He’s not kicking into competitive action for a few days yet, but Ireland’s omnium Olympian Martyn Irvine has been on the boards in the London velodrome getting a feel for the place. Here’s the first few photos of him in that environment.

Olympian Irvine with coach Andy Sparks – they’ve an intense few days ahead

Irvine has a go-faster haircut and new green shoes – what more commitment do you want?

All smiles, but Irvine is looking lean and ready to go…..

Ireland’s Olympic cycling kit has attracted criticism, but it’s growing on us

Irvine stalks the rail for flying lap practice

The crowds will most likely (!) be slightly bigger when competition gets underway

Speed Machine: Irvine’s Felt mount parked against the iconic Olympic rings

Here she is again, with a close-up of the new USE equipment - http://www.use1.com/

That’s how we roll: These will get a pounding in the next week or so……

It’s going to be a ripper of a contest at the London velodrome