Sustrans study shows people in cities want segregated space for cycling The Bike Life study is run every two years by cycling and walking charity Sustrans and seven major cities. Sustrans’ Bike Life 2017, the UK’s biggest assessment of cycling in cities, reveals four in five people (78%) want more protected bike routes built to make cycling safer, even when this could mean less space for other road traffic. The Bike Life study is run every two years by cycling and walking charity Sustrans and seven major cities: Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Greater Manchester and Newcastle. Inspired by the Copenhagen Bicycle Account, it looks at progress across infrastructure, travel habits, public attitudes and the impact of cycling more widely. Bike Life shows that most people living in these cities think cycling is a good thing. Out of the thousands of residents interviewed, sixty four per cent said they would cycle more if on-road cycle routes physically separated from traffic and pedestrians were available. And over two-thirds think their city would be a better place to live and work if more people cycled. Cycling to work The study also found that just over half of households own at least one adult bike but only six per cent of people cycle to and from work. There is huge potential for this number to increase. Sound Engineer Steve Castle lives in Cardiff and is among those who do commute by bike. “I cycle to work and back every day, come wind, rain, shine and all the other in between,” said Steve. “Cycling could be better by being more inclusive – everybody should be able to ride, not just those like me who have become less sensitive to the dangers. “I want to be treated as an equal to other forms of transport on the road. At the same time I am well aware that if it wasn’t for the safety net of both the traffic free Cardiff Bay Barrage and Taff Trail I would never have started in the first place,” he said. Like Steve, over three-quarters of people surveyed think safety needs to be improved for cycling in their city. “Maybe in a generation or so, when we have dedicated space for cyclists, we’ll look back and wonder why so few cyclists chose to cycle. I hope so,” he adds. The impact of residents riding bikes People understand and support the substantial benefits that more cycling brings for congestion, health, air quality and the economy. - People cycling in the seven cities take up to 111,564 cars off our roads each day. If these cars were all in a traffic jam it would tail back 333 miles, a distance greater than from Cardiff to Newcastle. - Cycling averts serious long term health conditions saving the NHS in the seven cities £8 million each year, equivalent to the average salaries of 343 nurses. It is little surprise that three-quarters of residents interviewed for Bike Life would like to see more money spent on cycling in their city. Sustrans is calling on governments at all levels to work together to meet people’s needs and invest in segregated routes that make cycling for everyday journeys safe, convenient and attractive.

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Austria’s Plastic Innovation has recently scooped one of the top honours for its “bicycle of the future” concept as part of the Greenstart Awards in Germany. Bringing forward a new production process, Plastic Innovation claim to be able to turn out a complete frame in just one minute and with the added eco-credentials of being able to build the chassis from recyclable material. What’s more, the process is said to emit less than half the Co2 when compared to the steel and aluminium production processes. The composite injection molding process takes such little time to produce the finished article that, in judging the entry, the Greenstart Jury proclaimed the production method as a big step in reducing lead times and potentially as a game changer in European bicycle production. According to Plastic Innovation, it will licence the technology out to brands, as well as engineering the product in-house for clients. The firm welcomes OEM contact and is not limiting design ideas to any one segment of the market, suggesting there is good faith in the strength of the finished product. Plastic Innovation said upon receiving the award: “We intend to bring bicycle frame production and its value chain back to Europe with an innovative manufacturing process. Our particular focus is on reducing CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process and sustainability throughout the product life cycle.” 47 projects were submitted for the 2017 Greenstart Award with ten start ups making the final cut. Online voting determined three winners, of which the bicycle concept was one. German environment minister Andrä Rupprechter said of the Awards: “I sincerely congratulate the three winning teams. Their ideas and commitment reduce Co2 emissions while at the same time being economically successful. In addition, they trigger a positive chain reaction: The young, climate-friendly companies are making exemplary progress and are thus inspiring many more.” A website is soon to go live for the business. In related news, Pole are similarly looking at reducing their carbon footprint, opting out of carbon production in favour of a fully CNC machined frame innovation.

