Brooke Miller (Team TIBCO), who won the US Elite National Road Race Championship last weekend, and Kirk OBee (Health Net presented by Maxxis) will be back this year to defend their Criterium National Championships. Make sure to check back for stories and photos.

For other races in select areas of the country, consult the listings below and ride on.

08/13/2008- 08/17/2008
Tour of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

08/14/2008
USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships
Carson, CA
IL. State Velodrome Points Race Championships
Northbrook, IL

08/16/2008
Alaric Gayfer Junior Criterium Championships
Trexlertown, PA
2008 Ohio State Junior Road Race Championships
Zanesfield, OH
National Criterium Championships
Downers Grove, IL
Mass Ave Criterium
Indianapolis, IN
Encino Velodrome Championships
Encino, CA
Dunnigan Hills Road Race
Yolo, CA
Wine Country Classic Stage Race
North East, PA
2008 Carolina State Velodrome Championships
Asheville, NC
Tour de Millersburg
Millersurg, PA
Atlantic Regional Masters & Elite Track Championships
Trexlertown, PA

08/17/2008
Kitt Peak Time Trial
Tucson, AZ
Coastal Racing Criterium
Virginia Beach, VA
The Buckeye Criterium
Columbus, OH
Zipp West Clay Classic
Carmel, IN
Suisun Harbor Criterium
Suisun City, CA
Black Butte Road Race
Orland, CA
Brentwood Grand Prix
West Los Angeles, CA

For results and photos of some of the races above, click through to Truesport.com .