Team GB's success at the Beijing Olympics can, in part, be said to have been made in Manchester. For example, all the cycling medal winners trained at Manchester's velodrome, the National Cycling Centre.

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This quote highlights the significant role played by Manchester in the success of Team GB at the Beijing Olympics. It specifically focuses on the cycling events, where all the medal winners trained at Manchester's National Cycling Centre, also known as the velodrome. This suggests that Manchester's top-notch facilities and training programs were instrumental in preparing Team GB's cyclists for their outstanding performances in the Beijing Games.

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