Cycling

Lizzie Deignan in action. Photo credit: Lidl-Trek/Ross Bell/PA photo

Former world champion and Olympic medalist from Otley announces retirement

Sir Chris posted a message, ending with a love heart, on an Instagram message after confirming his terminal diagnosis

Sir Chris posted a message, ending with a love heart, on an Instagram message after confirming his terminal diagnosis

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Sir Chris Hoy says he has 'two to four' years left to live as cancer is terminal

Ella Curtis celebrates her gold medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin last year.

Ella Curtis celebrates her gold medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin last year.

Brilliant Baildon cyclist Curtis aims to add European success to World triumph

Great Britain's Tom Pidcock crosses the line to win gold during the Men's Cross-country mountain bike at Elancourt Hill on the third day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France.

Great Britain's Tom Pidcock crosses the line to win gold during the Men's Cross-country mountain bike at Elancourt Hill on the third day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France.

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Cyclist with strong Bradford links wins GOLD at Paris Olympics in dramatic style

The land behind the Springfield Centre where the new bike track will be built

The land behind the Springfield Centre where the new bike track will be built

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New cycle track in Bradford will help 'raise aspirations through sport'

An exhausted Cat Ferguson after coming second in the junior women's race at the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships in the Czech Republic on Saturday.

An exhausted Cat Ferguson after coming second in the junior women's race at the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships in the Czech Republic on Saturday.

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Bradford District teen wins two stunning silvers at Worlds in Czech Republic

Sophie Thackray, pictured in recent action at Peel Park, finished 14th in the elite women's race at the British National Cyclo-Cross Championships in Falkirk.

Sophie Thackray, pictured in recent action at Peel Park, finished 14th in the elite women's race at the British National Cyclo-Cross Championships in Falkirk.

Eldwick rider romps to another British top-20 finish at elite level in Scotland

Oliver Barker negotiates the tricky forest section at Tong on his way to 18th place in the junior men's race.

Oliver Barker negotiates the tricky forest section at Tong on his way to 18th place in the junior men's race.

Young Bradford duo overcome tricky cyclo-cross conditions to do well in Tong

Jason Hirst (left) has worked hard to transform Bulls' public image into something more positive over the last couple of years.

Jason Hirst (left) has worked hard to transform Bulls' public image into something more positive over the last couple of years.

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NATH'S NATTERS: Seven Bradford District superstars worthy of New Year Honours

Sophie Thackray was on song on home soil at Peel Park, as she so often is.

Sophie Thackray was on song on home soil at Peel Park, as she so often is.

Peel Park procession for Bradford rider after storming to title

Tom Pidcock is fast becoming one of the great British cyclists, but he is determined to keep spreading himself thinly for now.

Tom Pidcock is fast becoming one of the great British cyclists, but he is determined to keep spreading himself thinly for now.

Superstar cyclist with Bradford past defiant despite Tour de France pressure

Tom Pidcock after winning his gold medal at the weekend.

Tom Pidcock after winning his gold medal at the weekend.

Cyclist with Bradford links world champ despite controversy and 'outsider' claim

The fabulous five who will be competing in Glasgow for their country this weekend.

The fabulous five who will be competing in Glasgow for their country this weekend.

Bradford Bandits see fab five off to BMX World Championships in Glasgow

Heckmondwike Saints at Bury

Heckmondwike Saints at Bury

Heckmondwike prevail in the heat to remain unbeaten

Race pic, justin Naylor and Stuart Hardaker taking the win for Heckmondwike.

Race pic, justin Naylor and Stuart Hardaker taking the win for Heckmondwike.

West Yorkshire side in thrilling opening day race against reigning champions

Attermire on the hill out of Settle

Attermire on the hill out of Settle

Cycling sportive in memory of Craven's Bruce Dinsmore

CYCLING sensation Ella Curtis cannot wait to set Berlin’s iconic 17 June Strasse alight this summer

CYCLING sensation Ella Curtis cannot wait to set Berlin’s iconic 17 June Strasse alight this summer

Bradford-born cyclist ready to set Special Olympics alight

John Rawnsley’s widow Brigitte after being presented with flowers at the Yorkshire Cyclo-Cross Association’s annual dinner and prize presentation at Shipley Golf Club Picture: Bernard Marsden

John Rawnsley’s widow Brigitte after being presented with flowers at the Yorkshire Cyclo-Cross Association’s annual dinner and prize presentation at Shipley Golf Club Picture: Bernard Marsden

"Proper tribute" paid to ‘Mr Three Peaks’ John Rawnsley

Rob Jebb (centre) receiving the CA Rhodes Memorial Trophy award at the back end of last month.

