Cycling
Robinson rides to first 25-mile win of the season
The second 25-mile time trial was held on the Cockermouth to Keswick course and with a field of 28 riders the competition was intense, although a cool wind affected the times.
Last updated 9 June 2011
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West Cumbrian riders meet the 13th Fred Whitton Challenge
Cyclists from north and West Cumbria stormed the high Lake District passes on Sunday during the annual 13th Fred Whitton Challenge.
Last updated 12 May 2011
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West Cumbrian downhill biker wins race to find funding
A Workington mountain bike champion has secured vital funding to keep him pedalling during 2011.
Last updated 17 March 2011
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The only way is up for riders
WHhinlatter hill climb, which originated from Derwent Valley RC days many years ago, was revived as a full open event by Team Swift/Velo Club Cumbria and with representatives from Derwent Valley CC on Sunday.
Last updated 30 September 2010
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Cumbria cycling club to host last event of the season
VELO Club Cumbria, in conjunction with Team Swift, will stage the last of this season’s Open cycling events on Sunday, supported by Derwent Valley CC.
Last updated 24 September 2010
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Young cyclists lower the bar on their riding skills at Rowrah
LAKELAND Sprinters concentrated on bike handling and group riding skills at their latest session at the Rowrah Circuit.
Last updated 13 August 2010
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Son of Workington Town legend rides to success in cycle trials
TWENTY-five miles is the classic distance for time trials with the hour mark the target for elite riders.
Last updated 12 August 2010
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Teamwork for junior cyclists in Lakeland
THE Lakeland Sprinters’ cycling session last week focused on team and individual racing skills.
Last updated 5 August 2010
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Powe powers to convincing 10-mile victory in Braithwaite race
FORTY-TWO riders gathered at Braithwaite to take part in the Cyclewise (Whinlatter) time trial league run by VC Cumbria, setting off at one-minute intervals.
Last updated 5 August 2010
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Northern win for Workington downhill racer Liam Little
WORKINGTON’S Liam Little powered to victory at round three of the Northern Downhill Mountain Biking Series.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Harrington cyclist Stuart Jenkinson reaches world downhill championship
HARRINGTON man Stuart Jenkinson has had a dream start to his 2010 season in downhill mountain bike racing.
Last updated 1 April 2010
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Mass-rider cycling races come to roads near Cockermouth
A TOUCH of Tour de France-style cycling comes to West Cumbria on Sunday as Cockermouth is the base for a round in the Maxgear Road Race league.
Last updated 18 March 2010
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Wet track at Rowrah tests riders’ bike handling skills
AFTER the total washout the week before 13 hardy Lakeland Sprinters riders took advantage of better weather – little drizzle – to race at Rowrah Karting Stadium.
Last updated 4 September 2009
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Adam defies gravity on Higham Hall climb
HILL climb events are usually the domain of the strong climbers who like flying up mountains and are built like mountain goats - lesser mortals shy away from the pain of pushing yourself uphill and defying gravity.
Last updated 27 August 2009
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Bikers ride to PBs at Rowrah
IN SPITE of holidays, cold winds and the dark clouds that threatened heavy rain, 35 riders took to the track at Rowrah for the latest in the Lakeland Sprinters’ series of coaching and racing evenings.
Last updated 20 August 2009
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Riders battle rain, wind and 25 miles hard slog in West Cumbria
RIDERS had to contend with rain and wind instead of the forecasted good weather for the last open event time trial of the 2009 cycling season.
Last updated 20 August 2009
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Bikers battle the wind, cold and rain at Rowrah
TWENTY-six hardy riders faced bitterly cold winds at Rowrah Karting Stadium as the Lakeland Sprinters met for another evening of coaching and racing.
Last updated 31 July 2009
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Brigham cyclist Rob eighth veteran in big Yorkshire 100-miler
RACING in the national 100-mile time trial championships at Thirsk in Yorkshire, Brigham rider Rob Hargreaves finished a creditable 24th overall and eighth vet out of a field of 150 riders.
Last updated 31 July 2009
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Hargreaves in top gear after break from illness
IN THE first of the Tuesday evening 25-mile time trials from Cockermouth to Keswick and back, Rob Hargreaves, Team Swift, VCC, made a return to racing after three weeks’ illness in fine style.
Last updated 16 July 2009
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