As was the case with the World Road Championships in Plouay, the track titles will see a number of top riders absent due to the Olympic focus this year. However, a World Title still has plenty of prestige, and the competition will be intense amongst those riders in attendance.
Riders are qualified via the track World Cup as well as the various continental championships.
In addition, the outgoing 1999 World Champions are all guaranteed a berth, as are the new Olympic Champions this year. 43 countries are qualified, and it is expected that 35 of these will take part in the championships. Rider list by country Argentina 1. Juan Estaban Curuchet 2. Juan Jos Haedo 3.