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New AI ‘smart’ cycling shorts equipped with sensors and wires that emit electrical currents into rider’s muscles to improve performance are unveiled by UK start-up The shorts come from PHD student Devon Lewis and his British start up Impulse Using electrical impulses, the shorts stimulate cyclists’ muscles while moving Mr Lewis had the inspiration for shorts … Read more
The coach of Britain’s six-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny has been sensationally sacked ahead of the Tokyo Games for multiple offences including ‘inappropriate relationships with riders’. Sportsmail understands that British Cycling dramatically dismissed their head men’s sprint coach, Kevin Stewart, last week after he was found guilty of gross misconduct and bringing the governing body … Read more
Peloton recalls pedals on 27,000 of its bikes after 16 customers needed medical care, including lower leg stitches, after they broke off while they were riding Peloton have recalled pedals from 27,000 bikes after 120 customers complained the parts were unexpectedly falling off during use The affected PR70P clip-in pedals are on bikes sold July … Read more
An e-scooter trial used thousands of times in a matter of days has been halted after riders mounted pavements and zipped through shopping areas, sparking complaints from pedestrians. Tees Valley Combined Authorities launched the Government-backed initiative to boost the number of e-scooters on Britain’s roads, by starting with 50 vehicles in Middlesborough. It had planned … Read more
Terrified thrillseekers are left dangling in mid-air as Thorpe Park’s Samurai ride breaks down just days after reopening No injuries were reported after the 20-minute ordeal on Thursday, with a spokeswoman noting that Samurai was ‘back up and running’ later on One visitor said the ride was working and then ‘suddenly stopped in mid-air’ Thorpe … Read more
Uber and Lyft charge more per mile for riders traveling to and from non-white neighborhoods, study reveals A study analyzed millions of Uber and Lyft trips in the city of Chicago Riders traveling to and from disadvantaged areas were overcharged per mile Some of the increase were merely pennies, while others were much more However, it … Read more
Deliveroo riders will be trained to spot signs of child abuse to help identify victims during coronavirus lockdown Deliveroo staff could now help play a part in spotting cases of child abuse NSPCC will provide training for hundreds of riders to help identify signs Lockdown has seen a rise in cases, with people staying at … Read more
Uber is giving out 600,000 packages of Clorox wipes so passengers can sanitize seats and doors before exiting Uber is sending out Clorox canisters to drivers in the US It will a store of 600,000 canisters to drivers in Chicago, Atlanta, and New York The company is also encouraging passengers to disinfect cars By James Pero … Read more
Uber will use ‘face detection technology’ to ensure all drivers and riders wear masks from Monday as it seeks to claw back customers amid pandemic Uber announced Wednesday it is making face masks mandatory for all drivers and passengers, as part of new health and safety measures Drivers will have to take selfies showing they … Read more
KFC delivery riders ignore social distancing rules at a recently-opened restaurant while waiting to pick up orders KFC launched investigation after delivery riders broke social distancing rules Delivery riders were photographed at re-opened KFC outlet in Filton, Bristol Though Deliveroo delivers from the store, it is not known who the riders work for By Jack … Read more