Rio Olympics organisers cancel cycling test because velodrome is not ready

The Olympic Velodrome 

Rio Olympics organisers have cancelled the only test event for the indoor cycling at this year's Games because the velodrome will not be ready in time, a spokesman said on Thursday.

The event was due to take place on 30 April and 1 May but the velodrome will not be completed until at least 31 May

"The track cycling test event has been cancelled and will be replaced by a training opportunity June 25th through the 27th,” Mario Andrada told reporters.

"We are 120 percent confident it will be ready for the Olympics."

Andrada blamed the delays on logistical problems caused by raw materials imported from Siberia. The wood was late in arriving and Rio de Janeiro's high humidity meant the sensitive surface could not be laid as quickly as expected.

South America's first Olympic Games begin on 5 August and run until 21 August.