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News – The Future for Bec CC Hill Climbs

Closing the road for the classic BEC CC hill climb just got a whole lot more complicated for organiser Gary Beckett (more…)

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News – Dig In Around the Dock

Within only one minute of the Dig In Around the Dock Cyclocross race going live on the internet, it sold out of all it’s 100 places (more…)

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News – Courses for Rio Olympics Unveiled

Rio 2016 Olympic Road Race and Time Trial Courses confirmed with iconic backdrops including Copacabana, Ipanema and Vista Chinesa (more…)

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News – Voigt Stays with Trek

Jens Voigt to stay onboard with Trek Factory Racing as a consultant (more…)

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Startlist – National Trophy Bradford

World Cup hero Ian Field of Hargroves Cycles – Ridley leads the entry for the Bradford round (5) of the National Trophy on Sunday (Sunday, Dec 14) (more…)

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News – Grand Départ of 2016 Tour de France

Details for the Grand Départ of the 2016 Tour de France were announced today by Tour de France Director, Christian Prudhomme (more…)

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Sportive News – Hell of the Ashdown

From a Catford Cycling Club Reliability ride first run in 1938, the Hell of the Ashdown sportive attracts large numbers ready for a challenge (more…)

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Photo Feature – World Cup Course

VeloUK pays a visit to the World Cup course in Milton Keynes to see what is install for the riders this weekend … (more…)

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News – South Australia Women’s Tour

The Santos Women’s Tour will be held from January 17 to 20, as part of Cycling Australia’s Subaru National Road Series (more…)

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World Cup – Rider Lists

List of men and women racing the World Cup Cyclo-Cross in Campbell Park (Milton Keynes) on Saturday (more…)

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News – Pro Teams Unite to form Velon

Pro Cycling Teams Unite to Create a More Exciting, Stable and Credible Sport with a business called Velon (more…)

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Gent 6 – Cavendish Second

Mark Cavendish and Iljo Keisse second in the Gent Six Day after a challenging week of clawing their way into the top overall spot and defending their leadership. (more…)

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News – Velo29-Altura 2015 Sportive Series

Velo29-Altura 2015 Sportive Series – Open For Entries with new routes, a brand new event ““The Buttertubs” and a new series jersey! (more…)

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News – Dean Downing Signs for Continental

One the countries best known racing cyclists, Dean Downing, signs as Continental brand ambassador (more…)

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News – Tomos Owens on the Apprentice Programme

Shropshire teenage cyclist Tomos Owens, who hopes one day to ride in the Olympics, has taken the first steps towards achieving his dream (more…)

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News – Pearl Izumi Factory Outlet

Paralympic sporting superstar Dame Sarah Storey is to Open the Pearl Izumi Factory Outlet Store at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth (more…)

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Startlist – Round 3 National Trophy

Battles recommence in the National Trophy Cyclo-Cross Series at Durham on Sunday – startlist & more (more…)

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News – Success for Out of Saddle Dinner

Dean and Russell Downing’s Out of the Saddle cycling club pushes pedal past £11,000 for cancer charity (more…)

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News – iceBike heads for Dons Stadium

Madison and Sportline announce that their trade show iceBike* 2015 will be held at the MK Dons Stadium (Milton Keynes) from 24th – 26th February, 2015 (more…)

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News – Madison to Distribute Compressport®

Madison to distribute Compressport® compression garments for athletes from January 2015 (more…)

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News – Ripley Castle Cyclo-Cross Returns!

