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intentmedia.co.uk • cavendish serenades covent garden shoppers • sram collaborates with artists Art relief
High art and bicycle components are as unlikely bedfellows as you could imagine, but last month SRAM auctioned off some unusual bicycle paraphernalia in aid of World Bicycle Relief. The unique sculptures,
World Bicycle Relief benefitted from the proceeds of the auction
created using brakes pads, cranks and the like, were auctioned off on eBay as part of its Part Project. Find out more at
worldbicyclerelief.org
Cav fights for the right
Mark Cavendish headed down to the recently opened Specialized Concept Store in Covent Garden to a party in support of Specialized’s charity partner, Right to Play – and its 2012 Bike Ride event. Right to Play improves the lives of children in disadvantaged parts of the world through sport and play activities. Needless to say, the shop was packed out with those attempting to catch sight of the Manx Missile quizzed by sports presenter John Inverdale. Find out about Right to Play at
www.rightoplay.org.uk/cycle
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“There is not just one reason why more people might not want to go by bike so all the initiatives in the programme will help in some way, getting more and more people onto their bikes when making that daily commute. This is in line with one of British Cycling’s over- arching aims of getting more people riding their bikes more often. I'm particularly pleased this initiative is being launched in the home town of the Great Britain Cycling Team." Chris Boardman, at the launch of
Transport for Greater Manchester’s £4.9 million plan to boost cycle commuter services and facilities.
Chris Boardman gets behind the £5m cycling Manchester scheme
"Work is beginning on how London gears up to move to the next level of cycling infrastructure and continuing to improve safety. That work will include an assessment of Bow Roundabout, which TfL have been asked to report back to the mayor on as a matter of urgency." London Mayor’s director of
environment Kulveer Ranger reveals TfL will review junctions on Cycle
Superhighways, following pressure by campaigners.
“Now that we benefit from a world- class facility it makes sense to ensure we have the right structure in place within the BMX programme to effectively identify and develop future talent. “The academy will enable us to do so
and generate a stream of riders, hopefully with the quality to succeed at the highest level, meaning we can look ahead to 2016, 2020 and beyond with optimism.” British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford on the re-opening of the residential BMX Academy in Manchester
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