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In this weeks AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Better ideas for cycling broadcasting, Pog’s legend grows, new women’s rivalries, is One Cycling “imminent?” Lappartient’s future, Trump Looks to World Cup and Olympics…# Catch up on pro cycling and its context within the broader world of sports with AIRmail Analysis, Insight and Reflections from The Outer Line. You can subscribe to AIRmail here, and check out The Outer Lines extensive library of articles on the governance and economics of cycling here. #Key Takeaways:How Current Broadcasting Trends Can Help CyclingPogaars Legend Continues to GrowOne Cycling Seems Anything but ImminentWill Lappartient Stick It Out With the UCI?Trump Looks to the Olympics and World CupCycling on…

This is big news for Brompton fans. The much-loved Brompton World Championship (BWC) is returning to London. This time around, it will be a weekend-long event from 21 to 23 June 2024. “Expect all the pageantry of the Brompton World Championships as you know it, including the classic BWC race on a specially designed circuit in the heart of the city,” the British manufacturer of folding bicycles revealed in a statement on its website. BWC to Be Held in London This Year This year, tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Friends and family are also encouraged to attend the event, which will include various activities, from entertainment, food, drinks, and merch to test drives in one festival…

Electric bikes are pretty smart in general. They help you get up hills. A lot of them have lights connected to the battery. Some even have a kickstand. The Urtopia Carbon One doesn’t come with a kickstand as standard. But it does have a built-in GPS tracker. You can unlock it with your thumb. It alerts you if someone tries to steal it. It has indicators. It has a carbon-fibre frame. It looks a bit like a lightning bolt. You can talk to it. It even has built-in speakers! It’s the all-singing, all dancing, e-bike of the future. But should you actually buy one? Urtopia Carbon One E-Bike Range Terrain Style Value Quality 3.9 Summary A truly beautiful electric bike…

Cycling in urban environments can be one of life’s greatest joys. Feeling the wind in your hair, seeing a city in a beautiful new way, and exploring the nooks and crannies beyond well-trodden paths are all things that city cyclists love about travelling on two wheels. In this piece, we’ll explore some of the best cities in the world for cyclists – from infrastructure to environment to culture, these are the best spots across the globe to take your bike on an urban adventure.  What Makes a “Bike-Friendly City”? When we’re deciding what makes a ‘bike friendly city’, we’re looking for the following things: Great cycling infrastructure, including protected lanes Deprioritisation of cars in favour of bicycles Popularity of cycling…