Phillips returns to BMX

Liam Phillips is set to return to BMX after bringing an end to his experiment in the velodrome, British Cycling have announced.

Brit focusing on one discipline ahead of 2012

Liam Phillips is set to return to BMX after bringing an end to his experiment in the velodrome, British Cycling have announced. The 22-year-old joined the track sprinters in May in a bid to emulate the success of Beijing Olympic champion Jamie Staff by transferring his power to the crucial starting role in the team sprint. The Brit showed the potential to bid for man one in the event and spent six months training on the track, culminating in a Bronze medal in the team sprint with Phillip Hindes and Kian Emadi at the recent National Track Championships in Manchester. But now Phillips is to return to British Cycling's BMX programme ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Phillips said: "My time training on the track was fantastic and it was such an awesome opportunity to train with the sprint squad. "Ultimately though, I missed my BMX bike and as such have made the decision to return to BMX racing."