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Garmin Edge Touring and Edge Touring Plus

Garmin Edge Touring and Edge Touring Plus

Garmin has announced the Edge Touring and Edge Touring Plus cycling computers, its first navigators created just for cyclists.

Lunchtime can help increase fitness levels for time-poor workers

Lunchtime can help increase fitness levels for time-poor workers

We can all give a million and one excuses why we can’t or won’t go to the gym but one of the most common reasons is time, says Edward Harrison of Vital Exercise.

Britain’s sporting legacy will help local talent

Britain’s sporting legacy will help local talent

Andy Murray beating off the expected winners at Wimbledon has seen the nation basking in sporting glory. With so much focus on the achievements of British sporting talent and athletes becoming the new modern role model it is time to invest in upcoming talent.

Over 50s walk their dogs to the moon and back 63 times in a week

Over 50s walk their dogs to the moon and back 63 times in a week

Come rain or shine, dog owners will be walking their dogs at the crack of dawn and last thing at night, and the over 50s are no exception.

Brits a nation of exercise excuse makers

Brits a nation of exercise excuse makers

New research shows the nation needs to lighten up when it comes to exercise, with over a third of us (33%) admitting we take it too seriously, and nearly two thirds (62%) coming up with weekly excuses to avoid it completely.

TomTom Runner and Multi-Sport GPS watches launched

TomTom Runner and Multi-Sport GPS watches launched

TomTom has announced the availability and pricing for its new range of GPS watches that deliver at-a-glance performance information for runners, cyclists and swimmers.

Thirty minutes is all you need (…if you push yourself)

Thirty minutes is all you need (…if you push yourself)

The results of a large exercise study have just been published in the leading journal ‘Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise’ and have shown that just thirty minutes of exercise, three times a week, can have significant effects on our health, but only if you work hard!

More kids playing sport post-London 2012

More kids playing sport post-London 2012

A survey commissioned by CBBC's Newsround a year after the London 2012 Olympic and the Paralympic Games suggests that more than half of 8-12 year-old kids across the country play more sport now than before London 2012 - but 42 per cent said there was a new sport they wanted to take up after watching the London 2012 games and couldn't.

Cyclists warned to check their insurance before taking to the saddle

Cyclists warned to check their insurance before taking to the saddle

At the weekend Chris Froome became the second consecutive British winner of the Tour de France - continuing the UK's dominance of the cycling world.

Shop to get fit

Britain’s women burn almost 15,000 calories every year shopping, walking an average of 180 miles, that’s the same as seven marathons, according to Walls Ice Cream, as it launches the 94 calorie Solero Exotic.

Mizuno launches new Wave Enigma 3 training shoe

Mizuno has released the Wave Enigma 3, a neutral shoe that provides a powerful cushioning to weight ratio.

PB Sport helps young competitors

PB Sport helps young competitors

PB Sport is encouraging young people to get involved in sport by becoming the autumn term 2013 prize sponsor for the Sainsbury’s School Games Reward and Recognition Scheme.

Beat children’s body image issues through play

Beat children’s body image issues through play

With children as young as five expressing concerns about the way they look, parents, schools and policy makers must work together to improve children’s body image issues, says counselling psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos

Are drivers aware of cyclists?

Are drivers aware of cyclists?

In the past few years road cycling has increased in popularity, with the current economic climate, and the increase in commuting costs, more and more people are turning to cycling.

Secure your cycles as Tour De France begins this weekend

As the world's top cyclists take to the French roads this weekend, Aviva is warning all budding Bradley's to make sure their bikes are covered when they venture out and about this summer.