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Moseley takes British crown – Worcester News
Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Moseley takes British crown Worcester News MOUNTAIN biking star Tracy Moseley was crowned British women's national downhill champion in Llangollen, north Wales. The reigning world champion rider, from Storridge near Malvern, won the event in a time of two minutes 37.66 seconds. ..
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Skate park on a roll – Mansfield Chad
Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Skate park on a roll Mansfield Chad Youth workers will also provide workshops that will teach teenagers about safe BMX biking and bike maintenance. SNaP Youth Work project manager Mandy Mangold said: “The skate park will be ideal for young people to practise their skills and have fun. …
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How to become a cycling ‘ambassador’ – The Guardian (blog)
Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by admin.
How to become a cycling 'ambassador' The Guardian (blog) But after significant investment in cycling infrastructure, biking needs better PR: “It's really important to set a positive tone, and pay forward,” says Samponaro.
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The stars come out to take cycling sky high – Uxbridge Gazette
Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by admin.
The stars come out to take cycling sky high Uxbridge Gazette Hillingdon is one of 13 London boroughs to be given extra funding towards cycle facilities as a recognised ' biking borough'. The council is consulting its Street Champions about the best places for cycle stands and additional benches on roads and in … Mayor of London's Sky Ride Gives Freedom of the City to Thousands of ..
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Wymondham man given top job at Olympic and Commonwealth Games – Melton Today
Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Melton Today Wymondham man given top job at Olympic and Commonwealth Games Melton Today Before 1990 mountain biking didn't even have its own world championships so to be chief commissaire for it's first-ever Olympics was a real honour. “A lot of people in my role only ever do one Olympic Games in their career and I am sure I will get a …
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Edinburgh festival: 10 of the best relaxing escapes between shows – The Guardian
Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by admin.
The Guardian Edinburgh festival: 10 of the best relaxing escapes between shows The Guardian If you're in the mood for mountain biking don't stop there; the Pentland Hills are just around the corner and the rugged landscape is the closest you'll get to the Highlands without leaving the Edinburgh area. To experience a thrilling ride hundreds of …
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Jake Poole visiting Sainsbury’s this week – Sleaford Today
Posted on 03. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Sleaford Today Jake Poole visiting Sainsbury's this week Sleaford Today Jake, age 14 from Sleaford, has set his sights on clinching gold in the UK School Games this September after receiving a master class from Great Britain's world silver medallist Annie Last. Mountain biking is making its debut at the UK School Games …
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Bikers stage annual Mid Antrim 150 service – Ballymena Times
Posted on 03. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Ballymena Times Bikers stage annual Mid Antrim 150 service Ballymena Times The service was then conducted by Rev Dr Robert Coulter MBE, the chaplain to the Mid-Antrim Motor Cycle Club and a keen biking enthusiast for many years. The warm weather outside was reflected by the hearty singing inside where among the hymns sung by …
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Historic Olympics velodrome rescued from dereliction in south London – The Guardian
Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by admin.
The Guardian Historic Olympics velodrome rescued from dereliction in south London The Guardian The plans will see the site, nestling between streets of suburban houses, keep both the track and an offroad circuit, used for mountain biking and cyclocross, with a rebuilt pavilion for changing facilities, a gym and a cafe. Even in its rundown state, … and more
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Olympic mountain biking in Hadleigh hailed as ‘wheel success’ – Essex Enquirer
Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by admin.
BBC News Olympic mountain biking in Hadleigh hailed as 'wheel success' Essex Enquirer Anthony Smith, 49, who travelled down from Stonemarket in Suffolk with his 17-year-old son Oliver and 12-year-old daughter Emma to enjoy the mountain biking said: “The event seems to have been very well organised and the park and ride has been a real … Canadian Olympic mountain biking medal prospect Catharine Pendrel dominates …
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