It's a packed house at the BMX track Photograph: David Levene for the GuardianThe fans seem to be enjoying themselvesPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianThere'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 tunesPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianAnd here she is getting some air out on the trackPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianSpeaking of air, here's a few more riders getting somePhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianMa Loyal, the President of the Commissaires' Panel Photograph: David Levene for the GuardianThe men's race gets off to a quick start down the rampPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianAustralia's Lauren Reynolds gets some airPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianThe medical staff were needed as there were a number of crashesPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianAustralia's Sam Willoughby powers towards the finish linePhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianThankfully the rain stayed awayPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianThe only water seen at the venue came from the staff watering down the track to prevent too much dust and slippagePhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianRoger Rinderknecht of Switzerland powers along the trackPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianTV cameras record the actionPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianAs do the photographersPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianMoana Moo Caille of France rides the bumpsPhotograph: David Levene for the GuardianIt's an impressive looking venuePhotograph: David Levene for the Guardian
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