Simon will oversee all aspects of the cycling events and will provide a focal point for the international cycling federation (UCI) in relation to competition issues whilst ensuring that the competition is organised in accordance with UCI regulations, the IOC Charter and the Host City Contract. He will also be liaising with other LOCOG functional areas to ensure the coordinated delivery of support services such as accreditation, transport, medical, venue operations and volunteers at the cycling venues.

Commenting on his appointment Simon said: “I am thrilled to be taking up this position and being part of the world’s greatest event. Cycling has a high profile in this country and medal hopes are high. The Velopark which hosts the track and BMX events will be a stunning feature of the Olympic Park and along with the MTB venue at Hadleigh Farm in Essex will leave behind a lasting legacy for cyclists. I look forward to developing our detailed plans over the next three years.”

Pat McQuaid, President of the UCI said, “The UCI looks forward very much to working closely with Simon over the next three years to ensure we deliver spectacular, exciting cycling events of which London can be proud. As a result of Simon`s broad experience in different aspects of our sport we have full confidence in his abilities to fulfil what is required of him.”

Simon has had a lifetime involvement in cycling, competing on the international stage from 1987-1996, including being a member of the Great Britain Olympic Team in 1988 and 1992. His most recent role was with British Cycling where he worked in a variety of roles including managing elements of the successful World Class Performance Programme, leading on cycling participation programmes, major event delivery and commercial and marketing activity.

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Notes to editors:

As it heads towards its £2bn budget for staging the Olympic and Paralympic Games, LOCOG now has seven domestic Tier One Partners - adidas, BP, British Airways, BT, EDF Energy, Lloyds TSB and Nortel. There are three domestic Tier Two Supporters – Adecco, Cadbury and Deloitte. There are seven domestic Tier Three Suppliers and Providers – Airwave, Atkins, Boston Consulting Group, Crystal CG, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, McCann Worldgroup, Populous and Trident.

The Worldwide Olympic Partners signed up for 2012 are Coca-Cola, Acer, Atos Origin, GE, McDonald’s, Omega, Panasonic, Samsung and Visa.