UK CYCLING IN MOURNING

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THE UK cycling scene is in mourning this week after two of the most dedicated and influential organisers passed away.

Ken Matthews, who was a stalwart of the Merseyside cycling scene for many years, died last Thursday in Aintree Hospital after a period of illness. And just 48 hours later prolific event organiser and team manager Chas Messenger died.

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