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Alongside Nike, Reebok, adidas and Russell Athletic in the first list of 40 sport 'super brands' are Animal, Howies, Science in Sport and Shimano. They joined the pantheon of greats at a glittering ceremony in London.

And it's all about weekend warriors versus elite athletes. USA Triathlon isn't so interested in winning Olympic medals, it wants to devote all its resources to the members who generate the body's funds: amateur triathletes.

BBC Radio Five Live has relaunched its message boards - to date, footy and cricket dominated - with a new look and a different mix of discussion topics, including cycling.

And not just hucking. Road stuff too. A good mix really. The challenge is now whether the group of eight suppliers will let many other niche suppliers join for next year. Some key suppliers have requested 'membership' but would this dilute the show's usefulness or enhance its appeal?

Silverfish was surprised with a chainset-plaque as the first recipient of 'international distributor of the year' from Race Face.