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Ross Lydall

RideLondon saved from axe as organisers land sponsorship deal with Ford

The RideLondon events were in jeopardy after making a huge loss last year due to the absence of a main sponsor

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London’s flagship annual cycling event has been saved from the axe after securing sponsorship from car manufacturer Ford.

The RideLondon events – which include a hugely popular 100-mile ride on closed roads in London and Essex – were in jeopardy after making a huge loss last year due to the absence of a main sponsor.

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