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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Tour de Yorkshire gallery: the view from the Cow and Calf
Photographer Russell Ellis joined the crowds on the climb of the Cow and Calf to capture the atmosphere on stage three of the Tour de Yorkshire
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Eddy Merckx: the man behind the legend
Winner of over 500 races, era-defining rider, son of a grocer and a grandfather just turned 71. Who is the real Eddy Merckx?
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New closed road circuit unveiled
A new closed-road circuit clinches York sports centre deal
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Ian Stannard out of Classics with fractured vertebra
Ian Stannard (Team Sky) will miss out on Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix after fracturing vertebrae in Ghent-Wevelgem crash
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Herne Hill Velodrome project approved by council
Trackside lighting and 250m junior track given green light by Southwark Council
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FMB tyres: the go-to rubber for Paris-Roubaix
Handmade using the highest quality materials and the pinnacle of technology, FMB tyres are the go-to rubber for many pros tackling the cobbled Classics. Last year, we went to Brittany to uncover the brand’s success
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Government announces extra £20million for cycling
Additional funding welcomed but campaigners call for more
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Bak attacks to win Giro stage 12
Giro d'Italia 2012, stage 12 report: Breakaway succeeds in the medium mountains, Rodriguez holds onto pink
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New recruits for British NFTO team
Brit superteam lines up big guns for 2014, which includes former BMC rider Adam Blythe and ex-Sky directeur sportif Sean Yates
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Government responds to 'Get Britain Cycling' petition
Response from government as online cycling petition nears 60,000 signatures
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Nelson Oliveira takes the biggest win of his career on stage 13 of the Vuelta
Portuguese time trial champion Nelson Oliveira (Lampre-Merida) outfoxes the breakaway to solo to victory on stage 13 of the Vuelta a Espana
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Lincoln Grand Prix: Post-race debrief
Premier Calendar 2012: Full round-up of yesterday's Lincoln Grand Prix
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Ian Stannard equals best ever British finish at Paris-Roubaix
Ian Stannard takes a third place in Roubaix to join Barry Hoban and Roger Hammond as the best British finishers in the cobbled classic
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Raleigh Chopper: bicycle classic
As Raleigh revives its iconic kids' bike, we take a look at the Chopper's history
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Tiernan-Locke out with fractured collarbone
Endura rider Jonathan Tiernan-Locke fractures collarbone after Lincoln GP crash
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UCI president Brian Cookson responds to athletics doping scandal
The UCI president Brian Cookson expresses concern over WADA report into doping in athletics and the non-compliance of anti-doping authorities
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Luke Rowe keeping it real ahead of Vuelta a Espana debut
Sky second year eager to get the ball rolling on his first Grand Tour
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New Herne Hill velodrome facilities get the go ahead
New pavilion could be ready next year at the historic Herne Hill velodrome after planning permission is granted
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In search of Britain's best cycling roads
With bike in tow, we headed to the north-west Highlands of Scotland and found some of the best cycling roads in the country
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End of an era: Roberts Cycles to cease production next month
Famous British frame builder, who has built bikes for Olympians and world champions, is to take a sabbattical from May 2015
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British Cycling turns down Tour de Yorkshire bid for fourth day
Tour de Yorkshire will remain a three day event in 2016 after the national governing body rejects bid for a fourth day of racing
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Swift left frustrated despite strong Sky performance at Milan-San Remo
Team Sky rider Ben Swift misses out on top ten in Milan-San Remo after team lights up the race
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Jane Moore sets new Land's End to John O' Groats trike record
Nearly four days, two saddles and one Jelly Baby sandwich; Willesden CC's Jane Moore becomes first woman to set an End to End trike record
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Millar makes himself available for Olympic selection
The Times reports David Millar tells British Cycling he is 'available' for selection
By Richard Abraham Published