11 things we’ve learnt this week

1. An ostrich can keep pace with a cyclist.
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2. The UCI’s Extreme Weather Protocol allows races to be altered and even cancelled because of air pollution, among other things.
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3. Trackstanding in Sydney, Australia, can apparently lead to a fine for ‘dangerous cycling’.
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4. The UCI’s first detected case of ‘mechanical doping’ has led to a big spike in sales of motor-assisted road bikes. 
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5. There’s such a thing as The Bicycle Colouring Book for adults.
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6. You can propose to a loved one with an engraved bicycle bell.
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7. Russian pro cycling team Katusha is branching out into clothing.
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8.Fabian Cancellara is going to buy a motorised bike. 
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9. Trek has a new Domane in the works, probably with a new method of damping vibration in the front end.
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10. Double Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton will ride at the Cheltenham Festival. You know, over the jumps on a horse (called Pacha Du Polder).
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11. SRAM eTap Red wireless shifting works really, really well. 
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