The event, which takes place between June 24 and 27 next year, will join a field that also includes former professional cyclist Magnus Backstedt, the Swede who won the Paris-Roubaix in 2004 and the 19th stage of the 1998 Tour de France.

Romero said: "I'm constantly looking for new and exciting challenges and that's why I've decided to ride the London-Paris 2010.

"It's a professional endurance event and I know it's going to test me physically and mentally.

"I'm really looking forward to the experience of riding in a fast-paced ride alongside some of the country's most serious cyclists."

Earlier this year Romero was forced to abandon a joint attempt with former double Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell to break the record for cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats because of an injury.

But that has not dulled her enthusiasm for this latest challenge.

Romero said: "It's obviously a longer distance than I'm used to but that's what appeals to me.

"London-Paris 2010 will be one of my key targets for next year and I'm really looking forward to the challenge."

Backstedt said: "London-Paris was one of few events I heard a lot about when I was a professional rider out in Europe and I have always said I would love to ride it one day.

"Knowing people who've ridden L2P and having heard so many great things about it, I couldn’t resist riding when the opportunity came up for 2010.

"It gives me a goal to work towards and the training will keep me fit now I’ve ended my professional career.

"The event just seems to have everything, from the organisation to the sheer amount of fun everyone seems to have riding this event. I can’t wait for next June."


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