I've had a blast but time's right to stop

DAME Laura Kenny, Britain's most successful female Olympic athlete, has announced her cycling retirement.

The 31-year-old, who has won five Olympic gold medals in her decorated career, had been expected to compete at the Paris Games this summer, but says now if the right time to stop.

"I always knew deep down I would know when was the right time," said Kenny. "I have had an absolute blast but now is the time for me to hang that bike up."

Kenny and her husband, Sir Jason Kenny Britain's most decorated Olympian - last year welcomed a second son to their family and she said spending time at home was proving more and more alluring to her.

"It's been in my head a little while, the sacrifices of leaving the children and your family at home is really quite big and it really is a big decision to make," she added.