Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, the president of Turkmenistan went on a bicycle ride this morning. He was greeted by many hundreds of people forced to stand clapping for him and to join him on his ride as dancers and singers performed along his route.
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The environment is an increasingly significant subject for consumers and many companies are now adopting eco-friendly strategies, technologies, and products. Bikes are by definition an environmentally sustainable means of transport so bike lovers, in particular, are increasingly focusing on new ways to help safeguard the environment. Santini Cycling Wear has always been a keen Zero Miles advocate. It also introduced several models made from recycled fabrics in 2020 and this year added TIPA compostable packaging to the mix. Even the World Champion jerseys have been sustainable since January 2021.
Selle Italia launches Flite Boost kit Carbonio Superflow “MVDP edition”: a unique saddle signed by Mathieu van der Poel, the rising Dutch star of professional cycling.
A beautiful piece named “Bicicletas” (Bicycles) by Chilean guitarist and composer Horacio Salinas. From the album Música para cine Vol. 1 (Music for Cinema Vol. 1).
Selle Italia presents Model X Green Superflow, the first saddle to emerge from the new eco-sustainable Green-Tech production process, completely designed and developed in Italy. A revolutionary product, unique to its kind throughout the world, which combines high performance, care for the environment, Italian manufacturing, and competitive pricing.
The exponential increase in e-cargo-bike use for personal mobility and logistics has paved the way for the growing demand for safety and maneuverability. Thanks to the first anti-lock braking system for e-cargo bikes developed by Blubrake, riding these vehicles becomes safer.
Selle Italia introduces the Flite Boost Pro Team version at Strade Bianche 2021, one of the Italian brand’s most renowned and loved saddles. The new Flite Boost Pro Team Kit Carbonio Superflow is a concentrate of technology: carbon rail with a 10-millimeter increase in length, hard-wearing Fibra-Tek cover material, and with Superflow’s extreme lightness and cutout. A saddle chosen by professionals, now also available for amateurs.
Team Qhubeka ASSOS, Africa’s WorldTour team partners with Busby, UK safety app leaders. Busby aims to make bike riding, as well as other sports and activities, safer.
WOMEN’S DAY: the Granfondo Stelvio Santini on June 6 is celebrating its female entrants with a new eco-friendly special women’s jersey.
A very rare photo of the young Fausto Coppi from the fifth edition (1938) of the Italian semi-classic cycling race Giro dell’Appennino.