Wirral Bikeathon

Faces of West Wirral: Olympic champion Chris Boardman

In 1992, Wirral's Chris Boardman became the first British man to win an Olympic cycling medal since 1920  - it was Gold, of course. Among his many achievements, the 47-year-old, from Hoylake, claimed the yellow jersey in the Tour de France multiple times and inspired a generation

Olympic legend Chris Boardman backs annual Wirral Bikeathon

Hoylake's Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Boardman MBE has helped launch the 18th annual Wirral Bikeathon event. Hundreds of riders are expected to take part in this year’s Bikeathon, which will take place on Sunday June 12, and aims to raise money for Bloodwise, which was formerly