Sarah Storey to return to cycling track in Wales

The Newport International Para-Cycling Cup will be a three-day event, drawing top cyclists from around Great Britain. 21 Nov 2013

Sarah Storey wins gold, Jennifer Schube silver and Jianping Ruan bronze

Sarah Storey poses with her 1km time trial C4-5 gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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By IPC

At London 2012, Storey won gold in two track events, the individual pursuit C5 and individual time trial C5.

Sarah Storey will be making her return to competitive action at the Newport International Para-Cycling Cup, which takes place in Wales starting on Friday (29 November) and runs through Sunday (1 December).

The 22-time Paralympic champion in cycling and swimming took a break from training and competition earlier this year to give birth to her baby daughter.

As Great Britain's most decorated female Paralympian in history, Storey said: “I can’t wait to race again, and it’s great that British Cycling, UK Sport and Newport City Council have come together to provide this opportunity. I’m looking forward to being able to measure my fitness against the best in the world, as well as being able to once again compete in front of a home crowd.”

At London 2012, Storey won gold in two track events, the individual pursuit C5 and individual time trial C5.

Fellow Paralympic gold medallists Jody Cundy, Neil Fachie and Darren Kenny have also been selected to compete, as have a number of talented new British athletes who will make their debut at this event.

The British cyclists selected to compete at the event include:

• Jon Allan Butterworth

• Jody Cundy

• Matt Ellis

• Neil Fachie (piloted by Craig MacLean)

• Rhiannon Henry (piloted by Lauryn Therin)

• Andy Kelsey

• Darren Kenny

• Crystal Lane

• Shaun McKeown

• Sarah Storey

• Sophie Thornhill (piloted by Rachel James)