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MPs and peers launch inquiry ahead of new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) has launched an inquiry to determine how to harness potential for active travel in England ahead of the government’s forthcoming second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, also known as CWIS2.As part of the inquiry, which goes by the name Reaching Our Active Travel Potential, the APPGCW … Read more
Hydra Tech Pro Strada21 Bib Shorts
The Hydra Tech Pro Strada21 Bib Shorts are designed for warm weather riding – ‘from spring to the height of summer’ – and feature a floating pad similar to those found in other manufacturers’ top-of-the-line bibs. They’re well thought out, with great attention to detail such as the stitching, minimal labels and flat bib straps, … Read more
Pirelli launches the P7 Sport clincher tyre, an all-rounder for “robustness, grip and durability”
Italian tyre giants Pirelli has added another clincher tyre to its road bike range, dubbed the P7 Sport. Unlike the P Zero range for racing and the tubeless-ready Cinturato Velo aimed at all-road riding, the P7 Sport is touted as “the ultimate all-round training tyre” for road cyclists. The price is also much lower than current tyres … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 597: Driver overtakes cyclist despite oncoming bus … then turns left
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series is one of those where you do wonder what on earth was going through the motorist’s head before overtaking a cyclist despite a double-decker bus approaching from the opposite direction.And underlining the pointlessness of the driver deciding to put themself and any other occupants of the … Read more
Chris Froome to support team leader Michael Woods at Tour de France
Chris Froome will support Israel Start-Up Nation team leader Michael Woods at the Tour de France which starts a week on Saturday, with the four-time yellow jersey winner taking on the role of road captain in his return to the race after a two-year absence.The 36 year old’s career was almost ended in June 2019 when … Read more
More bike parts supply chain problems loom as Shimano factory shut down temporarily
Shimano’s factory in Malaysia will remain closed for the next fortnight due to a government imposed lockdown following a surge in COVID-19 cases, raising the prospect in further disruption to the supply chain for bike parts.The factory had been operating at 60 per cent capacity since 1 June due to government measures aimed at containing … Read more
Fuel up! Check out 6 of the best nutritional products from NamedSport
Although NamedSport is a relatively new name in the world of sports supplements, its history – and wide range of endorsements – means it is a brand that athletes of all levels can trust with their nutrition and hydration requirements. NamedSports is the sister brand to Named – which stands for NAtural MEDicine – an Italian company with two decades of experience as a supplier … Read more