ABERGAVENNY’S Becky James has just been confirmed as part of a 26-strong, star-studded Great Britain cycling team for the Olympic Games in Rio this August.

Great Britain team:

Men’s track: Jason Kenny, Philip Hindes, Callum Skinner, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish, Owain Doull, Steven Burke, Ed Clancy, Ryan Owens.

Women’s track: Becky James, Katy Marchant, Laura Trott, Katie Archibald, Joanna Roswell Shand, Elinor Barker, Ciara Horne.

Men’s road: Geraint Thomas, Chris Froome, Adam Yates, Peter Kennaugh, Ian Stannard.

Women’s road: Lizzie Armitstead, Emma Pooley, Nikki Harris.

Men’s BMX: Liam Phillips, Kyle Evans.

See next week’s Chronicle for more details.