The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched an investigation into whether an individual’s genes may increase their risk of developing acute pancreatitis when taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes.
The investigation follows reports submitted to the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme purportedly linking GLP-1 drugs to numerous deaths, and adverse reactions, the bulk of which were comprised of gastrointestinal disorders. The reports break down as follows:
Semaglutides (with brand names including Ozempic and Wegovy): 18,046 adverse reactions, 1,765 serious reports and 16 fatal outcomes.
Tirzepatides (with brand names including Mounjaro): 20,882 adverse reactions, 3,116 serious reports and 21 fatal outcomes.
Liraglutide (with brand names including Saxenda and Victoza): 2,905 adverse reactions, 688 serious reports and 18 fatal outcomes.
Extracted from Yellow Card website, 27 June 2025 – What is being reported | Making medicines and medical devices safer
Whilst it should be stressed that these reports are unverified, reflecting suspected or potential links between GLP-1 drugs and adverse outcomes, the reports raise necessary questions in the context of the risk/benefit of GLP-1 drugs and broader risk landscape, which includes:
A huge increase in the use of GLP-1 drugs, with estimates suggesting that 1.5M people in the UK may be taking privately funded weight loss injections, with a further 220,000 expected to receive Mounjaro, after it recently became available via the NHS.
The suggestion of a causative relationship between GLP-1 drugs and pancreatitis, including:
A research paper published in the BMJ linking GLP-1 drugs to an increased risk of gastrointestinal events, including pancreatitis, gastroparesis, and bowel obstruction.
The US Food and Drug Administration’s Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS) receiving 908 reports of Ozempic users developing pancreatitis.
The developing litigation in the US, which is centred around a large multi-district litigation against Eli Lilly (the manufacturer of Trulicity and Mounjaro) and Novo Nordisk (the manufacturer of Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus) in relation to alleged personal injuries. Whilst the alleged injuries include pancreas damage, the litigation is more strongly focused on other injuries, chiefly, gastroparesis, bowel blockage and vision problems. The claims comprise various causes of action, including failure to warn, negligence, misrepresentation and breaches of consumer protection legislation/unfair trade practices.
The extent to which, if at all, the MHRA’s investigation might impact clinical trials, including an ongoing NHS trial, which seeks to measure the “real-world” public health impact of weight loss drugs, including their impacts on prospects of employment and number of sick days taken. The trial involves around 3,000 people in the Greater Manchester area, and is set to take place over a 5 year period.
Pending further clarification of the role (if any) that an individual’s genetics may play in the development of pancreatitis, there would be no obvious need for any or any immediate change in underwriters’ approach to GLP-1 drugs. The Market will, no doubt, be monitoring the position with interest.
Further detail on the MHRA’s investigation is available here: If you take a GLP-1 medicine and have been hospitalised by acute pancreatitis, the Yellow Card Biobank wants to hear from you – GOV.UK
Atos, the Official Information Technology Partner of UEFA National Team Football, has delivered key IT services and applications support for the UEFA Under21 Championship 2025, that took place from June 11 to June 28, 2025, in Slovakia. This championship, which brings together 16 European teams, is the tournament where countless football legends started their journey on the global stage.
Atos supported a total of 31 matches in 17 days, taking place across 8 cities Slovakia. The services provided included:
Event Management systems including accreditation, access control solutions, competitions solutions, radio communication and service desk services.
Diffusion system like the football service platform, the mobile app, the website including some embedded gaming functionalities such as match predictor and quiz about competitions.
End-to-end cybersecurity services, from compliance and threat intelligence to on-the-ground and hybrid-cloud security.
This year’s championship has proven to be an immense popular success, establishing new records regarding physical attendance with a total of 244,866 spectators, as illustrated by Atos employees that enthusiastically attended the games. The final broke the record for stadium attendance at over 18,000 fans watching in Bratislava. TV audiences set a new standard for the competition, with a cumulated audience of over 100 million. Ahead of the final, across all competing markets domestic match audiences have seen a 7% increase, and across the Top 6 markets domestic audiences have increased by 55%, thanks to strong audiences in Germany and UK. Digital audience, page views and applications visits, are also expected to establish new heights for the tournament.
In addition to the key services provided, Atos is proudly supporting the next generation of players and rising stars of European Football with advanced technologies that can be used by coaches to further develop their players and teams’ skills and abilities. The data collected during the tournament are, for example, consolidated through AI to extract and define main strategies and new trends that appeared during the competition, allowing for a deeper understanding of the players and game’s evolution.
“We feel privileged to have witnessed first-hand the emergence of the next football stars at the UEFA Under21 Championship in Slovakia. We made sure to deliver best-in-class IT services during the tournament to allow these young players to enter the global stage and express their incredible potential in the best possible conditions” said Nacho Moros, Head of Atos Major Events.
In addition to marking a coming-of-age moment for some of the most exceptional playing careers, the Under21 championship is also the gateway to the Olympic Games men’s tournament.
Since the beginning of their collaboration in 2022, Atos and UEFA have established a strong partnership. Atos has been supporting UEFA daily in managing, enhancing, and optimizing its complex technology ecosystem while helping it navigate emerging technological challenges. Atos has also been instrumental in making the UEFA EURO 2024™ a tremendous success, as well as most recently in successfully delivering IT services for the UEFA Nations League Finals™ 2025 in Germany.
