Cycle Show 2009
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Enjoy a day out at the nation’s favourite cycle show this year at Earls Court 1 London. See all the latest bike launches before they hit the high street, get advice and order your new bike direct from the stands, try out the latest bikes on various test tracks and see cycling celebrities, watch high profile BMX riders on the street course plus much, much
The Cycle Show 2009 is open for four days this October. Tickets will be available to book online soon.
Thursday 8th October – Trade and press preview day only (not open to the public)
Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October – Open to the public
Whether you’re a commuter, you ride on dirt, track or road, or simply enjoy a bike ride at the weekend with your family and friends, the Cycle Show is not to be missed
The Cycle Show 2009 is being held at..
Earls Court Exhibition Centre
Warwick Road
London
SW5 9TA
How to Get There
BY BIKE
There are several good cycle routes to Earls Court 1 from the City and the West End visit journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk for different routes. Park your bike at the show, the Brompton bike park is situated in the Brompton entrance to the show.
BY TUBE
The nearest tube stops are Earls Court 1 and West Brompton.
For Earls Court One, exit at the Warwick Road exit of Earls Court station and the entrance to the venue is directly opposite the station.
Earls Court station is on the District and Piccadilly lines.
West Brompton Station is on the District line on the Wimbledon Branch from Earls Court.
BY TRAIN
London Overground and Southern trains run direct services to West Brompton station for Earls Court and Kensington Olympia. Direct services run from Clapham Junction, Gatwick Airport, East Croydon, Watford Junction and Willesden Junction.
BY BUS
Earls Court 1 London is served by the routes 74, 328, C1 and C3 to Warwick Road and the 190 to Lillie Road.
BY CAR
From M1/A1/M11/A10 take the A406 westbound to A4. Continue on A4 over Hammersmith Flyover until A4 becomes West Cromwell Road and follow signs.
From M4/A4 follow directions as above.
CAR PARKING
Visitors wishing to travel by car are advised to pre-book a parking space at www.eco.co.uk or call the booking line on 0871 871 9809 or for international callers 0044 207 598 2515 (open 0900 – 1700 Monday to Friday)
BY AIR
Earls Court is easy to access from the three main London airports: Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted.
From Gatwick, take the Silverlink train direct to West Brompton. West Brompton is on the District underground line (green), which is one stop from Earls Court. The journey takes app. 35 minutes.
From Heathrow, take the Piccadilly line (blue) straight to Earls Court. The journey takes app. 35 minutes.
From Stansted, take the Stansted Express train to Liverpool Street. Take the Circle line (yellow) to Gloucester Road then change onto the District line to Earls Court. The journey takes app. 1 hour 10 minutes.
| The Cycle Show is open from 8 – 11 October 2009 |
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| Thursday 8th October | 10:00am – 7:00pm | Trade and Press only | |
| Friday 9th October | 10:00am – 6:00pm | Open to the Public | |
| Saturday 10th October | 10:00am – 6:00pm | Open to the Public | |
| Sunday 11th October | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Open to the Public | |
The Commuter Test Track is designed specifically with the commuter in mind and gives you the opportunity to try the latest commuter and range of folding bikes.
If you are thinking of cashing in and turning to commuting to work by bike for the first time, you can also get valuable advice and a taster for the different types of bikes available
Retail Zone
Check out, try out and buy the latest cycling clothing in The Retail Zone. This area caters for every cyclists desire and contains leading brands that will be showcased on the fashion stage within the Cycle Arena on a daily basis. You will be spoilt for choice so why not leave this years show with the coolest, high performance cycling clothing!
Bike Park
All visitors are welcome to cycle to the show and use the free secure bike park to store your bike while you enjoy the show. The bike park will be manned throughout the show and a ticketing system used to sign your bike in and out.
Street course
See the UK’s top BMX rider’s gun it in an outrageous aerial stunt display.
These guys simply don’t understand the word impossible!
Mountain Bike
For those of you with a true spirit for adventure why not put your off-road skills to the test on the Mountain Bike Experience?
This area is specially built using a combination of dirt and north shore structures and gives you the chance to experience the latest innovations and your dream bike first hand.
BG Stores @ July 2, 2009
CALVIN KLEIN New Model RONNIE WOOD’s eldest son
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RONNIE WOOD’s eldest son, JESSE WOOD, has snared a lucrative modelling deal with CALVIN KLEIN which includes his wife and two kids.
Jesse, 32, is the Rolling Stones star’s son from his first marriage to late model Krissy Findlay – a union which lasted from 1971 to 1978.
Model/musician Jesse, his wife Catherine ‘Tilly’, and their two children Arthur, seven, and Lola, three, have all been signed to star in a series of advertisements for the fashion giant.