New Year’s Day sees the second running of the Ripley Castle Cyclo Cross just north of Harrogate, promoted by a team from Harrogate Nova CC (more…)

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News – GB to use Lazer Helmets

Madison announces that Lazer will be the official helmet supplier to the Great Britain Cycling Team, with the Z1 road helmet and Wasp Air Time Trial helmet (more…)

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Hour Record – Matthias Brändle set to challenge

Double Tour of Britain stage winner Matthias Brändle will attempt to break the Hour Record on October 30th in Aigle, Switzerland (more…)

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2015 Tour de France – Cavendish Happy with Route

After losing the chance of a lifetime in Yorkshire, Mark Cavendish say’s he’s happy with the 2015 route for the Tour de France (more…)

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This weekend – Misterton Madness Cyclo-Cross

Two days of Misterton Madness with racing at this historic venue for young riders on Saturday and then the West Midlands Cyclo-Cross League on Sunday (more…)

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News – GB Team for Mexico World Cup

Great Britain sending strong team to represent Great Britain at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, 8-9 November (more…)

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News – 2014 Welsh Cycling Awards

World Champion Manon Carpenter and Commonwealth Champion Geraint Thomas MBE were honoured at the 2014 Welsh Cycling Awards in Cardiff on Saturday (more…)

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Startsheet – RTTC Hill Climb National Championship

180 riders on the startsheet for the 2014 RTTC Hill Climb National Championship on October 26th at Stocksbridge for the climb of Pea Royd Lane (more…)

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This Sunday – Bec CC 59th Hill Climb

David Millar heads up 150 riders entered for the annual 59th Bec CC Hill Climb in Kent (more…)

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News – Dowsett to Race Revolution

Tour of Britain yellow jersey Alex Dowsett confirmed to race Revolution Series Round 1 in London (more…)

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News – Heiko Salzwedel Returns to GB

Changes to be made to coaching structure of the track programmes in GB’s build-up to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games (more…)

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News – Raleigh a Superbrand says Survery

Superbrand award dedicated to Raleigh owners and employees across the world (more…)

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News – Welsh Wild West Sportive

Continental bike tyre distributors Cambrian Tyres in Wales to host another Welsh Wild West sportive (more…)

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News – GB Team for Euros

GB announces team to represent Great Britain at the European Track Championships, 16 – 19 October in Guadeloupe (more…)

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News – BMX riders dominate Parkour Ride

BMX Supercross champion Liam Phillips rounded off his season by becoming the inaugural Parkour Ride champion in London this weekend. (more…)

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News: Dan Martin wins Lombardy

Dan Martin added another Monument to his Palmeres with a win in the Italian Monument, the Tour of Lombardy (more…)

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News – Povall Joins NFTO Pro Cycling

Top British team in 2014, NFTO Pro Cycling has hired the experienced Dave Povall for 2015 (more…)

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Preview – Paris-Tours Classic

Giant Shimano rider John Degenkolb the main favourite says ASO in the Paris – Tours French classic on October 12 (more…)

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News – CC Sudbury Open Hill Climb Oct 19

The CC Sudbury Open Hill Climb is taking place three weeks earlier this year on October 19 2014 on Watson’s Hill (more…)

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Preview – Ridley/Lazer Scottish Cyclo-Cross Series

Picturesque Callendar House plays host to round one of the Ridley Scottish Cyclo-Cross series on Sunday 5th October (more…)

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News – World Cup Coming to Milton Keynes

The 29th November 2014 will make history as the first ever World Cup Cyclocross race held outside of mainland Europe in Milton Keynes (more…)

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News – Cav to ride Tour Ride Sportive

Mark Cavendish will be back on British roads this October as he takes part in the Friends Life Tour Ride 100, his official sportive (more…)

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News – Dean Downing Joins Trainsharp

Retired professional cyclist in 2014, Dean Downing joins successful coaching business, Trainsharp (more…)

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News – Track Championships

Scots head to Manchester for the 2014 British Track Championships (more…)

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News – CC Sudbury Open Hill Climb

The CC Sudbury Open Hill Climb taking place on the 19th October 2014 on Watson’s Hill at Semer (Suffolk) (more…)

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News – Bottrill wins VTTA 25

The season came to a close for Matt Bottrill with yet another victory in the VTTA 25 mile time trial as he goes fastest with a ’48’ dead (more…)

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News – Jens Visits New Forest

Hour Record Holder Jens “Shut Up Legs” Voigt vists the New Forest for Charity ride (more…)