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Peter Sagan and his Bora teammates will be racing with Wahoo Elemnt Bolt computers in 2018. The Bolt is shown here with what looks to be a K- Edgemount Sagan and Bora to race with Wahoo Elemnt Bolt computers Wahoo signs BORA-hansgrohe for 2018 Next season, world road champion Peter Sagan and his Bora-hansgrohe teammates will be racing with Wahoo Elemnt Bolt computers on their handlebars. The sponsorship is a major breakthrough for Wahoo, the US company best known for its Kickr smart trainers. Wahoo Elemnt Bolt review (4.5 stars) Garmin Edge bike computers: buyer’s guide to all the models Garmin Edge 520 vs Wahoo Elemnt Bolt While Wahoo Kickrs are no stranger to the ranks of elite road professionals, the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt GPS computer has not yet been used in the WorldTour peloton, where GarminEdge and SRM PC8 head units are the norm. Although, we did spot an Elemnt Bolt recently on Marcel Kittel's 2018 Katusha-Alpecin Canyon Aeroad. Bora-hansgrohe will also use Wahoo's Tickr heart-rate straps, which work on both ANT+ and Bluetooth. Wahoo has almost guaranteed itself more photos like this in 2018 - but with an Elemnt Bolt computer on Sagan's bars The Bolt is the slimmed-down version of the original Elemnt GPS computer, which is configured via a rider's smartphone. Wahoo designed the Bolt and its mount with aerodynamics in mind - a first for bike computers. “It’s been a dream of mine to have a World Tour-caliber team racing with Wahoo devices, measuring and planning their stage-winning efforts,” said Chip Hawkins, CEO of Wahoo Fitness. “It was with this goal in mind that we worked with industry leaders in aerodynamics to design the BOLT – with the sole intent of reducing drag and saving watts to help the fastest teams in the world like BORA-hansgrohe go even faster.”

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ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER AND PETER SAGAN TEAM UP TO PROMOTE CYCLING Anne Hidalgo - Mayor of Paris, Arnold Schwarzenegger and world champion Peter Sagan have come together and released statements in support of more people switching to cycling. New research conducted by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group concluded that cycling to work on safe and green infrastructure, can reduce the risk of heart disease, reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and lead to an increase in the average life expectancy of citizens of Paris. To promote the findings and cycling, the mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger the founder of R20 Regions of Climate Action and world champion Peter Sagan have jointly released statements in support of cycling. https://twitter.com/petosagan/status/940248167001546757 "Sorry I can't be there with you in Paris to help spread the word that cycling instead of driving can save thousands of lives every year," Sagan said in a video posted on his social media channels. "I am passionate about getting more people onto their bikes because I know it's good for your health, it makes you happier and it's good for the planet." "I am proud to stand with mayor Hidalgo to bring the life and the spotlight," said Arnold Schwarzenegger. "As we both know, governors and mayors have a duty to protect the health and safety of their citizens, and air pollution is one of the greatest threats to mankind, with over seven million people dying worldwide every year. "Together, through the R20 and C40, we will inspire sub-national leaders around the globe to focus on the immediate dangers and health impacts of fossil fuels," Schwarzenegger said. According to the report, cycling 30 minutes a day or walking at a brisk pace 5 days a week leads to a 23% reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, a 15% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, a 14% reduced risk of depression, a 12% reduced risk of breast cancer, an 11% reduced risk of dementia and an 8% reduced risk of colon cancer. The commitments made under the C40 Green and Healthy Streets Declaration could lead to an estimated 400 air quality related premature deaths reduction, and add 21 days on average to the life expectancy of Paris residents. "If the policies are escalated to cities and regions around the world, the health benefits will affect tens of thousands of people. Now we see just how dangerous those forces who want to prevent the shift to clean and healthy streets really are. Nothing will hold us back," said Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris and C40 chair.