Richard Abraham
Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.
Latest articles by Richard Abraham
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London's Velopark: A legacy for the loaded?
Cycling clubs in East London say they are being shut out of the Olympic VeloPark while commercial organisations prepare to use the legacy facilities in East London
By Richard Abraham Published
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Deals on wheels at the London Cycle Exchange
Online platform London Cycle Exchange designed to bring 'used approved' concept to second hand bikes
By Richard Abraham Published
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Arnaud Demare wins Tour of Qatar final stage as Niki Terpstra seals overall win
Arnaud Demare (FDJ.fr) outsprints Daniele Bennati (Tinkoff-Saxo) and Bernhard Eisel (Sky) to win on the Doha Corniche; Niki Terpstra seals overall race victory
By Richard Abraham Published
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Wyman leads British one-two at Koppenbergcross
British champion beats Nikki Harris in build up to European Championships; Sven Nys wins men's race
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Moreno Hofland takes stage two at Tour de Yorkshire for LottoNL-Jumbo's first win
Moreno Hofland (LottoNL-Jumbo) beats Matteo Pelucchi and Ramon Sinkeldam in Tour de Yorkshire stage two sprint finish in York for the Dutch team's first win of the season
By Richard Abraham Published
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Eneco Tour organisers defend use of crash barriers despite rider criticism
Rob Discart tells Cycling Weekly that crashes are caused by "riders not paying enough attention", but concedes that the barriers used in the race aren't ideal
By Richard Abraham Published
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Is this the best bike race you've never heard of?
Cobbles, gravel, wind and a piglet: why we love Brittany's very own classic, the Tro Bro Léon - which takes place this Sunday, April 17
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Prudential RideLondon: Details announced
Route unveiled for inaugural RideLondon event in August, sponsored by Prudential
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Lotto-Belisol lead the way at the Tour of Oman
Andre Greipel's Lotto-Belisol leadout lay down some early markers ahead of 2014 sprint showdowns with Mark Cavendish and Marcel Kittel
By Richard Abraham Published
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Record viewing figures for Tour of Britain
British news round-up: Record numbers for ITV4, Bicycle Film Festival, Spin Rotor merges with Primal Europe, Cycle Show crit, Rollapaluza this evening, Ride Around London
By Richard Abraham Published
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Lincoln Grand Prix: Post-race debrief
Premier Calendar 2012: Full round-up of yesterday's Lincoln Grand Prix
By Richard Abraham Published
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Ian Stannard equals best ever British finish at Paris-Roubaix
Ian Stannard takes a third place in Roubaix to join Barry Hoban and Roger Hammond as the best British finishers in the cobbled classic
By Richard Abraham Published
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Raleigh Chopper: bicycle classic
As Raleigh revives its iconic kids' bike, we take a look at the Chopper's history
By Richard Abraham Published
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Tiernan-Locke out with fractured collarbone
Endura rider Jonathan Tiernan-Locke fractures collarbone after Lincoln GP crash
By Richard Abraham Published
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UCI president Brian Cookson responds to athletics doping scandal
The UCI president Brian Cookson expresses concern over WADA report into doping in athletics and the non-compliance of anti-doping authorities
By Richard Abraham Published
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Luke Rowe keeping it real ahead of Vuelta a Espana debut
Sky second year eager to get the ball rolling on his first Grand Tour
By Richard Abraham Published
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New Herne Hill velodrome facilities get the go ahead
New pavilion could be ready next year at the historic Herne Hill velodrome after planning permission is granted
By Richard Abraham Published
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In search of Britain's best cycling roads
With bike in tow, we headed to the north-west Highlands of Scotland and found some of the best cycling roads in the country
By Richard Abraham Published
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End of an era: Roberts Cycles to cease production next month
Famous British frame builder, who has built bikes for Olympians and world champions, is to take a sabbattical from May 2015
By Richard Abraham Published
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British Cycling turns down Tour de Yorkshire bid for fourth day
Tour de Yorkshire will remain a three day event in 2016 after the national governing body rejects bid for a fourth day of racing
By Richard Abraham Published
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Swift left frustrated despite strong Sky performance at Milan-San Remo
Team Sky rider Ben Swift misses out on top ten in Milan-San Remo after team lights up the race
By Richard Abraham Published
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Jane Moore sets new Land's End to John O' Groats trike record
Nearly four days, two saddles and one Jelly Baby sandwich; Willesden CC's Jane Moore becomes first woman to set an End to End trike record
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Millar makes himself available for Olympic selection
The Times reports David Millar tells British Cycling he is 'available' for selection
By Richard Abraham Published
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Cavendish joins fans for Hog Hill ride
World Champion Mark Cavendish rides around Redbridge Cycling Centre with 100 select fans
By Richard Abraham Published