COMMUNITY groups are once again being invited to apply for grants to help local people get moving. Last year, more than 1,700 people started walking…
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Tag: cycling
Discovering Saddleworth’s Natural Charms: A Guide to Safe Hiking and Cycling In The Area
AS Saddleworth residents, you already know that we’re blessed to be nestled in the picturesque Pennines. It’s a haven for those of us seeking escape,…
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Cycling in Saddleworth: Why Is It So Popular And What Does The Future Hold?
CYCLING has been a popular activity in Saddleworth for some time now. Whether it’s the dark of Winter or the light of Summer, chances are…
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Cycling takes centre stage in Saddleworth again
A MATTER of days after the Tour of Britain passed through the area, cycle racing returned to the roads of Saddleworth. This year, cycling club…
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GALLERY: Tour of Britain comes to Saddleworth
Images by Carl Ennis Photography and SW PIX OLAV Kooij sprinted to win the opening stage of the Tour of Britain 2023. Blessed by beautiful…
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Join Maggie’s cycling challenge to help people living with cancer
CYCLING fans are invited to put pedal to the metal for a challenge to support cancer charity Maggie’s Oldham. Whether you ride a road bike,…
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Tour of Britain returns to Saddleworth
THE world-renowned Tour of Britain cycling race is coming to Saddleworth. The eight-day event (September 3-10) is widely regarded as one of the world’s…
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Cyclists challenged by Saddleworth’s hills
HILLY Saddleworth provided its usual challenges for cyclists taking part in the Tour de Manc which attracted a field of 1,250. They were pedalling one…
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Sarah tackles Trials for Tehyah
A DETERMINED fundraiser is going the extra mile – in fact nearly 1,000 miles – to raise money to help a special little girl and…
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Cycle club gives Louise an emotional send off
CYCLING was a great passion of Dukinfield’s Louise Harrott who was tragically killed in Oldham doing the thing she loved most. It was fitting therefore…
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Garry’s cycle challenge inspired by ‘King Kev’
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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Cycling revolution continues in Oldham with new hub
A new cycle hub at the Oldham Mumps Metrolink stop has joined £2.1 million of cycling and walking improvements in the town centre. Transport for…
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New shop in Lees puts Cycle Tech in pole position
THERE IS a pit stop not to be missed by Saddleworth cyclists in Lees… Cycle Tech Oldham, run by Paul Smith, moved to the village…
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New members boost historic Outdoor Pursuits Association
ONE OF the oldest groups in Saddleworth is going stronger than ever thanks to the welcome boost of three new dedicated committee members. Saddleworth Outdoor…
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Major cycling and walking boost for Oldham
A GROUND-BREAKING improvement scheme, designed to make Oldham town centre more attractive and accessible to cyclists and walkers, is now complete. The £1.8 million Oldham…
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Tour de Manc returns to turn in Saddleworth villages
CYCLISTS WILL once again be pedalling through the villages of Saddleworth as well as Millbrook and Carrbrook as the Tour de Manc returns this summer.…
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Grasscroft’s ride across Britain for Prostate Cancer UK
THE DETERMINED managing director of property developer and consultancy Grasscroft Property will be participating in the 970-mile Ride Across Britain in aid of Prostate Cancer…
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Formerly homeless people complete cycle training at Emmaus Mossley
A PAIR of formerly homeless people from Emmaus Mossley have completed cycle maintenance training to boost their skills and CV. Paul Townsend and Stuart Hadfield –…
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Sports editor caught up in bomb scare reporting at Rio 2016
Saddleworth Independent sports editor Tony Bugby described it as the scariest moment of his life after finding himself caught up in a security scare on…
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Cyclist completes ultimate challenge in just over nine hours
FORMER SADDLEWORTH man Andrew Buckley has completed one of the world’s toughest mountain bike races for a fifth time. The 53-year-old, formerly of Springmeadow…
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Young entrepreneurs seek crowd funding to get wheels in motion for unique indoor bike park
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS are hoping locals will help them get the wheels in motion for their new indoor bike park by contributing to an international crowd…
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