Brands Hatch has been selected as the venue for the cycling road races at the London 2012 Paralympics, meaning that all of the venues for the event have now been named.
225 of the world's top Paralympic riders will compete across 32 different road race events, with the Formula One circuit closing to motor racing between September 8-15.
"I'm extremely excited to potentially be competing at Brands Hatch," Paralympic champion Rachel Morris. "Winning another gold medal but on home soil this time would just be fantastic.
"The course looks great and it will be a real test for athletes, promising a great show for spectators. I can't wait to give it my best shot in under 500 days time."
As one of Britain's most successful Paralympic events, cycling helped the nation to 20 medals in Beijing - 17 of which were gold. As with previous Paralympics, the cycling schedule will cover cycles, tricycles, bicycles and tandems, with competitors taking place in time-trial, road race and team relay events.
Brands Hatch - situated in Kent - was initially established as a grass track cycle venue back in 1928, but became a motor racing circuit and hosted the British round of the Formula One championship until 1986.
"This will help us extend the Games outside London and will give spectators and athletes the chance to discover yet another stunning part of our country," Lord Coe, the London 2012 chairman revealed.
Lord Coe's positive stance was echoed by world cycling chief Pat McQuaid, who added: "The combination of the motor racing circuit and local roads combine to provide a circuit that challenges the athletes and one that will undoubtedly create some spectacular races and worthy winners next summer."
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