BBC iPlayer

Women’s Cross-Country

Time - from 12:50 BST

Where - iPlayer, BBC Sport Website & App

Men's Cross-Country

On Sunday 14th, watch live coverage of the Men’s Cross-Country event from 12:20 BST across iPlayer, BBC Sport Website & App

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Last year’s winner Puck Pieterse (Netherlands) is one of the favourites to become champion and regain her crown.

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South Africa’s Candice Lill remains a strong outside pick for the podium, her endurance and technical ability often putting her in the mix when it matters most.

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Other favourites include:

- Jenny Rissveds (Sweden) former Olympic champion

- Olympic silver medallist Haley Batten (USA)

- 23-year-old Samara Maxwell from New Zealand

Is it for me?

From young children on stabilisers, through to adults going for long countryside rides, cycling is for everyone. Sick of being stuck in traffic? Cycling to work is also one of the easiest ways to fit exercise into your daily routine. There are also a number of cycling clubs around the UK, where coffee and cake stops are as important as the route you ride!

What to expect when I start?

• An hour-long road race can burn up to 844 calories and an hour on the track can burn up to 782 calories.
• To ensure you're riding safely you should wear a helmet, reflective clothing and equip your bike with lights in winter.
• Regardless of how and where you cycle, you'll be increasing muscle strength and stamina whilst decreasing your body-fat levels.
• There are cycling clubs across the UK so it's an excellent way to make friends and develop communication skills.
• Paracycling, external takes a number of forms including Handcycling, where competitors power the bike with their hands and arms and tandem bikes for blind or visually impaired athletes and their assistants.
• It's a low-impact type of exercise, so it's easier on your joints than running or other similar activities.