Chief among those golden girls is Laura Trott, with the 21-year-old also likely to compete in the omnium in Cali. The Olympic champion lost her rainbow jersey in the multi-discipline event after finishing second behind American Sarah Hammer in Minsk. Hammer also pipped Trott to top spot during the second round of the UCI Track World Cup, but the Essex girl has shown a marked improvement in bunch races – never more obvious than in Manchester, where she came from behind to win gold on the final day of the first World Cup round. Her performances at Revolution, albeit usually backed by the phenomenal support of the likes of King and Barker, should also stand her in good stead for Cali.

Having narrowly beaten Dutchwoman Kirsten Wild to European gold in late autumn, Trott will now be keen to follow up by reclaiming her rainbow jersey. Hammer remains her biggest rival, while should Australian ace Annette Edmondson compete in the event, she arrives on the back of a medal-laden showing at the Australian national championships. Canada’s Gillian Carleton also arrives with hopes of a medal. It was the points race which ultimately cost Trott in Minsk last year. Improve on her performance there, and Hammer will have every reason to be considered.