{"id":1866,"date":"2012-06-13T21:28:20","date_gmt":"2012-06-13T20:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=1866"},"modified":"2012-07-04T19:32:54","modified_gmt":"2012-07-04T18:32:54","slug":"london-2012-team-gb-cyclists-shortlisted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/?p=1866","title":{"rendered":"London 2012 | Team GB Cyclist&#8217;s Shortlisted"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1866 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Dani-King.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Dani-King-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Dani King\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Dani-King-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Dani-King.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1877'>\n\t\t\t\tDani King\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Bradley-Wiggins.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Bradley-Wiggins-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Bradley Wiggins\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Bradley-Wiggins-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Bradley-Wiggins.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1876'>\n\t\t\t\tBradley Wiggins\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Peter-Kennaugh.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Peter-Kennaugh-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Peter Kennaugh\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Peter-Kennaugh-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Peter-Kennaugh.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1879'>\n\t\t\t\tPeter Kennaugh\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Victoria-Pendleton.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Victoria-Pendleton-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Victoria Pendleton\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Victoria-Pendleton-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Victoria-Pendleton.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1880'>\n\t\t\t\tVictoria Pendleton\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Nicole-Cooke.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Nicole-Cooke-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Nicole Cooke\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Nicole-Cooke-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Nicole-Cooke.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1878'>\n\t\t\t\tNicole Cooke\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Laura-Trott.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Laura-Trott-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Laura Trott\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Laura-Trott-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Laura-Trott.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1881'>\n\t\t\t\tLaura Trott\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4>Team GB &#8211; London Olympics \u2013 Athlete Shortlist Announcement<\/h4>\n<pre>Author: Chris Maher, Pictures courtesy of: Chris Maher | Photography<\/pre>\n<p>British Cycling guru David Brailsford announced a shortlist of cyclists to represent Great Britain at this years London Olympics.<br \/>\nEight road men have been shortlisted to cover both events. The main road race on July 28th and the time trial on August 01st. Six road women, likewise have been shortlisted to cover both events.<br \/>\nWorld Champion Mark Cavendish will more than likely be the team captain with support from either Steve Cummins, Chris Froome, Jeremy Hunt, Ian Stannard, David Millar, Ben Swift or Bradley Wiggins.\u00a0Bradley Wiggins &amp; Chris Froome\u00a0will ride the time trial on August 01st.<br \/>\nReigning Olympic Road Champion Nicole Cooke will more than likely captain the woman&#8217;s road team on July 29th. Emma Pooley will ride the time trial on August 01st.<\/p>\n<p>David said that the selection was &#8220;a blend of experience and young talent&#8221;. Phillip Hindes, Jessica Varnish and Laura Trott are getting their first chance at Olympic glory, whilst it has been confirmed that both Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton MBE will retire from the sport after the games.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED 21st June 2012<\/p>\n<p>The Women&#8217;s Road Race selection have been confirmed by the British Olympic Association and British Cycling today (21st).<\/p>\n<p>Nicole Cooke, reigning Olympic Champion and Emma Pooley, Silver Olympic Time Trial medalist will be joint by the very talented current National Champion Lizzie Armitstead along with Lucy Martin. This will be Armitstead&#8217;s and Martin&#8217;s Olympic debut. Both Pooley and Armistead will ride the Time Trial event as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Road Men<\/strong> (5 positions only) to be <em>confirmed<\/em> by 28th June. Updated on 04th July&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Mark Cavendish\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<br \/>\nSteve Cummins<br \/>\nChris Froome\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<br \/>\nJeremy Hunt<br \/>\nIan Stannard\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<br \/>\nDavid Millar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<br \/>\nBen Swift<br \/>\nBradley Wiggins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time Trial Men<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chris Froome\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<br \/>\nBradley Wiggins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Road Women<\/strong> (4 positions only) Have been confirmed on the 21st June.<\/p>\n<p>Nicole Cooke \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<br \/>\nEmma Pooley \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<br \/>\nLizzie Armitstead \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<br \/>\nKatie Colclough<br \/>\nSharon Laws<br \/>\nLucy Martin \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time Trial Women<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emma Pooley \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<br \/>\nLizzie Armitstead \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Track Men<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sir Chris Hoy \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span> for Sprint Event)<br \/>\nPhillip Hindes \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span> for Sprint Event)<br \/>\nJason Kenny \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span> for Sprint Event)<br \/>\nSteven Burke<br \/>\nEd Clancy \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span> for Omnium Event)<br \/>\nPeter Kennaugh<br \/>\nAndrew Tennant<br \/>\nGeraint Thomas<br \/>\n<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Track Women<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Victoria Pendleton \u00a0 \u00a0 (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span> for Sprint Event)<br \/>\nJessica Varnish \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span> for Sprint Event)<br \/>\nWendy Hovenaghel<br \/>\nDanielle King<br \/>\nJoanna Rowsell<br \/>\nLaura Trott \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Confirmed<\/span> for Omnium Event)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Substitute Track Athletes<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ross Edgar<br \/>\nRebecca James<\/p>\n<p><strong>BMX Biking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Liam Phillips<br \/>\nShanaze Reide<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mountain Biking<\/strong> (Cross Country)<\/p>\n<p>Liam Killeen<br \/>\nAnnie Last<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Team GB &#8211; London Olympics \u2013 Athlete Shortlist Announcement Author: Chris Maher, Pictures courtesy of: Chris Maher | Photography British Cycling guru David Brailsford announced a shortlist of cyclists to represent Great Britain at this years London Olympics. Eight road men have been shortlisted to cover both events. 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