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Those are two of the findings of scientists due to attend 'Panic Attack: Interrogating our obsession with risk', a conference taking place at London's Royal Institution on Friday 9th May

The UCI has introduced the rules for the mandatory wearing of helmets for professional roadies, rules which came into force yesterday. One key stumbling block was removed when the UCI agreed pros could remove their helmets on 5km climbs

Akram Sheikh, president of the All Pakistan Cycle and Cycle Parts Manufacturers Association [APCCPMA], said on Saturday that illegal imports of Chinese bicycles at dumping prices is "a matter of concern." This is a concern shared by COLIBI, the European bicycle manufacturer's association, which will apply for the renewal of anti-dumping duties against complete Chinese bicycles. The current duties come up for review in July 2005.

Lab-Gear of Sydney, Australia, produces tech cycle clothing and sells gear via its website, including into the UK. Now a UK distributor is being sought.

The go-longer bar company of California already sponsors Lance Armstrong and is the official 'sports nutrition partner' of the UCI (no doubt Hein Verbruggen snacks on PowerBars during his daily 100-mile training rides) but has now tied up a deal to feed all the riders in this year's Tour.