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Team News – Ben Swift Re-Signs for Sky

South Yorkshire’s Ben Swift has signed a new two-year contract with Team Sky, keeping him with the team until the end of 2016. (more…)

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Jens Voigt sets new Hour Record

Jens Voigt has put the Hour Record back into the headlines at Grenchen, Switzerland in front of over 1600 fans setting a new record distance of 51.110 kms (more…)

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News – Accolade for Endura

Scottish bike clothing and accessories brand Endura are delighted to have been selected as one of two award winners in HSBC Competition (more…)

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News – Cyclocross World Cup Sponsors

Ridley and Lazer to join Shimano as sponsors of the inaugural British round of the Cyclocross World Cup in Milton Keynes  (more…)

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News – Nocturne Cyclo-Cross Swindon

Cyclo-cross under flood lights set to kick off on September 25 in Swindon with a weeks holiday with  www.cyclingholidayspain.com at stake (more…)

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News – Shutt Womens Team Series

Epic Cycles deservedly won the season long Women’s Team Race Series clinching the famous title with the final race in Coalville (more…)

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News – Hushovd Ends Pro Career Saturday

Former world road champion Thor Hushovd will close his professional cycling career Saturday in Belgium at the Primus Classic Impanis-Van Petegem (more…)

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News – Newbury RC Hill Climb

Newbury Road Club are promoting an open hill climb on the well known Walbury Hill on Sept 28 (more…)

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News – Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb

The world’s oldest motor sport venue for 109 years, Shelsley Walsh is to have a first on Sunday October 5th with a Hill Climb (more…)

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News – Raleigh on Show

At this year’s NEC Cycle Show you can get up close and personal with Raleigh road, electric, city and kids bikes! (more…)

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News – Chris Storer Memorial Hill Climb

Hill Climb in memory of Chris Storer who was a member of the South Pennine Road Club being held on October 12 (more…)

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News – GS Metro 2 Stage Hill Climb

Sunday 21st September sees the weight weenies begin the short British oddity that is the Hill Climb season in the North East (more…)

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News – Another Big Win for Bottrill

Matt Bottrill capped the 2014 time trial season off with National Circuit Championship win on his home roads (more…)

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News – Millar’s Last Climb to Retirement

Legendary British cyclist David Millar chooses the BEC CC Hill Climb classic to be his last race (more…)

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Preview – Jef Schils Memorial Race

A full field of 100 riders is pre-entered for the National B Jef Schils Memorial Race organised by VeloSchils Interbike RT (more…)

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News – UCI World Masters Championships

The UCI World Masters/Amateur Championships concluded on Sunday with the granfondo style road race (more…)

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Tour of Britain News – RCJ Team

Former King of the Mountains and British RR Champion Kristian House heads the Rapha Condor JLT line up for the 2014 Tour of Britain (more…)

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News – UCI Masters Worlds

Brits racing the 2014 UCI World Championships for Masters and Amateurs in  the Ljubljana area of Slovenia (more…)

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News – Tour of Britain Live

The opening Liverpool stage of the Friends Life Tour of Britain will be televised live on ITV for the first time this September. (more…)

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News – Giordana Pro Cycling for Tour

Giordana Pro Cycling announce their team for the Tour of Britain led by former Irish RAS winner Marcin Bialoblocki (more…)

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Tour of Britain – IAM Cycling Return

Multiple French Champion and treble Tour de France stage winner Sylvain Chavanel will make his debut in the Tour of Britain racing for IAM Cycling (more…)

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Boardman ambassador for Friends Life Tour of Britain

Chris Boardman, yellow jersey in the Tour de France, has been named as the ambassador for the Friends Life Tour of Britain (more…)

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News – Mildenhall Cycling Rally

Mildenhall is gearing up for the visit of thousands of cyclists this weekend when the Mildenhall Cycling Rally takes place (more…)

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News – Trott & Vos at Revolution Series

Olympic Champions Laura Trott and World legend Marianne Vos to go head to head at the Lee Valley VeloPark (London) at Revolution Series (more…)

