Welsh Cycling

Welsh Cycling (Welsh: Beicio Cymru. Formerly the Welsh Cycling Union) is the governing body of cycling in Wales. It is part of British Cycling, the national governing body of cycling in Britain. Over 140 cycling clubs in Wales are affiliated with Welsh Cycling.

Welsh Cycling
Beicio Cymru
SportCycle racing
Founded17 January 2002 (2002-01-17)
AffiliationBritish Cycling
HeadquartersWales National Velodrome
LocationNewport International Sports Village, Newport
Official website
www.britishcycling.org.uk

Welsh Cycling administers all six cycling disciplines—BMX; cyclo-cross; mountain biking (downhill and cross-country); road racing; time trials; and track racing. The body overseas sports cycling within Wales, including regional competitions and racing licences, and organises the Welsh Commonwealth Games cycling team.[1][2]

Welsh Cycling is based at the Wales National Velodrome, at the Newport International Sports Village.[2]

References
  1. "Governing Bodies of Sport-Sports Council for Wales". Sport Wales Chwaraeon Cymru website. Sport Wales. 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2009.
  2. "Welsh Cycling - Beicio Cymru". Welsh Cycling website. British Cycling. 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
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