Updates as riders battle for the world crown in YorkshireWilliam Fotheringham’s world championships previewEmail Barry here. Tweet @bglendenning 3.32pm BST
We’re off and racing: Noura Alomairi of Kuwait rolls gingerly down the ramp and will be followed by Tiffany Keep of South Africa. The riders are setting off at one-minute intervals. 3.13pm BST
Today’s favourites: While Annemiek van Vleuten is the hot favourite to win her third consecutive title today, the inclement weather could put the cat among the pigeons. Her compatriot Anna van der Breggen took silver last year and is expected to run Van Vleuten close today.
Last year’s bronze medallist Ellen van Dijk misses out this year through injury, but Chloe Dygart (USA), Elisa Longo Borghini (Italy), Amber Neben (USA) and Lisa Brennaur (Germany) will all be cautiously optimistic of making the podium. Hayley Simmonds and Alice Barnes will hope the -admittedly small - partisan crowd can cheer them into the shake-up.