Rowe announces intentions to ride for Team Wales at Commonwealths

Rowe, who won team pursuit gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games, represented England at Glasgow 2014 but after marrying Welsh cyclist Matt Rowe in October, has committed her future to Wales.

Rowe - nee King - is a triple world champion on the track but has concentrated on the road since 2014, missing out on selection for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

In 2018, Rowe will ride for the Woawdeals Pro Cycling team, formerly known as WM3 Pro Cycling, and could double up on the track and road on Australia's Gold Coast.

"My connections with Wales and Welsh Cycling go back to 2009 when I started to be coached by Courtney Rowe - the father of my husband Matt," said the 27-year-old.

"I have therefore had a strong affinity and love for the country where I now live and called home for the whole of my professional cycling career.

"Wales is a country that has produced so many incredible cyclists and if selected I hope I can continue to do the country proud."

Stephen Park, British Cycling performance director, added: "We fully support Dani's decision to become eligible to represent Team Wales.

"The Commonwealth Games represent an excellent opportunity for Great Britain Cycling Team riders to race in a multi-sport environment and we hope to see as many of our programme riders as possible selected by their respective home nations in order to take advantage of this opportunity."

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