Following Team GB’s success in cycling at the London 2012 Olympic Games, local Carshalton & Wallington MP Tom Brake will be put through his paces by aspiring young cyclists at the Herne Hill Velodrome as part of his Olympic Challenge in aid of Bliss, the babycare charity.

Tom on his bike recently during the Blenheim Palace triathlon

Olympic Gold medallist and Tour de France hero, Bradley (the Sideburns) Wiggins, trained at the Herne Hill Velodrome as a youngster and campaigners are hoping to secure its future so that the next generation can build on our Olympic success.

Tom Brake said “I am really looking forward to racing against local cyclists who are hoping to be Olympians of the future – I just hope they go easy on me.’

The sporty MP has been taking part in ten Olympic sports to raise money for Bliss, the babycare charity. To find out more and donate visit http://www.justgiving.com/tombrakegoldchallenge/

For anyone interested in taking up cycling, Sutton Cycling offer a range of activities for cyclists of all ages. Visit www.suttoncycling.co.uk for more information.