Porter, who won Commonwealth Games gold in 1966 in Jamaican capital Kingston and 4 world titles in the individual pursuit, was recently given the title to recognise his achievements in the sport.

In the ambassador role, Porter will act as a figurehead for cycling in the city, helping to promote Birmingham 2022 as well as supporting other initiatives to encourage residents to take up or continue cycling.

"Having spent a couple of hours pedalling around the cycle paths and looking at the proposed routes in the city, I’m truly surprised and delighted to see how many are in operation and what is planned for the future," Porter said.

"As a cyclist since I was a young boy, this is all music to my ears and flags up just how committed our great city is to achieving a carbon neutral atmosphere.

"The initiatives will help people to ride to work and families, particularly youngsters, cycle for pleasure in a healthy environment."

The session took place in West Park, which is set to host the cycling time trial events for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. 

Wolverhampton being the scene for cycling fits into organisers' intention to bring the Games to the whole of the West Midlands and not just Birmingham.