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UCI president expresses concern over Rio venue preparations

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The president of cycling's world governing body remains "very, very concerned" that the velodrome under construction for the Rio Olympics will not be completed by the opening in August.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Brian Cookson said that most of the cycling venues are ready, including the BMX and mountain bike courses. But the $43 million centerpiece facility has already missed several deadlines, forcing the cancellation of a test event at the velodrome scheduled for March.

Cookson said there may not be time for a proper test prior to the start of the Olympics, "and that's very, very worrying.