London 2012 organizers presented plans for their Olympic cycling park on Monday, including a 6,000-seat velodrome and BMX circuit.
The park was designed in consultation with local cycling groups, and a road cycle circuit and mountain bike course will be added after the games to adapt the site for public use.
Cyclist Chris Hoy, who won three events in Beijing to become the first Briton in 100 years to take three gold medals at the same Olympics, said he was looking forward to using the facilities.
"Becoming Olympic champion simply wouldn't have been possible without the local cycling facilities I used when I was growing up," Hoy said. "So I'm delighted to help launch the designs of the London 2012 VeloPark which will provide first-class facilities for cyclists of all ages and abilities."
After the games, the park will also be linked to cycle routes across London to connect the city with the new facilities.
"The tremendous success of British cyclists in Beijing underlines the importance of delivering a world-class stage for elite athletes in 2012, but we are planning for games-time and legacy together," Olympic Delivery Authority chief executive David Higgins said. "Our VeloPark plans are also looking ahead to a new generation of cyclists."
