ROYAL DOCKS NOT OPEN UNTIL JUNE EARLIEST

BAD news for ex-Eastway riders. The Royal Docks circuit will not be ready before June. The planning application has been delayed within the London Borough of Newham, and will not come before a planning meeting until April 18.

The site will also unavailable for 15 days in July/August.

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Keith Bingham joined the Cycling Weekly team in the summer of 1971, and retired in 2011. During his time, he covered numerous Tours de France, Milk Races and everything in-between. He was well known for his long-running 'Bikewatch' column, and played a pivotal role in fighting for the future of once at-threat cycling venues such as Hog Hill and Herne Hill Velodrome.