Tredegar homecoming for Mark Colbourne

Mark Colbourne won a gold and two silver medals in the velodrome Credit: David Davies / PA Wire

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Tredegar today to welcome Paralympic cycling champion, Mark Colbourne, back to his home town.

The paralympian won a gold medal and two silvers at this year's London games. He won his gold in the 3km pursuit – setting a Paralympics record.

Today, he'll be carried in an open top bus through the streets of his home town.

Blaenau Gwent AM Alun Davies has urged people to attend the homecoming to show their support for Mark.