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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Ian Stannard aims to capitalise on Tour of Qatar time trial
Team Sky's Ian Stannard looks to move up the Tour of Qatar standings at the stage three road bike time trial
By Richard Abraham Published
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Fedrigo wins Tour stage 15 on day off for peloton
Tour de France 2012: FDJ rider had the nose for a stage win as the sprinters teams refuse to chase breakaway
By Richard Abraham Published
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Dave Brailsford defends Team Sky over Jonathan Tiernan-Locke
Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford defends his team's handling of Jonathan Tiernan-Locke after rider handed two year suspension by UCI
By Richard Abraham Published
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BBC to broadcast Beryl Burton radio drama
British news round-up: Beryl Burton biopic, Tour of the Reservoir, RIP Ron Stretton, Vulpine Cycling Fete and East Sutherland Wheelers
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New Herne Hill velodrome facilities unveiled
British news round-up: South London velodrome facilities, Circuit of the Fens, Happy 60th Birthday to two clubs, get your 3Peaks entries in!
By Richard Abraham Published
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Great Britain team for Tiernan-Locke at Worlds
Road World Championships 2012: Endura rider one to watch as British team enjoys pressure-free road race
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Cracknell and Walters have another record in their sights
Due go for End-to-End record on a tandem
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Bradley Wiggins aiming for fastest ever 10-mile time trial
Time trial world champion Sir Bradley Wiggins has his sights set on the 10 mile competition record as he builds up to the Hour
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This year's Tour de France route might be too hilly, says race organiser
The Tour de France's race director Thierry Gouvenou says organisers may consider less mountainous routes following this year’s race
By Richard Abraham Published
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Slush puppies and women's tights: how Tour de France riders keep cool
Low budget and hi-tec; riders at the Tour de France turn to some innovative solutions to keep cool in the heatwave at the Grand Depart of the 2015 Tour de France.
By Richard Abraham Published
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Ian Bibby reunited with stolen bike
Madison-Genesis rider reclaims limited issue bike after police raid
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Louise Mahé wins Tour de Yorkshire women's race
Ikon-Mazda's Louise Mahé pips national crit champion Eileen Roe (Wiggle-Honda) and Katie Curtis (Pearl-Izumi)
By Richard Abraham Published
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Andy Schleck out of the Tour
Updated: Schleck tells press conference he suffered broken pelvis in Dauphine crash
By Richard Abraham Published
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Andy Fenn in Omega Pharma-Quickstep 'A-team' at the Tour of Qatar
Andy Fenn playing his part in the Omega Pharma-Quickstep powerhouse at the Tour of Qatar
By Richard Abraham Published
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CTC launches women's cycling team
Cyclists' Touring Club aiming to promote women's cycling
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New lead coach for GB paracycling team
British news round up: Jon Norfolk takes over coaching at paracycling, RIP Ken Joy, cycle superhighway for Leeds and Bradford, RIP John Arnold
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Drawing pins thrown on road during Willesden CC road race
Widespread punctures after drawing pins appear to have been deliberately thrown on A40 in Tetsworth during Dulcie Walker Cup road race
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Harris looks to top step at European 'cross champs
British duo of Wyman and Harris optimistic for this Saturday's race in Ipswich
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Government calls for 2014 Yorkshire Tour de France changes
Updated: "More joined up approach" needed after £10m awarded to the 2014 Tour Grand Départ
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Rapha stars confirmed for Cycle Show
Still time to get discounted tickets for Cycle Show in Birmingham
By Richard Abraham Published
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Sir Bradley Wiggins's 10 mile time trial bike
This is the bike that Olympic, world and national time trial champion Sir Bradley Wiggins piloted to victory at the City RC 10-mile time trial on May 16. Photos by Andy Jones
By Richard Abraham Published
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Team Raleigh and Node4 make Midlands their home
Whilst you wouldn't expect Antipodeans shacking up in the Midlands, we find 10, including a Canadian in the shape of Node4 and Team Raleigh
By Richard Abraham Published
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Women's Newport Nocturne under threat
Organisers call for more women's entries to secure event
By Richard Abraham Published
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Bauke Mollema wins Vuelta stage 17 after crosswinds split bunch
Vuelta a Espana 2013: Dutchman wins from late break as GC contenders lose time in the crosswinds
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