Golden girl Victoria Pendleton narrowly missed out on a second successive treble at the Track Cycling World Championships in Manchester at the weekend.
The 27-year-old Mildenhall Cycling Club second-claim rider won a gold in both the individual and team sprints, before settling for silver in the keirin on Sunday.
Pendleton had looked imperious in the rounds but, on the final day of the competitio
n, finished behind USA's Jennie Reed in the final.
"Last year, I hit a new high and thought it would be a once in a lifetime experience, but I seem to be even stronger this time," said Pendleton.
Meanwhile, Ousden-based Ross Edgar claimed a silver medal in the men's team sprint with Chris Hoy and Jamie Staff.
The trio began well, but eventually succumbed to a strong French team.
"Initially, we were disappointed," said the 25-year-old. "But, on reflection, the French side is very strong and will be the favourites come the Olympics.
"We should not be written off because we have a lot more to give," he added.
Later in the competition, Edgar – a lifetime members of West Suffolk Wheelers – finished a disappointing eighth in the keirin.
"I should have done better than eighth, but got boxed in during the semi-final and as a result I failed to qualify for the final."
Great Britain ended the competition with nine gold and two silver medals.
"It was an amazing all-round performance by the team and one that I was delighted to be a part of," added Edgar.
Both cyclists are now in preparation for the Beijing Olympic Games that begin on August 8.
Due to the introduction of BMX events, the women's cycling events have greatly been reduced and Pendleton will only compete in one event – the women's sprint.
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