Dutch champion Sharon Van Rouwendaal shares what will be keeping her going as she goes for gold at the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

Wild, the World Champion in the omnium, scratch and points races, will defend her European title in the elimination race and knows she faces tough competition from local hero Archibald.

Switzerland's Florian Vogel insists age will be no barrier to him defending his mountain bike title at the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

The draw for Thursday has thrown up a number of tantalising match-ups that will set the tone for the following three days of repechages, semi-finals and finals at Strathclyde Country Park.

A pick of the ones to watch on Thursday 2 August as the action begins at the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

All you need to know before some of Europe's best cyclists take to the roads of Glasgow and beyond at the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

Polly, 18, competed in open water for the first time earlier this year and earned her spot in the 5km at the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

The last time a major track cycling event was held in Glasgow, Great Britain sprinter Jack Carlin was a paying spectator in the stadium named after the six-time Olympic champion who is now tipping him for the top.

Willmott has relied on family support throughout her career and will have those closest to her in mind when she starts her medley campaign in Glasgow on Friday 3 August.

Italian triathlete Angelica Olmo is determined to be as successful in the sport as her Spanish idol Mario Mola.

The reigning World Champion is looking to continue her improvement, which she credits to a lot of hard work over a number of years.

British favourite Peaty is confident he is in a good place as he goes for glory in the pool during a packed Swimming schedule at the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.