The beautiful velodrome was full to capacity yet again for the last night of racing, proving that cycling in the UK is not the curiosity minority sport that many seem to paint it. Millions more were glued to the action on Eurosport. The lucky people who managed to get tickets throughout the week were treated to some fantastic racing in every session. Great Britain had a brilliant week, with a first gold medal at the age of 39 for Yvonne McGregor in the women's pursuit. Her friend and mentor Chris Boardman responded to the outlawing of his 1996 world hour record, by breaking the newly restored mark set by Eddy Merckx in 1972 - what a great way to draw the curtain on a glittering career. Linda McCartney's new signing Bradley Wiggins was part of the team pursuit team that turned their Olympic bronze into a world silver, along with McCartney old boys Jonny Clay and Chris Newton. Olympic gold medallist Jason Queally came back to a hero's welcome, and added a world bronze to his tally.

On the last night, Tayeb stormed round the boards in a fantastic performance in his Danish colours, and a new white helmet supplied by Giro especially for the event. The McCartney rider actually completed the 40km race with a point more than the winner, Juan Llaneras of Spain, but had to settle for 5th, as Llaneras and three breakaway companions had audaciously stolen a lap's lead on the rest of the field.

Men's Points Race:

1. Juan Llaneras Rosello (Spain)     19pts
2. Matthew Gilmore (Belgium)         18pts
3. Franz Stocher (Austria)           17pts
4. Juan Esteban Curuchet (Argentina) 16pts
5. Tayeb Braikia (Denmark)           20pts @ 1 Lap

There was a fine result for Bradley Wiggins's regular Madison partner Rob Hayles, as he snatched a bronze medal for Britain in the individual pursuit. Rob comfortably beat France's former world champion Francis Moreau to the delight of a delirious last night crowd.

The whole week was a fantastic advertisement for British cycling, both on the track and off, as the organisation was as slick, professional and entertaining as any event on the planet.

The completion of events signals the end of a tremendous season for Linda McCartney, but work goes on unabated to ensure an even better 2001. The exciting riders already announced for next season have demonstrated the team's intent to grow, as will the others that Sean Yates hopes to add over the coming weeks. More news as it happens, as the Linda McCartney news service continues to operate throughout the close season.

Everybody associated with the team would like to thank all of you that have cheered us on, watched us on TV or written to us in 2000. We hope to repay your support with some great victories in 2001.