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James Wild’s use of scrap metal gives his sculptures a conservation angle, as he explains to Janet MenziesTartuca.Having happened upon sculpture as a medium and scrap metal as a material by chance, James Wild uses both to tell the stories of animals in the world today, as he tells Janet Menzies. For more sporting artists, Tod Ramos developed his equestrian art alongside a career in race riding. And context and authenticity are vital to Jonathan Pointer. JAMES WILD From the start, James Wild seemed destined to become a wildlife sculptor and his art teacher sealed the deal: “At school we...

Add your own tablet and coaching app to this Horizon IC7.9 Indoor Cycle for a cost-effective way to get fit at home.

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SoulCycle is gearing up to release its own at-home bike that could compete with rival Peloton, after teasing the product last summer, according to reports. The fitness company’s product looks similar to Peloton’s, with on-demand cycling classes that can be streamed through a monthly contract with the Variis platform. Features of the bike will include a 21.5-inch full HD screen, 4GB of RAM, a G-sensor and NFC support. The bike’s footprint will be larger than Peloton’s, and it will be around seven pounds heavier. SoulCycle’s bike will have a 350-pound maximum, compared to Peloton’s 300-pound limit. SoulCycle’s version of the...

I’ve been keeping watch for a vintage 10 speed to add to the bicycle fleet. This 1971 Raleigh Super Course followed me home last summer. I recently stripped it down to its frame to get it ready for spring. Then a nicer 1978 Motobecane Grand Record fell into my lap. That will get cleaned up and become the vintage 10 speed of the fleet. Just last week I came upon a Fugi fixie. She’s bright. Like way to hip for me bright. So, let’s make the Raleigh a Vintage Fixie.