Stolen bike 'chop shop' uncovered in Lancashire

Suspected bike thieves were thought to have been selling parts and respraying bikes in the South Ribble area of Lancashire

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A professional style bicycle ‘chop shop’ has been discovered in Lancashire, where dozens of suspected stolen bikes have been stripped down, sold for parts or completely refurbished.

Police in the South Ribble area had been investigating a spate of bike thefts, according to the Lancashire Evening Post, and discovered frames worth upwards of £1,000 and wheels worth over £700.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.