Archive | July, 2011

London 2012: Essex mountain bike course put to the test – BBC Sport

31. July 2011

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London 2012: Essex mountain bike course put to the test – BBC Sport

BBC Sport London 2012: Essex mountain bike course put to the test BBC Sport Essex's Olympic mountain bike course has been deemed challenging enough by riders at the test event - although changes will be made for next year. Some 5000 spectators saw more than 100 of the world's best mountain bikers get their first ... LONDON 2012: Olympic champion Absalon wins mountain bike test event title More Than The Games The Cat's Meow CTV.ca World number one mountain biker hails Hadleigh Farm as "stunningly beautiful ..

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World number one mountain biker hails Hadleigh Farm as “stunningly beautiful … – Insidethegames.biz

31. July 2011

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World number one mountain biker hails Hadleigh Farm as “stunningly beautiful … – Insidethegames.biz

Insidethegames.biz World number one mountain biker hails Hadleigh Farm as "stunningly beautiful ... Insidethegames.biz The five kilometre circuit, which is located in Essex, is situated on an open hillside, a new concept for mountain bike events which are typically held in forested areas, but that did not stop Prendel continuing her dominance in the sport over a world ...

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McVitty takes biscuit with national triumph – Northampton Chronicle & Echo

31. July 2011

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McVitty takes biscuit with national triumph – Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Northampton Chronicle & Echo McVitty takes biscuit with national triumph Northampton Chronicle & Echo Barnes, who a week earlier had won the British mountain bike title, had looked in control of the race and was the favourite to win, so the result took McVitty, who only began road racing in March last year, completely by surprise. ...

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Sportsday Live – breaking news as it happens – BBC Sport

31. July 2011

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Sportsday Live - breaking news as it happens BBC Sport 1554: CYCLING - Two-time Olympic champion Julien Absalon wins the 2012 Olympic mountain bike test event at Hadleigh Farm in Essex. The Frenchman's time of one hour, 31 minutes and 48 seconds was over a minute ahead of the nearest rival. ..

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Perfect conditions expected on London 2012 Olympics MTB course – Cyclingnews.com

30. July 2011

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Perfect conditions expected on London 2012 Olympics MTB course Cyclingnews.com Sunday sees the first formal run through of the 2012 Olympic mountain bike course take place with the official test event in Hadleigh.

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Man wanted over New Street station bike thefts – Birmingham Mail

30. July 2011

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Man wanted over New Street station bike thefts Birmingham Mail One of the bikes was a blue Kina hybrid cycle with thin tyres and front and rear disc brakes, the second was a blue Voodoo Mountain bike .

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Bishop committed to chasing US Olympic team spot – Cyclingnews.com

29. July 2011

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Bishop committed to chasing US Olympic team spot – Cyclingnews.com

BBC News Bishop committed to chasing US Olympic team spot Cyclingnews.com Bishop used to race regularly on the international cross country circuit, but in recent years, he had switched to endurance racing with a focus on mountain bike marathons and stage races. However, starting earlier this season, he shifted his training ... World number one mountain biker hails Hadleigh Farm as "stunningly beautiful ...

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More gold for British starlets at European track championships – Cycling Weekly

29. July 2011

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More gold for British starlets at European track championships – Cycling Weekly

Cycling Weekly More gold for British starlets at European track championships Cycling Weekly British Cycling has unveiled the team selected to represent Britain in the Cross Country and Relay disciplines at the 2011 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

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Bicycle bag snatcher strikes – Reading Chronicle

29. July 2011

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Bicycle bag snatcher strikes Reading Chronicle He was wearing a grey hoodie and black trousers and riding a gun metal ladies' mountain bike .

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Urban sports event returns to Harlow – Harlow Star

29. July 2011

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Urban sports event returns to Harlow Harlow Star The SX Urban Games returns to the skatepark tomorrow (Saturday, July 30) and will feature mountain bike trials and skate, scooter and BMX jams.

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