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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Entering the record books: Taking on a long-distance solo record
Can a decent club-level rider pedal themselves into the prestigious Road Records Association record books? We sent Richard Abraham to find out
By Richard Abraham Published
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Honorary doctorate for Paralympian Cundy
British news round-up: Honours for Cundy, Dave Rayner tickets, Reynolds' stolen bike, Bike for Bobby, new website for County Durham's cycle routes, Soldier Ride UK
By Richard Abraham Published
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Safety issues raised after Etape Cymru
Riders voice concern over organisation and safety of the sportive
By Richard Abraham Published
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Halfords Tour Series returns to Colchester for 2012
British news round-up: Tour Series returns to Colchester, Gee signs for Metaltek, South Carrick David Bell Memorial route announced, new event from Finchley RT
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Geraint Thomas keeps Paris-Nice lead after stage five goes to Carlos Betancur
Team Sky's Geraint Thomas defended his lead at Paris-Nice race lead after Carlos Betancur (Ag2r-La Mondiale) took the victory on stage five
By Richard Abraham Published
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Tour of Qatar stage four: Fastest road race in history?
The fourth stage of the 2014 Tour of Qatar could lay claim to be the fastest road race since records began
By Richard Abraham Published
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What Andy Schleck did next
Former Tour de France champion is laying the groundwork for his entry into the bike trade
By Richard Abraham Published
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Geraint Thomas leads Paris-Nice after stage four
Geraint Thomas (Sky) has moved into the overall lead at Paris-Nice after finishing second on the fourth stage to Dutchman Tom Jelte Slagter (Garmin-Sharp).
By Richard Abraham Published
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Chris Froome's physiological test results to be released
Tour de France winner Chris Froome will release the results of an independent physiological test 'before the end of the year'
By Richard Abraham Published
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Mark Cavendish admits error in Olympic omnium points race crash
The silver medallist in the six event omnium in Rio 2016 apologises to winner Elia Viviani (Italy)
By Richard Abraham Published
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Great Britain's Owain Doull fourth in U23 Tour of Flanders
Great Britain Academy rider Owain Doull narrowly misses the podium at the U23 Tour of Flanders in Oudenaarde
By Richard Abraham Published
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Magnus Backstedt announces retirement
Swedish Paris-Roubaix winner "Big Maggy" calls it a day
By Richard Abraham Published
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Arrest after cyclist struck by Olympic bus
Bus driver released on bail following fatal collision outside Olympic Park
By Richard Abraham Published
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World Championships 2013: the junior events
Road World Championships 2013: CW's guide to British chances at the junior events in Florence
By Richard Abraham Published
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Laura Trott and Jason Kenny, Britain’s golden couple, bring the house down in Rio
Britain's most successful male and female Olympians round off a stunning Games for Great Britain's cyclists
By Richard Abraham Published
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Getting a monkey off your back at the Tour de Yorkshire
How LottoNL-Jumbo finally broke their five month winless streak with victory on stage two of the Tour de Yorkshire
By Richard Abraham Published
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New cyclist-friendly junction layouts being trialled
Cyclist-friendly road junction designs being assessed at Transport Research Laboratory before being used in the 'real world'
By Richard Abraham Published
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Phil Hindes: They had to put a bigger gear on me to slow me down
Great Britain's team sprint man one explains the secret to success on the opening night of track at the Olympic Games in Rio
By Richard Abraham Published
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Bradley Wiggins: 'I wanted it to end like this'
Gold in the team pursuit at the Rio Olympics means Bradley Wiggins bows out as Britain's most decorated Olympian
By Richard Abraham Published
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British Cycling to return to track roots
Success on the road means BC have struggled to keep their top talent on the track - Academy programme must be more appealing - Smaller, more concentrated academy squad for 2014
By Richard Abraham Published
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Virgin Money Cyclone Curlew Cup entries still open
By Richard Abraham Published
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Tao Geoghegan Hart third in Junior Paris-Roubaix
British rider Tao Geoghegan Hart on podium in Junior Paris-Roubaix below winner Mads Petersen and Nathan Van Hooydonck
By Richard Abraham Published
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Alex Diniz wins Tour de San Luis stage three
Final Mirador del Potrero climb in San Luis sieves out the overall contenders; Van Garderen best placed
By Richard Abraham Published
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Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome to race Milan-San Remo
British Tour de France winners to tackle 299km Italian one-day Classic Milan-San Remo
By Richard Abraham Published