ABC Here is a clue, from ITDP Iraqi Flooded with Cars in Occupation’s Wake In addition to the country’s more pressing concerns, the administrative chaos following U.S. occupation of Iraq has led to a rapid influx of used cars. Under Saddam Hussein, automobiles carried an import tariff of close to 100%. Combined with little free capital, this led to very low levels of motorization, despite the low price of gasoline. In the 12 months since the U.S. invasion of Iraq, tariffs have not been enforced. [...]

Foot straps and toe clips are great; but have you noticed how they have a tendency to completely destroy your trainers? Study Footwear seem to of realised what us cyclists have to go through. Their new shoe – the ‘Bike Drop’ – is designed specifically for cyclists. The trainers feature a strong toe cup that both protects the shoe and fits perfectly into toe clips and pedal cages. At last the footwear dilemma for cyclists is resolved!

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