Athletes have pedaled through the roads of Beijing and on the track. Now the stage is set for the first-time Olympic event of BMX. Here is a recap of the cycling events that have already happened and a look at what’s ahead.

Samuel Sanchez of Spain opened the Games in style by winning a grueling men’s road race in intense heat. The race passed many of Beijing’s best landmarks, but most were shrouded in haze. The race also featured multiple grueling climbs.

The women’s road race was drenched by downpours. These heavy rains made for tough going and numerous crashes, but the cool and fresh air was a welcome change from the previous day’s heat. The UK’s Nicole Cooke managed to stay upright and lead a pack of three riders across the finish line.

Kristen Armstrong of the US managed to pull out a win in the women’s time trial while Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland earned a gold in the men’s time trial to go along with the bronze he earned in the road race.

A lackluster performance on the track meant that the American track cycling team will be remembered only for the controversy they caused when the arrived in Beijing wearing masks. They cited worries about pollution as the reason for the masks, but were roundly criticized for their actions. British cyclists dominated on the track, taking home 7 of the 10 golds available.

BMX makes its Olympic debut tomorrow. Like snowboarding at the Winter Games, the sport is populated by X-Games superstars. Mike Day, Kyle Bennett and Donny Robinson will make up the US men’s squad, while Jill Kintner is the lone female rider for the Americans. The inclusion of BMX and snowboarding makes one wonder how long it will be before skateboarding and rollerblading make the transition from X-Games to Olympic Games.