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Specialized UK is joining the eCargo bike sector with the launch of the all-new Turbo Porto – a first for the brand in the UK. On launch, the brand positions the Turbo Porto as, “meticulously crafted to be the highest performing, most refined, most beautiful way for you, your family, …

Rocket Espresso is well-known in the world of cycling. The brand’s quintessential Italian espresso machines have been the pro cyclist’s home coffee maker of choice since 2008. Founder, ex Team Sky and British Champion pro cyclist, Russ Downing has now collaborated with Rocket in Milan to start offering Rocket Espresso …

Focal Events, organisers behind The Dirty Reiver, have announced a new event for the UK Gravel calendar – Gravel Rocks. Taking place from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, this two day, festival style event, will roll out from Duncombe Park on the edges of the North York Moors …

As part of the agreements between Santini and A.S.O., a partnership that includes the supply of leader jerseys for the Tour de France, as well as dedicated capsule collections for other races in the A.S.O. circuit, Santini has introduced the Paris-Roubaix, La Flèche Wallonne, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège collections. With Paris-Roubaix, La …

The future of Wiggle CRC and its associated brands looks set to be confirmed with multiple outlets reporting Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has purchased the business. As initially reported by The Times, the group, now run by Ashley’s son-in-law Michael Murray, has purchased the cycling and multisport business for less …

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