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Yellow-themed carbon fibre factory owned by Greg LeMond heading for Grimsby, and could create 400 jobs
In what’s been described as “a massive capital investment” that could create up to 400 jobs in Grimsby, Greg LeMond’s carbon fibre-manufacturing company has had planning permission approved for the construction of a giant new factory.LeMond Carbon, founded by the three-time Tour de France winner, has “applied its carbon fibre expertise in high-performance cycling to other … Read more
Torq Energy Jellies Sample Pack
If you’re tired of gels and bars and fancy some vegan jellies that will keep you energised and fuelled without giving you stomach issues, this could be the perfect product. Torq Energy Jellies come in three pleasant flavours, berries, orange and lime, and deliver around 30g of carbs per pack.I found the jellies enjoyable to … Read more
Cycling clothing brand La Passione closes, but founder promises “new chapter”
Italian cycling clothing brand La Passione closed at the end of 2024, one of its founders saying the decision was made to pursue a “new chapter” and “embrace new challenges”.The company’s website now displays a holding message: “La Passione closes its online store at the end of 2024. Stay with us to discover what the future … Read more
“A new benchmark for steel all-road bikes”: Fairlight Strael gets a huge redesign
Fairlight has unveiled an updated version of its Strael, the 4.0 version coming with a new variant Reynolds 853 steel tubeset and clearance for 39mm tyres. The Strael 4.0 is also said to be lighter, stronger, and more versatile than previously with its designer Dom Thomas saying it “sets a new benchmark for steel all-road … Read more
Cyclists “increasingly fearful” after death of “very experienced” rider in collision, as police increase patrols and urge near miss reporting to “deter dangerous driving and protect cyclists”
Police Scotland faced questions from cyclists over “measures being taken to protect vulnerable road users”, the force stating that it would increase patrols and take reports of close passes “seriously” following the death of a “very experienced” cyclist in a collision last month.David Lang was hit in a collision involving the driver of a car in Eaglesham, a village … Read more
National junior 25-mile TT champion killed in collision while training
Tributes have been paid to a talented young cyclist who was killed in a road traffic collision this weekend while on a training ride with friends in Lancashire. Aidan Worden, who won the National Junior 25-mile Time Trial Championship last year, died following a collision with a car being driven in Hoddlesden, near Darwen, at around … Read more
