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Fred Whitton Near Miss of the Day

Near Miss of the Day 930: “Idiot” cyclist overtakes on blind bend and almost causes shocking crash during Fred Whitton sportive

Incident happened on descent of Kirkstone Pass during last month's Fred Whitton as, despite shouts of 'Car!' from riders ahead, the participant overtook on a blind bend and narrowly avoided riding into an oncoming vehicle

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 14:34
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Fred Whitton Hardknott Pass incident (mile2k/YouTube)

Air ambulance called to Fred Whitton incident on Hardknott Pass

Police and the event organisers confirmed the injuries were not as bad as first feared, with a rider kept in hospital overnight

Tue, May 09, 2023 14:39
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10 fantastic events to ride in 2020

If the winter weather is getting you down, start planning next year's fun; here's a selection of rides to fire your imagination

Sun, Dec 01, 2019 12:00
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Fred Whitton Challenge 2011 Below Honister 2

Two cyclists airlifted to hospital with serious injuries during 2014 Fred Whitton Challenge

Gruelling 112 mile Lake District sportive claimed two casualties in tough conditions

Sun, May 11, 2014 20:20
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Fred Whitton Challenge 2009 (pic by Tony Greenbank)

Win a place on the Fred Whitton Challenge with MuleBar

They've got two to give away if you Like them on facebook

Wed, May 02, 2012 11:55
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