Laura delighted to be back just six months after giving birth

LAURA Kenny will return to competitive cycling just over six months after the birth of her first child following her selection by Great Britain for the UCI Track Cycling World Championships.

The 25-year-old and her husband Jason Kenny — British cycling’s golden couple — have both been named in Britain’s squad for the event, which begins in Apeldoorn, Holland on February 28.

Laura, a four-time Olympic champion, and Jason, a six-time Olympic gold medallist, announced the arrival of their son Albert in August last year.

“So there we go... I’m excited to announce that I’m going back to where it all began. I have been selected to ride for GB at the World Championships at the end of the month!” she said.

Jason, 29, returned to competitive action last month, while Laura has been back in training for the past four months. However, such a swift return to racing for the latter is something of a surprise.

“I’m looking forward to getting back into the Great Britain skinsuit and racing at the World Championships,” said Laura, who will ride in the team pursuit.

“The last five months since Albie was born have been amazing and my life has changed a lot, but Jason and I are loving every minute of being parents.

“I returned to training about four months ago, and I’ve been really pleased by how fast my form has started to come back.”

It was in Apeldoorn that Laura Kenny won her first world title — in the team pursuit — at the 2011 World Championships.