Anna Meares

One of the most decorated track cyclists of all time discusses her incredible career.

In this book excerpt from 'Power of the Pedal — The Story of Australian Cycling,' author Rupert Guinness recounts the success of Kathy Watt, Anna Meares, and other Aussie Olympians.

From London's Olympic velodrome to the top of Old Willunga Hill, there are a lot of great moments in Australian pro cycling. Here are the five moments that we think stand top of the list.

Australia's most decorated Olympic cyclist announces her retirement

Anna Meares wins an 11th world title as the host nation France closes the competition with victories in the men's sprint and Madison

Bobby Lea took a second medal for the U.S. at track worlds on Thursday, and the British pursuit teams were upset

It was the second time Meares had claimed the award following her win in 2008

Australian tops British favorite in match sprint final

Briton comes from the back of the group in the final lap to win her heat over Meares

The host team is out for more gold in the second day of track events in London and the women's sprinters are back for more

The track events open Thursday in London and we preview all 10, with a look at the key match-ups

Guesdon 'had to finish'; Meares confident heading into Olympics; Ballan and Turgot agree Boonen was too strong; Tepstra: 'The next segment came too early'

Great Britain sets new mark in team pursuit, but Meares leaves no doubt in sprint qualifying. All this before a 34-year-old becomes a four-time kilo champ

Meares vs. Pendleton headlines final big-time track event before the London Games

Devolder: 'Pay attention to Lieuwe'; Vansummeren caught without a helmet; Cav starts sports scholarships; Meares/Pendleton rivalry still fierce

Victoria Pendleton and Jess Varnish produced two world record-winning performances for Britain Friday

Friday morning saw a women's team sprint record broken, just to have it broken again in the afternoon

The pair beat their own record, clocking a time of 32.828sec

Anna Meares scored her second and third gold medals at the World Cup track event in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday.

Olympic silver medalist Anna Meares headlined a winning night for Australia at the Melbourne World Cup round on Thursday.