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Favour old person like me cycling! (7)

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I believe the answer is:

rosette

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'favour' is the definition.
('favour' historically meant a token of affection)

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(Other definitions for rosette that I've seen before include "shape for diamonds" , "Cockade" , "Horse show award" , "Political supporter's ribbon" , "Type of award" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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