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Velothon Wales cyclist left with brain injury when front forks of his bike snapped sues Bianchi for £1 million

Italian bicycle firm is not contesting liability but disputes amount claimed in damages

Thu, Apr 09, 2020 14:18
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MP who criticised cycling event beats Tube strike … on a bike

Monmouth MP David Davies accused Velothon Wales organisers of lying back in 2015

Tue, Jan 10, 2017 14:37
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Councillor dubs “Cycling Taliban” tweets “banter”

Cllr Graham Down had also joked about putting tacks on the road ahead of the Velothon Wales event in Monmouthshire

Mon, May 30, 2016 11:46
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Cyclist injured after bikes collide at Velothon Wales sportive

Rider reportedly lying motionless on the ground in the hour it took for the private ambulance to arrive

Mon, May 23, 2016 12:09
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Velothon Wales 2015 route

Cyclist crashes as tacks sprinkled on Velothon Wales route – but others praise local support

Sabotage doesn't spoil day for most of 15,000 who took to roads of South Wales for inaugural edition of event

Sun, Jun 14, 2015 16:39
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Team Sky’s Luke Rowe expresses support for much-criticised Velothon Wales

Meanwhile, Monmouth MP David Davies accuses the organisers of lying to people

Wed, Jun 10, 2015 16:15
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First Minister criticises Velothon Wales communications strategy

Some local traders asking why they won’t receive compensation

Tue, Jun 09, 2015 14:34
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Velothon Wales 2015 route

Anti-cycling feeling apparent as Velothon Wales draws near

Road closures the issue with 15,000 people due to ride in the event

Sat, Jun 06, 2015 10:58
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The Tour of Cambridgeshire will include a gran fondo and time trial on closed roads

Sunday’s Tour of Cambridgeshire to be UK’s first closed road Gran Fondo event

However, another upcoming event, Velothon Wales, is still coming in for criticism regarding road closures

Fri, Jun 05, 2015 15:59
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Velothon Wales 2015 route

Local businesses unhappy with Velothon Wales disruption

Organisers warn of ‘extensive’ road closures

Thu, May 28, 2015 14:13
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