Under the plans, the VeloPark will include a 6,000-seat velodrome to host the cycling events as well as a BMX circuit. After the games, a road cycle circuit and mountain bike course will be added, so the park can be used by everyone. A planning application will be submitted later this month with construction work due to start in 2009.
Olympics minister, Tessa Jowell, said: "The designs meet the challenging brief to provide not only a first-class games venue, but also a springboard in legacy for future British Olympians and will make a valuable contribution to increasing sport participation from grassroots to elite level”.
The VeloPark designs have been developed following consultation with British Cycling and local cycling groups. After the games, the park will be linked into cycle routes across London to connect the city with the new facilities.
