'Stolen' - how one of of Boris's London Barclays Hire Bikes ended up in Newcastle!

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Expense is no object to Tarek Nsier who faces at least £250 in bike hire charges* for riding one of Boris's Barclays London Hire Bikes the 450 miles from Newcastle back to the capital!

However, this is a charity ride aiming to raise £20,000 for the Breast Cancer Campaign and Nsier is hoping Boris will be generous and waive charges. As it stands, he's racking up quite a bill, and if the bike is not returned after 24 hours, he's likely for a £300 charge on top!

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Keith Bingham joined the Cycling Weekly team in the summer of 1971, and retired in 2011. During his time, he covered numerous Tours de France, Milk Races and everything in-between. He was well known for his long-running 'Bikewatch' column, and played a pivotal role in fighting for the future of once at-threat cycling venues such as Hog Hill and Herne Hill Velodrome.