Rob Jebb (centre) receiving the CA Rhodes Memorial Trophy award at the back end of last month.

Gilstead cyclist proud of never giving in after winning huge Yorkshire award

Sophie Thackray was sixth in the women's race at the Westmorland County Showground. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Sophie Thackray was sixth in the women's race at the Westmorland County Showground. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Eldwick rider Thackray takes another top-10 in Westmorland as contract wait goes on

The track at Wyke Sports Village

The track at Wyke Sports Village

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National cycle championships to be held at new Bradford sports facility

Sophie Thackray rode brilliantly at the final round of the National Trophy Cyclo-Cross Series in Gravesend to finish second. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Sophie Thackray rode brilliantly at the final round of the National Trophy Cyclo-Cross Series in Gravesend to finish second. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Thackray takes superb second as Eldwick rider only beaten by Belgian superstar

Bingley rider Rob Jebb has won the Three Peaks cyclo-cross race a remarkable 13 times in the last 23 years.

Bingley rider Rob Jebb has won the Three Peaks cyclo-cross race a remarkable 13 times in the last 23 years.

Bingley cyclist with 13 Three Peaks triumphs wins prestigious award

Sophie Thackray rounded her Yorkshire Points Cyclo-Cross Series off nicely at Peel Park. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Sophie Thackray rounded her Yorkshire Points Cyclo-Cross Series off nicely at Peel Park. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Peel Park pride for Bradford rider Thackray but future up in the air

Sophie Thackray made light of the frozen ground at Barnoldswick to finish eighth on Sunday. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Sophie Thackray made light of the frozen ground at Barnoldswick to finish eighth on Sunday. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

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Eldwick rider Thackray takes eighth amid treacherous temperatures and twisty track

Sophie Thackray (pictured) won the women’s race at Tong Village by an impressive margin from Libby Greatorex and Vicky Peel. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Sophie Thackray (pictured) won the women’s race at Tong Village by an impressive margin from Libby Greatorex and Vicky Peel. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Eldwick cyclist Thackray triumphs by over a minute at Tong Village

Sophie Thackray was hit by an early mishap at York Cyclesport. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Sophie Thackray was hit by an early mishap at York Cyclesport. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Shoe shocker costs Eldwick rider dear at North of England Championships

Sophie Thackray had success in Falkirk, despite only finishing fifth. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Sophie Thackray had success in Falkirk, despite only finishing fifth. Picture: Bernard Marsden.

Eldwick cycling star finishes fifth but still takes top spot in Scotland

Brian Robinson, right, races in the 1956 Tour de France. Picture: PA

Brian Robinson, right, races in the 1956 Tour de France. Picture: PA

From Yorkshire's hills to making history: Cycling legend dies aged 91

Team CCC's Nathan Van Hooydonck during stage one of the Tour de Yorkshire in 2019. Picture: PA.

Team CCC's Nathan Van Hooydonck during stage one of the Tour de Yorkshire in 2019. Picture: PA.

Tour de Yorkshire set for new look in 2024

Wyke Sports Village will be the venue for a Special Olympics GB national cycling competition this weekend

Wyke Sports Village will be the venue for a Special Olympics GB national cycling competition this weekend

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Bradford to host Special Olympics GB national cycling competition

Mike Healey, pictured presenting the replica Olympic torch to East Bradford Cycling Club's Florence Greenhalgh, will be carrying the Queen's Baton later this month ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Mike Healey, pictured presenting the replica Olympic torch to East Bradford Cycling Club's Florence Greenhalgh, will be carrying the Queen's Baton later this month ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Second Commonwealth honour for East Bradford coach 64 years later

Tom Pidcock celebrates his Olympic gold medal last year. Picture: PA.

Tom Pidcock celebrates his Olympic gold medal last year. Picture: PA.

Olympic champion Pidcock set for Tour de France bow

Heckmondwike Cycle Speedway Club members in action for the returning team

Heckmondwike Cycle Speedway Club members in action for the returning team

District speedway cycling club back on track for bright future

The Peloton climbs Cairn o' Mount during stage eight of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain from Stonehaven to Aberdeen in 2021 (PA)

The Peloton climbs Cairn o' Mount during stage eight of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain from Stonehaven to Aberdeen in 2021 (PA)

Tour of Britain returns to Yorkshire in September after 13 years

An outline for the Tour of Britain legs has been drawn out (Ian Rutherford/PA)

An outline for the Tour of Britain legs has been drawn out (Ian Rutherford/PA)

Tour of Britain

Tour of Britain 2022 route and when it will arrive in each location

Tom Pidcock's cyclo-cross world title has come just over six months after he won an Olympic gold medal. Picture: PA.

