11 things we've learnt this week

1. Sir Bradley Wiggins joined the reality ski jumping show The Jump because he’s afraid of getting fat.
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2. The most effective and aerobically efficient way to climb on gradients up to 10% is seated, but out-of-saddle pedalling can boost your power output and helps you to produce the required power to tackle gradients in excess of 10%.
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3. Tom Boonen is the first professional rider to win a road race on a bike fitted with disc brakes.
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4. You can get tyre levers that fit inside your handlebar and double as bar end plugs.
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5. Despite being sponsored by SRAM, Team Katusha uses direct mount brakes from Shimano.
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6. Campagnolo’s mid-level Potenza groupset can be made to look stunning when it’s polished up and classic Campag logos have been added.
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7. You can buy heated winter insoles whose temperature can be controlled via a smartphone. 
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8. Cyclists account for up to 70 per cent of all traffic using Blackfriars Bridge in London at peak times.
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9. One in 10 people in the UK have forgotten how to ride a bike.
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10. It’s possible to ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats through virtual reality.
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11. Shimano has a sports camera that will start recording when you hit a preset speed, power, or position in your ride.
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