A CHANCE to see some of British cycling’s biggest names is on offer as Team GB riders continue their preparations for the Rio Olympics and Paralympics.
Stars including Sir Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish, Laura Trott and Abergavenny’s Becky James will be in Newport to hone their skills ahead of the trip to Brazil.
They are set to take part in training camps, hosted by Newport Live, at the Wales National Velodrome situated in the Newport International Sports Village.
The public can watch as the riders are put through their paces and really get an insight into the work that takes place before a major competition.
Those in attendance can also help their heroes in their build-up to Rio, with some of the camps featuring race simulations.
Details of the Paralympic events are yet to be announced but the Olympic training camps have been revealed and are listed below.
Thursday, July 21, 3pm-6pm, sprint and women’s endurance
Friday, July 22, 3pm-6pm, sprint and women’s endurance
Saturday, July 23, 5pm-8pm, sprint and men’s endurance
Sunday, July 24, 11am-2pm, men’s endurance
Sunday, July 24, 3pm-8pm, women’s and men’s endurance
Wednesday, July 27, 3pm-8pm, women’s and men’s endurance sprint – race simulation day
Thursday, July 28, 10am-noon, sprint – race simulation day
Thursday, July 28, 3pm-8pm, sprint – race simulation day and men’s endurance
Monday, August 1, 3pm-8pm, women’s and men’s endurance
Tickets can be bought on the day but are also available via tickets.newportlive.co.uk, on 01633 656757 or by calling into The Riverfront Theatre or the Newport Centre.
Ticket prices are as follows: seated £4, concessions (under-16s, students, senior citizens) £2, standing £2, concessions £1.
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