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John Kerry, the Democrat challenger for the US presidency, likes his bicycle, as reported before on BikeBiz.com. So, his latest spill won't dent his enthusiasm for cycling. Kerry has previously injured his shoulder in a fall from one of his many bicycles. His current favoured mount? A Serotta Ottrott...

Raleigh supplied Choppers to a variety of celebs in a bid to boost the bike's street cred. Three were said to have been sent to Chez Beckham for David, Posh and Brooklyn. And, if Arsene Wenger could raise the cash, he would like the $40m striker to move from Real Madrid to Arsenal: Becks could then travel to work in style...

The Whistler Mountain Bike Park is promoted as "largest mountain bike destination in the world" and is "synonymous with extreme, lift-accessed riding." Suppliers like to sponsor the park to be associated with these claims. They also like to supply products for the resort's rental fleet because bikes and P&A that can withstand WMBP abuse can survive just about anything...

Ultimate Products of Oldham is producing a 25-model range of Land Rover branded bikes, topping out at £400. The bikes, announced on this site in January, ship in May. Most are MTBs, but there are also hybrids, jump bikes and two folding bicycles. Here are the first pix...

Metro Tyres Ltd of New Delhi makes bicycle and moped tyres and tubes for domestic consumption.