NEWS
Will Cookson deliver knock out blow to McQuaid hopes?
The election to determine who will head up cycle sport’s governing body takes place this month, but will the British Cycling boss manage to unseat the sometimes controversial reign of Pat McQuaid?
By Carlton Reid
AS THIS issue lands the UCI presidential election will be just days away, where the current president Pat McQuaid is going head-to-head with British Cycling CEO Brian Cookson. We at BikeBiz have spoken out in support
of Cookson, alongside a long list of brands, national federations and cycle stars supporting the British Cycling boss, including Sir Chris Hoy, David Millar, Greg Lemond, Dame Sarah Storey, Sir David Brailsford and the British Olympic Association. Aside from a number of sport-based mistakes, McQuaid has paid little attention to the bicycle builders and parts suppliers that power the sport of cycling. His labelling process for bikes – and parts such as wheels – was rushed through with little involvement from manufacturers. Sir Dave Brailsford said: "I've worked
closely with Brian for over a decade and seen how his leadership and support has helped transform cycling in Britain. His knowledge and integrity will enable him to make a significant contribution to the sport at globally in the role of UCI President."
UK Candidate Brian Cookson
“I think he (Cookson) would be a fantastic candidate. Brian is a
cyclist himself and he listens to rider’s views...” Sir Chris Hoy
Safe Shed launched to hamper thieves
A FLATPACKED ‘Safe Shed’ is being launched to the bike industry to combat bike crime at residential properties. Designed to deter thieves from making
off with bikes stored in ‘easy target’ sheds, Safe Shed provides a cage and alarm combination designed to provide peace of mind for consumers. Priced at £299 with the alarm, the
product is sold flat packed and then built within the shed in question before being bolted down to the shed floor. BikeBiz saw the prototype version put
together by two men – the production edition will use more permanent snap bolts instead of butterfly bolts and will sport a thicker mesh.
The included alarm is set up to be
activated when the shed door is opened, so any potential thief has to break into the cage while the alarm is sounding. The makers told BikeBiz that they expect that most opportunist thieves will – having seen the cage – not go ahead with trying to steal the bike in question.
8 BIKEBIZ OCTOBER With applications for businesses, as well
as for consumers, Safe Shed is manufactured in the UK. 01843 296555
KOOLSTOP IS bringing its latest ranges to the Cycle Show later this month. Among the latest products the brand is exhibiting is the new Campi Super Record Holder – a forged aluminium holder with dual pivot adjustment that houses Koolstop’s Dual Compound pads. The SR Holder features water grooves weighing 34.6 grams per pair.
Other highlights include Koolstop’s new
V-type 2 insert, which now has 1.5mm more pad material than the brand’s original V-Type insert and still fits most of
BIKEBIZ.COM
Shimano’s V-Brake style holders. See the new products in person over at Stand E1 at Cycle Show, running Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th.
www.koolstop.eu
Sir Chris Hoy said: "Brian Cookson has put his hat in the ring and I think he would be a fantastic president for the UCI. Brian is a cyclist, he's passionate about listening to the riders, to their views and improving all areas that can be improved.
"I think we've come to the end of an
era that we're glad to see the back of in the sport, but it's not entirely over and a lot of work needs to be done to make cycling the way we want it to be."
www.briancookson.org
Koolstop provides stopping power at NEC show
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