Chris Boardman had eight bikes and some scuba diving equipment stolen from his Merseyside home on Sunday night.
Thieves broke into the former world and Olympic champion's garage in Gayton between the hours of 7pm on Sunday and 9:20am Monday and stole over £10,000 worth of bikes including a top-of-the-range Dura Ace Di2 equipped SLS Disc 9.8 worth five thousand pounds.
Here is the full list of stolen items:
Cycling equipment
- Two electric Gtech eBike City bikes, with black electric battery packs on the frame and Gtech light sets
- A Boardman Junior Mountain bike with disc brakes
- A Boardman Hybrid Pro with Continental hybrid tyres and Halfords light set
- A Boardman Hybrid Pro (aluminium with carbon forks)
- Two Boardman Pro 29er bikes
- A Boardman SLS Disc Di2 with carbon frame and forks and Shimano Dura-ace electric brakes
Diving equipment
- A Dumpy 12 litre diving cylinder with ‘Steve Mac’ written on it
- A Halcyon BCD with handmade lead back plate
Police were called to the address on Monday morning after an overnight burglary was reported. They have carried out a forensic examination and door-to-door enquiries.
The crime is thought to have been carried out by a gang who broke into his home. Chris Boardman is currently commentating on the UCI Track World Championships for the BBC.
Detective Constable John Molyneux said: “Fortunately there was nobody at home at the time of the burglary, but the victim is understandably distressed about the fact they have been targeted in this way.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the Gayton area and noticed anything suspicious to contact police. Your information will be looked at thoroughly and could really help our enquiries.
I would also ask anyone who thinks they may have been offered items matching the descriptions of the items, or seen them being stored, to contact police.”
Anyone with information can call Merseyside Police on the 101 number or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Boardman has responded to the thefts on Twitter:
Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
-
-
Best long sleeved cycling jerseys 2023 for fall and spring riding, reviewed and rated
A long sleeved cycling jersey is a riding wardrobe staple, providing protection against cooler temperatures
-
‘Infectious positivity’ helped Jack Rootkin-Gray earn his first WorldTour ride with EF Education-EasyPost
Brit to make WorldTour debut in 2024 with Jonathan Vaughters managed American team
-
Hope for better bike infrastructure as Active Travel England to be consulted on new housing estates
Organisation will help deliver cycling infrastructure on all future large planning applications
-
Mike Burrows: the designer who influenced the bikes we ride today
A legendary bike designer and innovator, Burrows created the Lotus 108 ridden by Chris Boardman at the 1992 Olympics
-
Chris Boardman becomes the first commissioner of Active Travel England
Former cyclist will head up the new cycling and walking body, which is responsible for £5.5 million investment in active travel schemes
-
'We have never seen anything like this before': Chris Boardman says UK Government coronavirus cycling boost shouldn't be underestimated
The UK Government yesterday unveiled plans to boost cycling as a means to tackle the coronavirus
-
Chris Boardman calls on government to help fund ‘revolutionary’ cycling network for Manchester
Chris Boardman has called on the government to help fund a “revolutionary” cycle network for Manchester that could give a huge boost to cyclists in the city.
-
‘It’s dressed up prejudice’: Chris Boardman criticises Channel 5 show that asks if cyclists are the scourge of the streets
A Channel 5 show asking if cyclists are the scourge of the streets has been branded “dressed up prejudice” by cycling campaigner and former Olympian Chris Boardman.
-
Driver pleads guilty to causing death of Chris Boardman’s mother
A pick-up truck driver has admitted causing the death of Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman’s mother.
-
Inside Boardman's new wind tunnel: affordable aero testing
“Chris Boardman’s new wind tunnel,” as it has become almost universally known, has its long-awaited opening on April 30. James Shrubsall got an exclusive tour from the man himself
