11 things we've learnt this week

1. Ben Swift is the only Briton to have two Milan-San Remo podium finishes to his name.
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2. Apple has applied for a US patent that could add a cycling power output function to its Apple Watch.
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3. The disc brake version of Lightweight’s Meilenstein wheels is priced at £4,799.
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4. With two months remaining, Amanda Coker has passed 70,000 miles in her attempt to improve on Kurt Searvogel’s annual mileage record of 76,076 miles.
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5. Dogs are still getting involved in professional bike races whenever possible.
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6. The Wahoo Fitness Elemnt Bolt bike computer and mount is claimed to save 12.6 seconds over a standard setup on a 40km (25 mile) time trial course.
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7. Britain’s Mick Ives has 60 years of competitive cycling behind him, and 85 national titles across various age groups and disciplines.
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8. An Australian politician’s suggestion to used Strava data to take action against cyclists who ride too quickly on bike paths was a ‘brain fart’.
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9. Playing rugby is more than 500 times riskier than riding a bike, apparently.
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10. Australia’s unsupported India 10, Pacific Wheel Race, which starts this weekend, is 5,300km long. 
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11. 35,000 cyclists take part in the Cape Town Cycle Tour… but not this year because it had to be cancelled due to winds in excess of 100km/h.
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