Former cyclist Pendleton second in first ride


  • Cycling
  • Tuesday, 01 Sep 2015

British Olympic gold medallist cyclist Victoria Pendleton speaks at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, central England September 30, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's former Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton finished second in her first ride as an amateur jockey at Ripon on Monday.

The 34-year-old, who won two Olympic gold medals, steered Royal Etiquette to second place after being awarded her Category A licence having made her debut in a charity event at Newbury in July.

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