Richard Hutchinson
Assistant Editor

Richard Hutchinson has been riding road bikes since the age of 15 but had a break from riding for nearly a decade from the age of 22, during which he drank and ate too much while working in London.

Now based in North Yorkshire as a freelance writer, Richard regularly rides sportives and goes on training rides two or three times a week, weather permitting (he's not very good with wind and rain). He rides a Bianchi Nirone 7 and a Lemond Chambery.

Richard Hutchinson's Articles

Articles by Richard Hutchinson

High dram-a for riders on Etape Loch Ness KOM Challenge

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2018-12-11 16:47:54 - Riding next year's Etape Loch Ness? Here's news to lift your spirits: The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery has signed up as sponsor for the Etape's King of the Mountain...

Sportive cyclist injured by car receives six-figure payout

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2018-11-19 12:47:26 - A PE teacher from Somerset who suffered a traumatic brain injury and spinal fractures after being knocked off her bike during a sportive has been awarded a six-figure...

800 riders, 25 hours: Red Bull Timelaps 2018 report

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2018-10-30 13:19:09 - The clocks turned back on Sunday, granting most of us an extra hour in bed - but for the 800 riders taking part in Red Bull Timelaps, it meant another hour in the saddle...

Cyclist dies on Manchester to Blackpool charity night ride

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2018-10-09 10:15:13 - A man in his fifties has died after collapsing on this year's overnight Manchester to Blackpool charity ride. The man was taking part in the annual 52-mile ride from Old...

Sea views, forests and famous flapjacks: last call for Suffolk 100!

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2018-06-05 10:17:37 - The Suffolk 100 on June 10th is now less than a week away. With summer in full swing, what better way to spend your Sunday then cycling through seaside villages and...

Entries open for 2018 Poppyscotland Sportive

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2018-03-20 16:26:11 - Soldiers from 2 SCOTS were ready to ride them on the beaches as they got on their bikes in East Lothian to help launch the 2018 Poppyscotland Sportive. The annual mass...

Chiltern 100 Cycling Festival launches new look for 2018

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2017-12-20 00:45:01 - As cyclists across the country put their feet up for the Christmas break, the Chiltern 100 Cycling Festival has launched a new website and set the date for next year's...

Rapha Archive Store at Bicester Village review

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2017-10-23 14:01:10 - I'm not a huge fan of shopping. Don't get me wrong, I like clothes. And I quite like browsing in shops. But I don't like crowds of people and the thought of going to...

10 Top Scottish Sportives

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2017-08-16 13:42:21 - If you want to try your hand at some of the toughest sportives in the UK, then you need to head north of the border. From the rugged highlands to its spectacular...

Meet a Tour de France winner at the ICAP L'Etape London sportive this September

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2017-08-05 08:00:01 - Inspired by Chris Froome's Tour-winning performance to tackle your own cycling challenge? Sign up to the TP ICAP L'Etape London by Le Tour de France on 24th September to...

Capital Rides: Top 7 London Sportives

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2017-07-28 15:08:55 - London may not be the first place that springs to mind when thinking about where to book your next sportive, but there are some super events in the capital and...

Team Wiggins hit by £60K bike theft at Velothon Wales

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2017-07-10 16:17:11 - Thieves have raided over £50,000 worth of Pinarello bikes and kit from a Team Wiggins van ahead of yesterday's Velothon Wales race. Three Pinarello Dogmas, a Bolide TT...

Vulpine cycle clothing goes into administration

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2017-05-05 15:15:49 - Vulpine, the cycle clothing company, is insolvent and has gone into administration. The company's assets, including its brand and stock, are likely to be bought by trade...

Strava launch app for Apple Watch Series 2

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2017-02-22 15:30:47 - Cyclists can now record Strava activities via Apple Watch Series 2, untethered from their iOS device. Strava, the social network for athletes, has launched its newly...

Heart transplant dad to cycle Etape Loch Ness in memory of donor

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2017-02-20 16:30:17 - A father and son who have both suffered heart attacks have teamed up to tackle one of country's most beautiful cycling events - in memory of the organ donor who has...

Rapha backpack review

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2016-10-28 10:29:19 - I have had a Rapha backpack for a long time. I didn't review my original one because by the time Sportive.com came into existence I had already been using it for two...

Entries open for Cotswold Spring Classic Sportive

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2016-10-18 07:00:01 - Entries are now open for the Cotswold Spring Classic Sportive 2017. Based in Cirencester, the Classic takes place on Easter Monday with a choice of three distances to...

Early bird catches the monster: pre-register for Etape Loch Ness 2017

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2016-10-17 11:01:22 - Early birds will stand the best chance of being on the start line of one of Scotland's most iconic cycle events - Etape Loch Ness 2017 is offering priority entry to...

Bike through winter with Evans RIDE IT sportive cross

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2016-10-14 11:14:46 - Think you're off the hook now that the main sportive season is behind us? Think again - Evans Cycles have confirmed details of their RIDE IT autumn/winter rides,...

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