DESIGN THE 'PEAR-SHAPED' OLYMPIC VELOPARK

London Olympic velopark plans

FOUR days before British Cycling Regions were due to examine the controversial plans for a downsized Olympic Velopark - the indoor track remains as the only redeeming feature - the Olympic Delivery Authority have launched a competition to design the facilities.

At 4pm today, Monday, the ODA are due to reveal in detail their revised plans to representatives from British Cycling regions, South, South East and Central.

Instead he said: "The VeloPark is one of the big 'Big 5' showpiece permanent venues planned for Olympic Park. After the Games it will provide a lasting legacy of brand new cycling facilities for all ages and abilities.

Instead, King said: "The Olympic VeloPark will be a huge boost to British Cycling. This design competition is the first step towards creating world class facilities that will hopefully help us hit gold in 2012 and in legacy will inspire a new generation of cyclists of all ages and abilities."

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Keith Bingham joined the Cycling Weekly team in the summer of 1971, and retired in 2011. During his time, he covered numerous Tours de France, Milk Races and everything in-between. He was well known for his long-running 'Bikewatch' column, and played a pivotal role in fighting for the future of once at-threat cycling venues such as Hog Hill and Herne Hill Velodrome.