A cycling coach from Stockton was overcome with emotion after rubbing shoulders with the sport's elite at the 2025 British Cycling Awards, presented by Lloyds.

Stephen Newton, 58, was the recipient of the Unsung Hero of the Year Award at this year's event, after growing his adaptive cycling sessions across the north east of England.

The British Cycling Awards are an annual event to recognise and celebrate the achievements of members, volunteers, clubs and riders across the UK, with the 2025 event hosted amongst glitz and glamour at the Manchester Deansgate Hotel.

Newton was one of several big winners on the night and noted his excitement in adding to his awards cabinet at such a prestigious event.

"I'm thrilled, I've won about three or four of these awards now and it really shows just

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