A NEWBRIDGE student has designed the medal that will be given out to 15,000 cyclists as they cross the finishing line at the inaugural Velothon Wales.

Simone William, a final year BA Graphic Communications student at the University of South Wales, will be taking part as a volunteer to hand out medals to cyclists as they cross the finishing line.

The twenty-four-year-old’s winning design was selected via the Velothon Wales Facebook page with more than 1,200 votes.

Her Art-Deco style design incorporates elements of Welsh culture including a dragon and daffodil petal, merged with a cyclist and bike rings to create a feeling of motion and speed.

Velothon Wales will take place on Sunday, June 14, starting in Cardiff and taking riders on a scenic 140km route through Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, and Caerphilly county.

Speaking about her design, Ms William said: “I researched lots of medals. I wanted to capture movement, excitement and passion in my design and emphasise the challenge of the route using the Welsh dragon.

“I’m really chuffed to have won the competition which allows me to be part of such a huge and significant event for Wales.”

Andy Taylor, event director of Velothon Wales, said: “Simone should be really proud of her fantastic achievement. Her medal will be an amazing memento for the 15,000 riders.”