BROMSGROVE’S Emily Kay is planning a big 12 months - starting with another medal bid at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Manchester this November.

The 21-year old is one of the rising stars of British track cycling, making the successful transition from juniors to win her first senior medals last year.

And a home World Cup could be the perfect start to a busy season that will see the Commonwealth Games in Australia and European Championships in Glasgow high on her list of targets.

With Olympic omnium champion Laura Kenny absent from the track as she prepares for the birth of her first child, all-rounder Kay is keen to seize her chance.

She won the multidiscipline event at last year's World Cup in Glasgow - and it's only given her the taste for more, especially in front of home fans.

"That's my career highlight and hopefully it's the first of many," she said.

"The first target is to get selected in the World Cup team, I love competing in Manchester, it's my home now and I know all my family would be there to watch.

"There's a massive pool of female riders at the moment and that competition really keeps you working hard.

"There’s something about the British crowd – when I raced in Glasgow I can’t tell you just how much they carried me round. When you need that extra bit of motivation, they push you that little bit harder."

Kay, a former world junior champion in the team pursuit, helped celebrate 21 years of the Manchester velodrome this week, with team-mate Dannielle Khan, also 21.

She wasn't born when building work started but admits to being inspired by the history of arguably the most successful British sports facility ever.

It's 21 years since the World Championships were first staged at the venue - and in that time, British cyclists have stormed to 60 golds, 31 silvers and 27 bronze medals on its boards.

And Kay predicts more medals on the horizon.

“It’s a special venue for me because this is where I first rode on a velodrome," she added.

"There’s a picture of me on the wall here when I was about eight in a Great Britain jersey and flowery socks. It’s quite funny that I’ve gone full circle and now I’m back here as a full-time athlete.

“We travel all over the world but nothing compares to racing at home, having your family and friends there, watching you and supporting you.

"The history is all around the velodrome, so it is a very special place."

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