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News – Another course record for Bottrill

Matt Bottrill smashes another course record in Zenith CC 10 mile time trial with a 18.33 (more…)

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Feature – One Month to Tour of Britain

A look at the 2014 Tour of Britain with the help of route master Andy Hawes from Sweetspot (more…)

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News – Hill Climb Series

First of its type in the UK, a Hill Climb Series in the West of the country starts on September 13 with a 3 stage event (more…)

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News – Cyclo-Cross Racing at Mallory Park

August 29 (Friday) sees cyclo-cross racing at Mallory Park with races for youth, women, seniors, veterans and juniors (more…)

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News – RL360 Isle of Man’s Rider of the Month

Owen Dudley Wins RL360 Isle of Man’s Rider of the Month Award for June (more…)

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News – Eagle RC Time Trial

The Eagle Road Club based in Ugley (near Bishop Stortford) hosts a time trial on the morning of Sunday 14th September (more…)

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News – Tricyclist Jane Moore Sets Record

Tricyclist Jane Moore (Willesden CC) has established a new Road Records Association Land’s End to John ‘O Groats record of three days 16 hours and 21 seconds. (more…)

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News – Tour of Britain Teams

Twenty world-class teams to take on the 2014 Friends Life Tour of Britain stage race this September (more…)

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VIDEO – Adam Blythe Interview

Sportsbeat speaks to NFTO Pro Cycling’s Adam Blythe about his biggest victory to date as well as his DS the legendary Sean Yates and his friend & rival, Ben Swift (more…)

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News – Couple Get Married at RideLondon

Gary Watson and Lisa Russell get married whilst at the RideLondon200 on Sunday (more…)

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News – Sagan joins Tinkoff-Saxo

Tinkoff-Saxo announces that Tour de France Green Jersey winner Peter Sagan will join the team in 2015 after signing a 3-year contract (more…)

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News – Armitstead & Vos in London on Saturday

The greatest ever field for a women’s criterium staged in the UK will assemble in central London on Saturday afternoon (more…)

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This Sunday – TLI Time Trial Championships

Legend Glenn Longland is organising the TLI Time Trial Championships this Sunday in Wiltshire (more…)

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News – NWCCA Registrations

League registrations are now open for the North West Cyclo-Cross Association events starting in September (more…)

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News – StreetVelodrome Series Super Final

Broadgate, City of London, is getting ready to host the televised SportPursuit StreetVelodrome Series Super Final on Thursday 7th August. (more…)

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News – New Series at Darley Moor

Beginning Sat 16th August, then August 30th and Sept 6th are three LVRC events at Darley Moor in Derbyshire (more…)

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Wednesday – Crit in Chepstow

Criterium racing heads for Chepstow (Monmouthshire) on Wednesday evening – here’s a start list (more…)

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Startlist – Junior & Women’s 25 Champs

Sarah Storey leads the line up for the Women & Junior Mens 25 Championship on August 2nd near Manchester (more…)

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News – Jens Voigt returning to the New Forest

Following the success of last year’s New Forest ride that raised £10,000 for charity, Jens Voigt couldn’t wait to come and do it again! (more…)

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News – Another record for Bottrill

Matt Bottrill breaks his own course record in the Nev Crane Memorial 25m time trial (more…)

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News – Roger Martin Memorial Cup

Roger Martin Memorial Cup to go to the winner of the E/1/2/3 race at Mallory Park on Saturday 26th July (more…)

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Startlists – East Yorkshire Classic

This Friday is a classic crit, venue for the British champs in the past and a course with plenty of character – ie, cobbles! East Yorkshire Classic (more…)

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News – Hollywood producer joins David Millar Project

Hollywood producer ( Live Another Day, Mad Max etc) Iain Smith to join film project helmed by Finlay Pretsell featuring cyclist David Millar (more…)

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Startlist – Vericool Circuit of the Fens

Top teams all entered for the Vericool Circuit of the Fens on July 27 including latest winner in the National Series, Russell Downing (more…)

