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How to Choose Cross-Country Ski Gear
There are two main ways to enjoy cross-country skiing (also known by the umbrella term "Nordic skiing"): You can either classic ski or skate ski. With each one, your heel is always "free" (not connected to the ski as with downhill skiing) and you use your muscles and gear to move yourself forwar...Read more -
Counterfeit Dysons and dodgy chargers: 90% of products entering UK fail safety tests
Counterfeit Dyson hairdryers with dodgy fuses, unsafe air-fryers and – inevitably – dangerous DIY converted electric bikes were among the thousands of products refused entry into the UK this year by Suffolk Trading Standards Imports Team at the port of Felixstowe, which handles almost half of all...Read more -
Cardboard helmet passes safety tests
Designer claims it absorbs three times the energy of standard helmets. Much is made today with carbon fiber, but this year the hot new material might be one that was first patented back in 1856 in England. Known as corrugated or pleated paper, it is more commonly known as cardboard. A student at...Read more -
Cycling: A Journey Fueled by Speed, Passion, and Love for Sports
Cycling is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a lifestyle, a passion, and for many, a profound love for sports. The rhythmic cadence of pedaling, the rush of wind against your face, and the thrill of speed create an exhilarating experience that captivates millions around the globe. W...Read more -
Skiing: The Ultimate Adventure of Speed and Passion
Skiing is more than just a sport; it embodies a unique blend of adventure, speed, and passion that captivates enthusiasts around the globe. For many, the thrill of gliding down snow-covered slopes is synonymous with freedom and enjoyment. The crisp mountain air, the breathtaking views, and the ad...Read more -
More Resorts Open as Winter Approaches
When we arrived in Gurgl in Austria at the weekend it was bitterly cold with the morning temperature at -8. By Sunday afternoon it was +5. There is good covering on the pistes, but there is no off piste to ski and this part of the Alps needs some more natural snow.But on the piste with grooming ...Read more -
Why are teams wearing TT helmets in road races?
2024 may be the year of the dragon in the Chinese zodiac, but in cycling, it’s proving to be the year of the aero helmet. Already, we’ve seen some big tech trends emerge on top of riders’ heads, notably Kask’s new ear-cover helmet, and a smattering of time trial lids in the peloton. This week, a...Read more -
Jumbo-Visma to wear brain-design helmets at Paris Roubaix to raise helmet awareness
Jumbo-Visma to wear brain-design helmets at Paris Roubaix to raise helmet awareness Wout Van Aert, Marianne Vos and their Team Jumbo Visma teammates are set to wear newly designed helmets at this year’s Paris Roubaix and Paris Roubaix Femmes, having also worn them during their pre-race rec...Read more -
How do MET make their helmets?
How do MET make their helmets? Ever wondered how a MET (from helMET in case you were wondering) helmet is made? We went to the company’s Italian headquarters to find out… Founded on the shores of Lake Como, Italy in 1987 by Lucianna Sala and Massimo Gaiatto, the MET helmet factory now sits in the...Read more
