Victoria Pendleton won a gold medal in the women's keirin finals at London 2012

Victoria Pendleton has admitted that it would be easy for her to go wild now that the Olympic Games are over - but she'd rather indulge in more simple pursuits.

The cycling star, who is retiring from her sport after competing for 10 years and winning both a gold and silver medal in the London 2012 competition, is looking forward to relaxing.

‘I could go off the rails if I wanted,' says Victoria, 31.

‘But I probably won't want to. I'd really like to do a cake-decorating course, and a pattern making course with my mum.

‘Maybe I'll get round to using my jam cauldron - a family heirloom I've only used a couple of times.'

Victoria, who is engaged to former cycling team coach Scott Gardner, is also considering some showbiz pursuits.

‘I would never say never to I'm A Celebrity or Strictly Come Dancing,' the athlete tells The Sun.

‘I could give those a go. I used to pretend to be a TV presenter as I watered plants in our greenhouse when I was a child.

‘I always fancied doing something like Gladiators or Challenge Anneka. Running round in a jumpsuit, in and out of a helicopter doing challenges? Yes please!'

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