London 2012: BMX - in pictures

It's a packed house at the BMX track Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The fans seem to be enjoying themselves Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

There's plenty of Team GB fans. All no doubt itching to see Shanaze Reade ... Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Here she is ahead of her race, getting into the zone courtesy of some tunes Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

And here she is getting some air out on the track Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Speaking of air, here's a few more riders getting some Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Ma Loyal, the President of the Commissaires' Panel Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The men's race gets off to a quick start down the ramp Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Australia's Lauren Reynolds gets some air Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The medical staff were needed as there were a number of crashes Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Australia's Sam Willoughby powers towards the finish line Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Thankfully the rain stayed away Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

The only water seen at the venue came from the staff watering down the track to prevent too much dust and slippage Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Roger Rinderknecht of Switzerland powers along the track Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

TV cameras record the action Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

As do the photographers Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Moana Moo Caille of France rides the bumps Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

It's an impressive looking venue Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian