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Alé has put its facilities at the service of a well-known Italian company for the sewing and packing of medical coats. The medical garments, which will be donated to hospitals, are certified EU 1196200141 for protection from biological agents. For now, the initiative is a small contribution but Alessia Piccolo, …

Modmo has launched its flagship electric bike, the Saigon. Designed to be the bike what will replace a car, Saigon is the “first-ever” fully modular bike, adding a “whole new level of utility to your ride”. It has an 18.5Ah battery allowing up to 200km of pedal-assisted cycling per charge. …

One-third of cyclists in the UK have been involved in an accident on the road, with almost one-fifth of these incidents caused by cars, according to a survey by the personal injury team at JMW Solicitors. The survey of more than 1,500 cyclists revealed that 35% of respondents have been …

Hiplok is to donate 100 locks to NHS workers at hospitals recently targeted by bike thieves. The Warwickshire-based company is producing 100 Hiplok Original wearable bike locks, including a special NHS blue version. The first of these locks are already on their way to the Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS …

The Green Commute Initiative (GCI)’s NHS Bike Project is gifting 50 refurbished bicycles, free of charge, to NHS staff members. The project, which was launched earlier this month, urges the local community to donate unwanted but roadworthy bikes. The team, with assistance from local cycling group Baydon Flyers, refurbished and serviced …