According to Britain’s The Sunday Telegraph, the children will “grow up with Calvin Klein
BG Stores @ June 29, 2009
Original Penguin
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In 1955, Minneapolis-based Munsingwear – an underwear and military supply company – ironically became the touchstone of suburban sport with the introduction of the first iconic golf shirt to America – an ORIGINAL PENGUIN®. The now famous ORIGINAL PENGUIN logo has an interesting story behind it. As history tells us, one of Munsingwear’s salesmen spotted a flock of penguins in the window of a New York taxidermist – and on what seems like a lark, bought one of the stuffed birds. And before long, “Pete” the penguin became the official mascot and logo of golf shirts. Its first shirt – the 1955, was an instant golf classic, first to feature an “action gusset” or a ribbed slice of fabric on the underarm to avoid rips during even the most enthusiastic golf swing.
an ORIGINAL PENGUIN® by Munsingwear became a staple among the masters of suburban leisure well into the 1980s – worn by the likes of Arnold Palmer, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Richard Nixon. In 2003, an ORIGINAL PENGUIN® was recreated by a group of people who love great style and smart clothing. Today’s style makers (you) have evolved this legend and made it your very own. Thank you. Original Penguin are proud to design collections for people with such great intellect, style and humor.
BG Stores @ June 29, 2009
Paramedics get on their bikes
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Under a new scheme being launched in Edinburgh and the Lothians, paramedics will be weaving in and out crowds by specialist bicycle.
The bikes will become a regular feature at all large-scale spectacles, including the festival but will not act as a replacement for traditional vehicles.
The objective is to allow paramedics ease of access among big crowds to carry out basic treatments.
The two bikes – which have been fully kitted out in bright ambulance colours and logos – would give them an additional resource to respond to a variety of incidents
It is unlikely the cycles will be on hand at sporting events or concerts, where emergency response will be left to more heavy duty vehicles.
The mountain bikes are similar to ones occasionally used by Lothian and Borders police for the same purpose, and indicates a further branching out of the ambulance service. There are no plans to fit the bikes with flashing lights or sirens. Mr Alexander added: “I think the only siren will be the paramedic’s voice.”
BG Stores @ June 27, 2009
Telford Shopping Centre to become The Round
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The new complex, which will be re-designed by the architects behind the Bull Ring and Brindley Place, will bring together a shopping and leisure destination to create a new heart for the town centre.
The Birmingham-based consultancy will help to create a new identity for the Shropshire shopping centre, which will eventually rebrand as The Round.
Tracy Hadley, marketing manager at Telford Shopping Centre, said: “Seal really impressed us at pitch stage by adding energy and excitement into the brief and producing targeted, creative ideas to support the brand change.
Telford Shopping Centre was opened in 1973 and now houses 160 stores including M&S, Debenhams, House of Fraser and Zara.
BG Stores @ June 27, 2009
Ed Hardy at UK trade show
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Official distributor, Groovy UK Ltd has been operating for 15 years and will be bringing Ed Hardy and Hello Kitty to the streetwear section of the show.
Martin Butler, managing director of Groovy UK Ltd said: “Groovy UK Ltd is the official distributor for Ed Hardy fashion bags, belts, jewellery, barware, lighting and lighters. We plan to develop the Ed Hardy brand in the UK, taking it to the next level by placing the brand in key department stores and mail order retailers.Groovy UK are specialists in brand development and are working closely with Ed Hardy licensees following a newly created retail roll out plan.”
Products on show across the two brands (Ed Hardy and Hello Kitty) will include bags, purses, wallets, jewellery, key chains, belts, cufflinks, lighting, mirrors, glassware, disposable lighters and ceramic mugs.
The next Londonedge and Londoncentral will take place from 6-8th September 2009 at Olympia 2, London, W14.
BG Stores @ June 20, 2009
ONLY
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ONLY is an authentic female jeans brand with a raw and cool urban attitude.
ONLY strives to be one of the most significant female jeans brands. The aim is to constantly compete with high-end brands in quality as well as in style and still give the shopper value for money.
ONLY creates eloquent designs for the young and trendy woman who wants to express her personality through fashion, composing her look exactly as daring and edgy as she feels.
The ONLY collections play with contrasts and edges, exploring the borderland between masculine rawness and feminine sophistication, always carefully fitted for the female silhouette. It is design both for the throbbing everyday life of the city and the adventures of the night.
The ONLY brand was introduced to the Danish market in 1995 with the first ONLY store opening in 1997. Today, ONLY has more than 900 shops in Europe, China, and the Middle East.
ONLY is a Bestseller brand, a family-owned clothing company founded in the small town of Ringkøbing, Denmark, in 1975 by Troels Holch Povlsen. Today, Bestseller employs more than 39,000 people worldwide – designing, developing, selling, and marketing Bestseller’s brands
BG Stores @ June 20, 2009
Baby Banz Sunglasses for children
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By decreasing the protective ozone layer, the sun is becoming increasingly important. Even babies are almost defenseless to the world. By the fourth year of life is self-protection against UV radiation for skin and eye structure.
