A KEEN cyclist from Mossley has set himself his own fundraising challenge for MND after being inspired by marathon man Kevin Sinfield. Garry Smith, a…
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VILLAGE VOICE: “Bridge repair vital to cycling participation”
From Helena Butler, Delph I read an article in the Saddleworth Independent (August 2020) about cycling in Saddleworth. The article invited comments about what would…
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Saddleworth riders tackle Palestine charity event
A GROUP of Saddleworth cyclists have completed a socially distanced, sponsored bike ride raising more than £1,700 and counting for youngsters in the Middle East.…
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Letter: Cycling – let’s build on the boom!
A letter to the Editor by Oldham & Saddleworth Green Party THE Covid-19 lockdown has had a major impact on cycling in the UK. With…
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Blazing Saddles look forward to 2021 charity challenge after coronavirus delay
Oldham Firefighters’ Blazing Saddles will be back on the road in 2021 after their latest charity bike ride was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Consultation: Get involved to help shape safer streets in Oldham
Oldham Council is supporting the #SafeStreetsSaveLives campaign and is inviting residents to get involved. Over the coming weeks and months, it is going to be…
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Matt finish? Three marathons still to go for Grotton fund raiser
MATT O’Reilly has challenged himself to complete five marathons in five days all without leaving the comfort of his Grotton home. In doing so, Matt…
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David puts pedal to metal in France for Prostate Cancer
PROSTATE cancer kills 11,800 men in the UK each year. That is a lot of husbands, fathers, brothers and uncles. David Wheeler, a member of…
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Oldham unveils new routes as part of UK’s biggest cycling and walking ‘Beelines’ network
Oldham Council has unveiled a new plan to create 65 miles of new cycling and walking routes as part of a proposal for Greater Manchester…
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Nail-biting finish in close Saddleworth Clarion Mountain Time Trial
ONLY 13 seconds separated the first three riders in the Saddleworth Clarion Mountain Time Trial. On a glorious sunny evening, 64 cyclists of various abilities…
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