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Santini Cycling Wear and Unipublic have presented the official leader jerseys for La Vuelta 22. The jerseys were presented yesterday, 14th June, in the La Grupetta store at the Parque Comercial Rio Norte shopping mall in the Spanish capital. Also unveiled were the four kits designed and made by Santini …

A community bike shop that was set up in partnership by Westminster City Council, Groundwork London and Cycle Confident has been providing opportunities for out-of-work residents to train as bike mechanics and be paid the London Living Wage while they are learning. Throughout the six-month programme, the trainees work alongside …

Marzocchi has launched the new Bomber Air shock. Featuring a purpose-built asymmetrical shock reservoir, the Bomber Air gives a better fit in more frames and easy access to the compression adjuster. The large volume shock rezi increases oil flow and volume for consistent performance on the biggest hits and longest …

Peaty’s has launched the Holeshot BioFibre tubeless tyre sealant, following two years of development. “Sealant might not be the most exciting topic, but Peaty’s have been working super hard on a replacement formula for the past couple of years,” said a statement from the brand. “The result is a totally …

Saddleback will be taking over the exclusive UK and Ireland distribution of Pivot Cycles on 1st July. Upgrade Bikes last week announced that it will cease being the distributor for Pivot Cycles from the start of next month, after picking up sole UK distribution for the US brand back in 2010. …

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Behind the scenes it has been a big year for Rouleur and Privateer, with the newly formed Gruppo Media at the helm. Jonathon Harker speaks with Bruce Sandell and Guy Andrews to find out how the MBO will change things front of house…