Sir Bradley cycled around those who got there first (5,5)

I believe the answer is:

early birds

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'around those who got there first' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'sir bradley cycled' is the wordplay.
'cycled' is an anagram indicator.
'sir'+'bradley'='sirbradley'
'sirbradley' with letters rearranged gives 'EARLY BIRDS'.

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