Team GB’s road cycling squad have confirmed that they will use Surrey as their training base ahead of the 2012 Games, a location already known to be the choice of the American, Australian and Canadian teams. The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) are making grants in the region of £25,000 available for teams, who have until February 28 to commit. Commenting on Team GB’s decision to base themselves in the county, Denise Saliagopoulos of Surrey County Council has said, ‘These athletes demand world class training facilities and superb accommodation to ensure they are at their physical and mental peak for the 2012 Games.’
The men’s road race takes place on July 28, with the women’s event on the following day.
