Plans for new world-class cycling facilities in London for cyclists of all ages and abilities have moved a step closer as new images released by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today show the site of the London 2012 VeloPark taking shape.

Work to prepare the VeloPark site for the start of construction began in August last year. New images released today show the footprint of the Velodrome clearly visible with a bowl created for the cycle track approximately 4m deep and 60m wide by 100m long. Some 48,000 cubic metres of material was excavated to create the bowl, enough to fill 19 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Construction work on the Velodrome will start early next year with concrete piles, up to 20 metres deep, installed in the ground to create the foundations of the Velodrome building.

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ODA Chairman John Armitt said: "These latest images show the huge progress we are making on the VeloPark site, keeping us firmly on track to start construction work on this landmark new venue for London early next year.

"Our VeloPark plans are driven by legacy and together with creating a world-class stage for elite athletes in 2012, the VeloPark will deliver facilities for a new generation of cyclists of all ages and abilities."

The VeloPark, to be based in the north of the Olympic Park, will include a 6,000 seat Velodrome to host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic indoor track cycling events as well as a BMX circuit for Olympic events. After the Games, a road cycle circuit and mountain bike course will be added to create a legacy VeloPark that will combine cycling facilities across all disciplines in one cycling 'hub'.