Tom Pidcock's cyclo-cross world title has come just over six months after he won an Olympic gold medal. Picture: PA.

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Local boy Pidcock powers to world title in America

Some of the amazing Gracie Barra Bradford bunch at the Junior European Championships last month.

Some of the amazing Gracie Barra Bradford bunch at the Junior European Championships last month.

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NATH'S NATTERS: Forget City and Bulls, let's celebrate Bradford's world stars

Millie Couzens crosses the line. Pic: Bernard Marsden

Millie Couzens crosses the line. Pic: Bernard Marsden

Millie Couzens impresses at Myrtle Park Cyclo-Cross event

Amy Loftus destroyed the field at Mallory Park.

Amy Loftus destroyed the field at Mallory Park.

East Bradford cycling teen obliterates the field to win national title

The Tour de Yorkshire passes through Haworth in 2019

The Tour de Yorkshire passes through Haworth in 2019

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Claims that Yorkshire Councils have 'dodged hefty bill' due to cancellation of Tour De Yorkshire

Dudley Hayton, left, and Simon Thomas

Dudley Hayton, left, and Simon Thomas

Former Olympic cyclist and charity trustee smash 250 mile 'Olympic cycle home'

South Craven cyclist to tackle gruelling GBDURO Land's End to John o' Groats challenge

The Tour de Yorkshire is due to return to Skipton in 2022. Picture Judy Probst

The Tour de Yorkshire is due to return to Skipton in 2022. Picture Judy Probst

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Council agrees to underwrite next year's Tour de Yorkshire by up to £100,000

Tom Pidcock, a cyclist with links to Bradford, savours his gold (AP). Pics:AP and PA

Tom Pidcock, a cyclist with links to Bradford, savours his gold (AP). Pics:AP and PA

'He is once in a generation' - How our local stars are faring at the Tokyo Olympics

Tom Pidcock is now an Olympic champion

Tom Pidcock is now an Olympic champion

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Young cyclist with strong Bradford links rides to Olympic glory

Lizzie Deignan, from Otley, could only manage 11th place in the Tokyo Olympics Women's Road Race this morning. Pic: PA

Lizzie Deignan, from Otley, could only manage 11th place in the Tokyo Olympics Women's Road Race this morning. Pic: PA

No Olympic medal for Lizzie Deignan as Austria gets shock win

Lizzie Deignan, centre, will be cheered on by friends at Queensbury Queens on Sunday

Lizzie Deignan, centre, will be cheered on by friends at Queensbury Queens on Sunday

Good luck messages for Deignan and Brownlee as Tokyo Olympics get underway

Lizzie Deignan, Jonny Brownlee, and Lois Toulson will all be competing for Team GB in the next couple of weeks

Lizzie Deignan, Jonny Brownlee, and Lois Toulson will all be competing for Team GB in the next couple of weeks

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Tokyo Olympics: When to watch Bradford's athletes competing in Games

The Tour de Yorkshire comes through Skipton in 2019. Picture Judy Probst

The Tour de Yorkshire comes through Skipton in 2019. Picture Judy Probst

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Craven councillors to consider underwriting Tour de Yorkshire by up to £100,000

Lizzie Deignan will be going for gold in the Women's Road Race at Tokyo 2020. Pic: PA

Lizzie Deignan will be going for gold in the Women's Road Race at Tokyo 2020. Pic: PA

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The three Bradford athletes going for glory at the Tokyo Olympic Games

The No Nonsense Summer Cross 2 Event took place on May 26

The No Nonsense Summer Cross 2 Event took place on May 26

Tricky conditions for the riders at the No Nonsense Summer Cross 2 Event

Tom Pidcock in action, leading the pack like he did on Sunday

Tom Pidcock in action, leading the pack like he did on Sunday

Young cyclist with Bradford and Otley links wins prestigious European race

Tour de Yorkshire passes through Haworth. Picture: PA

Tour de Yorkshire passes through Haworth. Picture: PA

Tour de Yorkshire will not take place next year as Covid-19 uncertainty remains