For the first time since the event started in November 2003, Revolution organisers will be putting on an elite women's event. The star female rider will be Nicole Cooke.

Welsh wonderwoman to ride Revolution6

The line-up of riders for Revolution 6 on the 4th December has been finalised.

It includes Bradley Wiggins and Nicole Cooke.

Cooke’s palmares heaves under the weight of five Junior World Titles, a Commonwealth Title, the Women’s World Cup Title and the Maglia Rosa for the Giro Donne

"Its great to have a women’s race at an event like Revolution, even if it is only one, it’s a good start," said Cooke.

"I’m really looking forward to getting in there and being competitive on the track again."

Joining Cooke will be British Olympians Emma Davies, who recently signed with the Belgian Team Vlaanderen-Interim; Rachael Heal, who rides for Farm Frites-Hartol and track-star Victoria Pendleton. The field will include ten other women from the UK scene.

Tickets are available to purchase in advance from http://www.cyclingrevolution.com or by calling 0700 594 2579. ?

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