BabyBanz offers parents about the appropriate eye protection for their loved ones. Now is the summer collection sunglasses new with soft, comfortable nose bridge for improved comfort in the commercially available.
BabyBanz: Sunglasses for children
Besides the skin, the eyes respond very sensitively to high energy radiation in the ultraviolet range (UV). On water and even snow in the eye is still exposed, as not only direct but also the reflective radiation of the water or snow surface is exposed. Therefore BabyBanz developed special sunglasses for the most sensitive eyes of babies and young children. The trendy glasses are clinically tested and offer 100% UV protection according to Australian standard. Thanks to the new soft nose bridge and the frame made from high quality polycarbonate glasses sit the kids comfortable on the noses of children. To the greatest possible freedom of children to offer, provides an easy adjustable neoprene band for a good hold of games and fun, whether at home, on the beach or on the road.
The BabyBanz-sunglasses in bright colors (uni, or spotted with Carré-Look) provide, in addition to the secure the necessary insight for the summer feeling. These are available in two sizes: Newborn to 2-year olds and 2 – to 5-year olds.
The functions of a pair of sunglasses
Protection from glare
In cities with lots of bright facades and other reflective surfaces, the water, at high altitudes or in snow terrain can lead to much higher brightness of up to 10 × radiation intensity coming. The eyes can have different brightness settings (pupil). If the environment is too bright, however, can be independent of vision no longer recognize. This glare can be a filter lichtdämpfenden reduce its strength by the tint is.
Protection against UV radiation
Sunglasses have mainly invisible ultraviolet radiation hold. The filtering is done by the glass or plastic material. Dark glasses without UV protection hurt more than they help: They ensure that pupils will continue to open and even more UV rays into the eye.
Protection against IR radiation
Normal Infrared radiation is invisible to the naked eye are not threatened dar. glasses with reduced infrared transmittance are va closed for skiing, mountaineering and balloonists glasses recommended.
Ensure the visual perception
The pink tinted glasses for the beach may be fun to be fit. On the road and on the sun goggles should be an optimal visual perception guarantee. A verkehrstaugliche sun goggles may not be too dark (18-43% light transmission) and signal colors are not discolor.
Tips for optimum sun protection
From spring to autumn sun is necessary. The best sunscreens provide shade, sun dresses, and just a good pair of sunglasses. Particularly at risk are infants. You are the UV radiation practically defenseless and may therefore not included in the direct sun. Protection mainly sun dresses and just stay in the shade. Even adults should be 11-15 at the maximum clock shadow residents. But be careful, even under the umbrella you can without sunscreen a sunburn fetch.
Sunglasses: Wear sunglasses with full UV filter (100% UV protection up to 400 nanometers). Caution: Even with a UV index of 1-2, it is appropriate in the mountains near the snow, a pair of sunglasses to wear.
Cap or Hat: A breitrandige head covering is essential, the face and especially the eyes of the sun are so much less exposed.
BG Stores @ June 19, 2009
Adidas grass court shoe
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Adidas is proud to announce the launch of a new grass court shoe outsole, developed in conjunction with The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and designed to protect the most hallowed turf in tennis. adidas Tennis footwear developers have worked with Wimbledon for the past two years to create a new outsole for renowned CC Feather shoe that will provide the best possible grip on one of tennis’s most testing surfaces, while also reducing the wear and tear of the grass.
The adidas CC Feather IV Grass shoe was developed specifically with the London 2012 Olympic Games in mind when tennis will be played on Wimbledon’s grass courts just a few weeks after the Grand Slam has finished.
Traditional grass court footwear digs in to the turf to provide grip which in turn causes extreme court damage. The new outsole on the CC Feather IV Grass features an innovative dimple pattern with fewer, softer and longer spikes. As these spikes are dragged along the surface of the grass they provide unrivalled grip whilst also giving a flat push off area which ensures quick directional change for all players.
BG Stores @ June 19, 2009
The Guardian launches new bike blog and podcast in tandem
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The Guardian’s award-winning portfolio of podcasts will soon be welcoming a new addition to its ranks. The Bike Podcast will be the first UK-based podcast to cater for everyday cyclists, and the first edition will be available on the brand new Bike Blog on guardian.co.uk on Wednesday 24 June. Released monthly, the podcast will feature reviews of new bikes, essential biking accessories, discussion of issues important to cyclists, interviews with celebrity cyclists and reports on cycle holidays and expeditions. The first edition of the podcast includes an interview with Triple Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy.
BG Stores @ June 18, 2009