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Rapha and Palace Skateboards have collaborated to create a limited-edition capsule collection to be worn by the WorldTour team EF Pro Cycling at this year’s Giro d’Italia. In addition, the team’s livery will receive a complete overhaul that will see the entire fleet of Cannondale race bikes and POC helmets …

Boyd Cycling has launched its second annual wheel trade-up programme and includes any wheelset of any brand and in any condition for the month of October. Last year, Boyd Cycling donated more than 50 sets of wheels to juniors through its trade-in programme. Launched on 1st October, the 2020 programme …

Orbea has launched its new Ordu bike – “an elegant blend of aerodynamics, weight, handling and ergonomics”. The new Ordu frame offers a total drag reduction of 11.5%, the company said, which translates into an aerodynamic improvement of 41 seconds over a 180 kilometre run at an average of 43 …

The digital edition of BikeBiz October is now available. This month, we look at sustainability within the bike industry, reflect on last month’s Local Bike Shop Day, and catch up Intense Europe, RRP, Superstrata, BikeRegister and Busby. This month’s sector guides are road bikes and accessories and chains, gears and cranks. …

Halfords has reported continued growth in cycling, up 46% like-for-like in the five-week period to 25th September. H1 profit before tax is expected to be in excess of £55 million, as a result of the momentum in cycling and motoring products and services. The retailer’s 20-week trading update on 8th …

Alan Ramsey of RoadPeace says that the hate directed at cycling online is not too dissimmilar in nature of racial slurs

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