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The CTC and the Cycle Campaign Network are looking for the best UK projects that promote cycling and benefit the local community at the same time.

It was standing room only at The Lodge on the University of Colorado campus at Colorado Springs on Wednesday evening when Dr. Ed Burke -- who died on November 7 -- was honoured at a memorial service, according to VeloNews. An estimated 400 people attended the hour-long service, including a who's who of American cycling.

The race commentator will be keeping fit in the winter months thanks to sponsorship from Fishers Outdoor Leisure and Condors of London. Liggett tried out the Tacx I-magic 'virtual reality' trainers at Cycle 2002, and was hooked.

If customers ever ask you about cycle-specific travel insurance, here's what to tell them...

The joint award goes to Sustrans and Ercol Furniture. The pairing were winners of the Arts, Business and Community Award at the Arts & Business Awards 2002, held at the Elizabeth Hall, South Bank, London.