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News – Friends Life title sponsor of Tour of Britain

Following the great success of the inaugural Women’s Tour in May sponsored by the same company, Friends Life now becomes the title sponsor of the Tour of Britain (more…)

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News – 2015 Santos Tour Down Under Route

The 17th edition of the Santos Tour Down Under will return next January with new race routes (more…)

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News – Course record for Bottrill

Matthew Bottrill (www.drag2zero.com) rides to second fastest 30 mile time trial ever and a new course record in Mercia CC event (more…)

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Startlist – Circuit Race Championships

Women’s Tour Series winner Eileen Roe  & defending Men’s champion Russell Downing head up the races for the British Circuit Race Championships on Wednesday (more…)

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Tour – Duchess of Cambridge to present first yellow jersey

198 riders will be in the hunt for the yellow jersey on Saturday that will be presented to the winner in Harrogate by the Duchess of Cambridge.  (more…)

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Tour News – Contador Calm Ahead of Tour

Tour favourite Alberto Contador “My condition reminds me of the feelings I had at the start of the 2009 Tour de France” (more…)

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Cavendish – “I’d like to win as much as possible”

There are GC teams and then there are teams like Omega Pharma Quickstep who have built their team around British rider Mark Cavendish and his aim, “to win as much as possible” (more…)

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News – on bike cameras in le Tour

TV viewers will feel like being in the middle of the peloton of the Tour de France with revamped graphics, improved air relay and on-board cameras on bicycles this year (more…)

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Tour de France – Young Riders Join in

Talented British young riders get a taste of life on the road at the Tour de France with “Tour de France Cadets-Juniors (more…)

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News – Riders complete Ventoux challenge

A team of charitable cyclists have pedaled their way to £30,000 in aid of The Walton Centre’s Home from Home Appeal by riding one of the world’s most gruelling routes. (more…)

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Photos – Tour de France Parties in Leeds

It was party time Yorkshire style for the Tour de France in Leeds on Thursday night with the biggest stars of cycling on and off the stage in attendance (more…)

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News – Love of cycling on S4C

Seiclo – Le Tour de France brings viewers the best of the action from the Tour de France (S4C) (more…)

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News – The Ripon Tour Sportive July 13

Velo29 have put together a new event for to celebrate the coming of the TDF to Yorkshire, the Ripon Tour Sportive. (more…)

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News – Change of sponsors at Netapp-Endura

The two name sponsors of Team NetApp – Endura, NetApp and the Scottish cycling clothing brand Endura, will not extend their contracts (more…)

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Preview – Awesome line up for Otley

Take a look at the start sheets for all the races to see what an awesome line up the organisers at Otley have for the big night on Wednesday (more…)

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Statto’s 2014 Tour de France

For those who like their stats, here’s a load from ASO about the 2014 Tour De France (more…)

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News – Becky James Withdraws From Games

Former Double world champion Becky James has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to injury (more…)

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News – Velodrome at York

New outdoor velodrome at the University of York will ensure that the legacy of the Tour de France lives on in Yorkshire and Humberside (more…)

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News – British Legends of the Tour

Grand start for the Grand Depart at British cycling legends day at Leeds Metropolitan University (more…)

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News – Play Celebrating Beryl Burton

New play celebrating the life of British cycling great Beryl Burton at West Yorkshire Playhouse (more…)

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News – Live TV for Road Champs

The organiser of the British 2014 Road Championships, Bill Owen has secured live TV coverage for the event (more…)

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News – Russell Downing at fault for crash?

With his season ruined by a crash at the Lincoln GP after hitting a stationary motorbike, salt is rubbed into the wound by British Cycling telling him ‘it was his fault’ (more…)

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News – Record amounts raised for various charities

Fred Whitton challenge presentation evening took place on Thursday 19th of June -  staggering £200,000 raised (more…)

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News – New brand identity for Raleigh

New Raleigh logo refresh symbolises premium approach for UK’s most recognised cycle company (more…)

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