British Cycling celebrates 50th anniversary with 'hall of fame'

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To celebrate 50 years as the National Governing body for cycling in Britain, British Cycling (BC), which was formed in 1959 as the British Cycling Federation, is to create a Hall of Fame and induct 50 individuals in honour of the contributions they have made over the past five decades.

They will come from across the whole spectrum of the sport, and include athletes, volunteers, event organisers, officials, coaches, and key individuals.

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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.