When Katie Archibald attacks, the whole crowd inches forward in their seats. Fans at home reach for the TV remote, and turn the volume up a few notches. Riders crumble in the Scot's wake.
This is the scene that played out again and again during the double Olympic champion's 13-year career, which she has brought to a close today. In that time, she collected more than 50 medals representing Great Britain, including two Olympic golds, seven world titles, and a record 21 European titles.
