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The Campaign for Rural England (patron: HM The Queen) has published a guide on how campaigners can create the right conditions for making country lanes more friendly to walkers, cyclists and horse-riders. The 'quiet lanes' idea works well in Jersey, with vulnerable users having priority over motorised traffic. Cars tend to steer clear of Jersey's 15mph lanes, making the lanes more attractive for locals and tourists alike.

Kona Clump dirt jumper John Cowan will be sitting in a beach chair on his back porch with a fistful of cash to dole out to the best dirt jumpers at the first 'John Cowan Backyard Jam' dirt jump contest on October 9th in San Diego, California, the day before the start of Interbike's On-Dirt Demo

New research from the UK-based Outdoor Industries Association has found there's a bigger crossover between walking and cycling than previously thought.

Indepedent lab analysis conducted at ICS Laboratories of Ohio awarded eyewear products from Oakley the top scores in every sunglass performance category measured. This is the second year Oakley has topped out in the Private Pilot magazine's test.

It's a prototype and distinctive. If you're offered a Sub 5 that doesn't look quite the same as usual, contact Orange.