For more than a decade, Luca Guercilena has been one of the most influential figures in modern cycling. The only Italian general manager in the mens WorldTour, he has overseen the transformation of Leopard-Trek into Trek-Segafredo and now Lidl-Trek, guiding the organisation into the sports elite....

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Nobody wants to find out their bike has been stolen. It can be a devastating experience, which prompts a string of frustrating steps, such as reporting the theft to the police and speaking to your insurance provider. It also raises the question, how am I going to get around? Thats where Brompton has decided to step in. It is offering any Londoners who have had their bicycle stolen free bike hire while they seek a replacement. Brompton has decided to offer complimentary cycle hire following London Cycling Campaigns report into bicycle theft, which was published last week. LCC estimates 40,000 bicycles are stolen annually in the capital city and that only 2 per cent of these bikes are recovered. Read more: Four steps to follow if your bike is stolen Julian Scriven, managing director of Brompton Bike Hire, says: It is saddening to hear the scale of bike thefts in the Capital, especially since the popularity of travelling via two wheels has increased dramatically in recent years. Were delighted to be able to help Londoners get back into the saddle and reduce the worries of finding an immediate bike replacement by providing complimentary access to a bike from one of our many hire stations across the city, Scriven adds. Londoners can email brompton@wearetheromans.com to receive a code that will provide them with complimentary bike hire for two weeks from the folding bicycle companys Brompton Bike Hire locations via the Brompton app. To find your closest bike hire station, you can look at Bromptons interactive map. LCC has launched a petition, which calls for action on bike theft in London. Kyle Dewick / Our Media LCCs survey of 1,924 London cyclists also found that 79 per cent of those reporting the loss of a bike said the Metropolitan Police had taken no action and 68 per cent considered the police response inadequate. The campaign group has launched a petition that accompanies its report, which calls on the deputy mayor for policing and crime to implement its recommendations to reduce bike theft in London. The recommendations include that the mayor reinstates the cycling theft task force; that the Met Police tracks bicycle theft properly; and that the government makes bike marking and logging with a bike register mandatory, as it is in France. In January, we reported that the British Transport Police had reversed its decision not to investigate thefts of bicycles that had been left outside train stations for more than two hours. There was a call from the Liberal Democrats last year to implement bike bait operations to catch bicycle thieves. Bromptons latest accounts reveal losses of 2m and a drop in sales. CEO Will Butler-Adams said this was driven by challenges in the industry and wider global economic uncertainty but the company remains optimistic.

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Astral Cycling is bringing a little throwback shine, or rather, subdued shine, to the trail world with a limited-edition Matte Silver Serpentine wheelset.(All Photos/Astral)The Oregon-based wheel and component maker is offering its best-selling alloy MTB wheelset in a matte silver finish for a short production run. If youve been watching the slow resurgence of silver bits on modern builds, this one lands right on trend.Same Serpentine, New LookUnder the new finish, its the same Serpentine riders already know. That means:32mm internal width6069 aluminum constructionAvailable in 28h and 32hBuilt as complete wheels or sold as rimsThe Serpentine has always been Astrals all-around alloy trail wheel. Its wide enough for modern tire profiles, durable enough for aggressive riding, and priced well below boutique carbon territory. What changes here is the aesthetic.Why Matte Silver?First off it looks cooler than matte carbon, but thats just my opinion, man. Also, Astral has played with polished silver before, and according to the brand, riders wanted more. But polished aluminum comes with a production bottleneck and, in Oregons damp climate, maintenance.The matte finish sidesteps both issues.It keeps that neo-retro silver look thats been popping up on custom builds and hardtails lately, but its easier to produce and better suited to real-world riding conditions. In other words, you get the vibe without the constant polishing.Truly LimitedThis isnt a standing catalog option. Astral built a small batch of complete wheels laced to White Industries CLD hubs with Sapim spokes, and theyre ready to ship now.Once those are gone, additional rims and wheel builds will be available via pre-order for April delivery but only in limited quantities. When trail season ramps up, Astral says theyll shift focus back to regular production.Translation: if silver is your thing, dont wait around.Astral LE Matte Silver Serpentine Pricing & AvailabilityComplete wheelset (White Industries CLD hubs): $1,349Rims: $199Available now while supplies last.The post Astral Drops Limited-Edition Matte Silver Serpentine Wheels Neo-Retro Trail Vibes, While They Last appeared first on Bikerumor.