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Michelin has launched two new BMX racing tyres, the Pilot SX and Pilot SX Slick. These performance tyres form part of the brand’s Racing Line range of rubber and are targeted at competitive racers and riders looking for ‘the ultimate blend of speed and grip to compete at the highest …

The National Bicycle Tyre Recycling Scheme now has 200 collection sites, or Velorim Centres, across England, Scotland and Wales. The scheme is targeting 1,000 collection points by the end of 2021. Bike shops, hire-schemes, bike repair centres and retailers across the UK have signed up to recycle all their scrap …

Michelin has added the new Force AM 2 and Wild AM 2 to its range of MTB tyres. The tyres join the Competition Line and are designed to satisfy the needs of all mountain and trail riders looking for extra grip and performance. Taking their inspiration and borrowing technology directly …

Continental has changed its management in the Specialty Tires business unit. Wolfgang Thomale, head of the entire Specialty Tires business unit, is now also responsible for the associated Two-Wheel Tires segment, which was previously under the management of Thomas Falke. Falke is now responsible for the Commercial Specialty Tires segment, which …

Hutchinson Cycling Dpt., formerly known as Hutchinson Tires, has unveiled its new website. The brand has invested time and resources in building a new content-rich site to improve online interaction with customers and provide a comprehensive catalogue of its complete current range of tyres, technologies and accessories covering all disciplines …

This month, we take a look at the latest wheels, tyres and inner tubes from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Halo Wheels, Campagnolo, Challenge, Bosch, Scope, Continental, Reserve, Arisun, Impac, WTB, Michelin, Princeton CarbonWorks, Panaracer, Hutchinson, Acros, CST, ETC, Zipp, Race Face, FFWD, Teravail, Goodyear, DT …

Gecko has patented a cellular rubber technology, offering a new way for bike tyres to be recycled. Rebecca Morley catches up with director Richard Adams

Halo has released a gravel tyre range, consisting of three distinct tread patterns to cover all conditions and surfaces. Developed over a three-year period, the range has been refined to offer minimal rolling resistance, high traction levels and, where needed, mud-shedding abilities. It consists of the RXR, GXR and GXC …

Continental’s Urban Taraxagum bicycle tyre, made from dandelion rubber, has won the German Sustainability Award 2021 in the category ‘Responsible Design’. “We are very pleased to receive this award,” said Dr Carla Recker, who heads the development project for obtaining natural rubber from dandelions at Continental. “The fact that we …

Cyclorise has added Onza Tires to its portfolio of brands. “Onza Tires is proud to once again be active in the UK and have the opportunity to deliver Swiss performance tyres to the riders,” said owner Michel Manz. “We’ve found a great partner in Cyclorise with people who are like-minded …