The president of British Cycling, Brian Cookson OBE, was recently appointed to the International Cycling Union (UCI) Management Committee at its annual conference in Switzerland.

One of eight nominees for the position, he will now sit on the committee for the next four years.

Commenting on his appointment Cookson said: "This shows how highly regarded British Cycling is at the highest level of the sport and I look forward to developing cycling at home and abroad."

Cookson has been involved in cycling for over 40 years, first as a competitor, then as a volunteer and administrator.