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Industry leaders co-sign pledge to reduce and report on climate impact
Industry leaders from some of the cycling world’s largest brands have signed a Shift Cycling Culture climate pledge to reduce and report on the impact of operations as part of a drive to bring about more sustainable business practices. Among the signatories you’ll find the CEOs of Dorel Sports, S...Read more -
New MET Estro & Veleno Helmet models available at Raleigh
Raleigh has announced the addition of the new MET range to its portfolio, including the new ESTRO MIPS, VELENO MIPS and VELENO models. Raleigh signed a distribution deal with MET in early 2020. ESTRO MIPS is a versatile road helmet ready for your longest day on the bike, the Estro Mips boasts a...Read more -
NBDA announces Bicycle Industry Gala to take place 24 September
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) has announced that a Bicycle Industry Gala, presented by Shimano North America and Quality Bicycle Products, will take place 24 September at 8:00pm EST. The industry wide virtual event is a call to retailers, suppliers, advocates and new consumers ...Read more -
6.7% of workers now commuting by bike, says SMS
Fresh Sports Marketing Surveys data suggests that 6.7% of the UK’s working population is now commuting by bike, while the broader modal share appears to have hit 3%. Compared to 2020, the number of people cycling to work has held up strongly. In week one of the study, back in mid-June of 2020, j...Read more -
Final call for Friedrichshafen: Eurobike Show Director talks future and Frankfurt
It’s the end of an era and the beginning of a new, all at once. Eurobike, a two-decade resident of Friedrichshafen moves on after this year’s instalment, having already announced a significant new partnership with Frankfurt as the next host city. Some things change and some things will stay the...Read more -
Eurobike 2021 exceeds expectations with 18,770 visitors
Participation numbers for the 2021 Eurobike trade show have exceeded expectations, according to organisers. A total of 630 exhibitors from 68 countries and 18,770 trade visitors attended the show, while 13,424 consumers came to the two Festival Days. Klaus Wellmann, CEO Messe Friedrichshafen sai...Read more -
A GUIDE TO RIDING SOUTH TYROL: THE MAGIC BEYOND THE FAMOUS CLIMBS
The newer we are to cycling, the more we are blinded by the greatness of the most well-known roads. But the more we ride, the more we learn that certain mountain passes are not quite the same when ridden in real life as they are when raced by the greatest in our sport. Through experience, we lear...Read more -
A RIDE OF LOSS, LOVE, AND LONGING AMONG THE MOUNTAIN ASH
Cycling writer Peter Foot takes us along for a stirring ride as he ventures onto quiet tracks and dirt roads in the Dandenongs Ranges, east of Melbourne, Australia. As you’ll read, this wasn’t your average bike ride – it was an opportunity to step back and take a look at a world gone mad, and to ...Read more -
What is the difference between MIPS, Spin and Wavecel helmets?
Please see the physical analysi Obviously, the safest bicycle helmets are equipped with some anti rotation impact technology, and rotation impact is the main cause of concussion, which can be seen from the independent test results of helmets released by Virginia Tech. The helmets from left to ri...Read more
