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British Cycling, Lloyds launch free app; Pendleton urges riders.

8/2/2026

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British Cycling and Lloyds launched the free eight-week “Sofa to Saddle” app programme to lower cycling barriers.
Victoria Pendleton said winning the keirin at London 2012 changed her life and she never planned a professional cycling career.
After a low point post-retirement, she applied cycling resilience to horse racing, works with horses and urges young riders to celebrate wins.

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Story summary

British Cycling and Lloyds launched the free eight-week “Sofa to Saddle” app programme to lower cycling barriers.
Victoria Pendleton said winning the keirin at London 2012 changed her life and she never planned a professional cycling career.
After a low point post-retirement, she applied cycling resilience to horse racing, works with horses and urges young riders to celebrate wins.