Sam Harrison, Simon Yates and Phillip Hindes will all make their World Cup debut at the event in a team which also includes experienced performers such as Lizzie Armitstead (pictured), a world team pursuit gold medallist in 2009.

Shane Sutton, British Cycling's performance manager, commented: "The Track World Cup in Beijing is a great opportunity for the young squad to gain experience at World Cup level against world-class competition.

"Our podium riders competed in the first two rounds of the World Cup series and are now focused on preparations for the final round at our home Velodrome in Manchester where we're planning on fielding a full-strength squad."

The UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Manchester will take place from February 18-20 at the Manchester Velodrome.

All seats are now sold out but standing tickets are still available.

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The team for Beijing is: (Male Endurance) Mark Christian. Andrew Fenn, Sam Harrison, Jon Mould, Erick Rowsell, Simon Yates; (Male Sprint) Dave Daniell, Phillip Hindes, Peter Mitchell; (Female Endurance) Lizzie Armitstead (Female Sprint) Rebecca James.

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