Atos has been serving its partners and customers through a dedicated in-house sports and major events division (“Major Events”) for over 3 decades, giving it an unmatched experience and the experience and flexibility to serve its customers regardless of their exposure, size and scale. From global events to local competitions, Atos consistently strives to deliver technology excellence to its entire customer base.
Atos has been involved with the Olympic Movement since 1992 and the Paralympic Movement since 2002 and is the official Digital partner for Special Olympics International. Most recently, Atos has been instrumental in delivering successful leading-edge IT services for iconic events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 or inspiring events such as the Invictus Games Vancouver 2025 or the Special Olympics Torino Winter Games 2025.
To learn more about Atos solutions for sporting events and major events, visit Atos Major events.
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The Bullet Cluster, named for its distinctive shape, has long been considered a smoking gun for the existence of dark matter in space.
(Sorry, couldn’t resist the pun.)
But the James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership of NASA and its European and Canadian counterparts, has now traced that hidden material with unprecedented precision. In new images, such as the one displayed at the top of this story, scientists have obtained the most detailed information yet on the notorious cosmic collision between two massive groups of galaxies, 3.8 billion light-years away in the Carina constellation.
What makes this cluster famous isn’t the violence of it all. It’s that the crash stripped the visible matter, such as hot gas, from the dark matter, a mysterious-yet-abundant substance that doesn’t shine or interact with light. This unseen material stealthily shapes galaxies.
“Webb’s images dramatically improve what we can measure in this scene — including pinpointing the position of invisible particles known as dark matter,” said Kyle Finner, a Caltech scientist involved in the research, in a statement.
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With Webb, astronomers have discovered thousands of previously unknown faint and distant galaxies and used the data to map the region’s total weight.
Long ago when the two galaxy groups slammed into each other at ultra high speeds, the visible gas clouds slowed down and got dragged behind, while the dark matter kept going. This separation was partly captured in earlier images by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, but the latest Webb data reveals more subtle details.
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In the new study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, researchers combined measurements of strong and weak “gravitational lensing” to create a high-resolution mass map.
When a massive object like a galaxy cluster sits in the foreground of a more distant galaxy, it bends and magnifies the background light in a process called gravitational lensing. NASA often uses the analogy of a bowling ball placed on a foam mattress or trampoline to illustrate how the fabric of spacetime bends: Light that would otherwise travel straight curves as it passes through the warped spacetime. The natural phenomenon creates a magnifying glass in the sky, allowing scientists to then see even more distant objects than would ordinarily be possible.
The new map doesn’t assume that light and mass must go hand in hand — a crucial consideration because dark matter doesn’t shine. It instead tracks how the background galaxies appear warped.
A new James Webb Space Telescope study of the Bullet Cluster has revealed unprecedented detail that could help scientists trace dark matter. Credit: NASA GSFC / CIL / Adriana Manrique Gutierrez illustration
To understand gravitational lensing and dark matter, James Jee, a professor at Yonsei University, says to think of a pond filled with clear water and pebbles. The water, in this case, is dark matter, and the pebbles are background galaxies.
“You cannot see the ‘water’ unless there is wind, which causes ripples,” he said. “Those ripples distort the shapes of the pebbles below, causing the water to act like a lens.”
The real surprise was seeing a faint trail of mass extending from the subcluster — a possible “bridge” of material that could tell a deeper story about the cluster’s past. In that trail, researchers also found what’s called intracluster light — stars that have been stripped from their home galaxies and now drift freely, bound only by the cluster’s gravity.
These stars seem to follow the dark matter closely. The researchers found the light and mass were aligned within just about 20,000 light-years. This means wandering stars could give scientists a new way to map invisible matter in future galaxy collisions.
The findings hint that the Bullet Cluster’s history may be messier than scientists thought. Rather than a simple two-object collision, the evidence points to a more complex chain of events, with other previous smashups. And even with all this new detail, researchers still haven’t captured the whole picture — Webb’s field of view only includes the “head of the giant,” as one scientist put it.
“Webb’s initial images allow us to extrapolate how heavy the whole ‘giant’ is,” Jee said, “but we’ll need future observations of the giant’s whole ‘body’ for precise measurements.”
Birthday wishes go out to Storm Reid, Tate McRae and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on July 1st and learn an interesting fact about each of them.
Top celebrity birthdays on July 1, 2025
Actress Loni Anderson and Actor Jamie Farr other members of the cast and crew of the Love Boat TV series appear on Princess Cruise’s 50th Anniversary christened the Regal Princess in Port Everglades, Monday, Nov 5, 2014 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marc Serota)ASSOCIATED PRESS
Actor Jamie Farr turns 91
Fun fact: Portrayed The Sheik in the “Cannonball Run” films
Dan Aykroyd, left, Annie Potts and Ernie Hudson attend the premiere of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Actor Dan Aykroyd turns 73
Fun fact: His middle name is Edward
Mireille Enos, left, and Alan Ruck arrive at the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Actor Alan Ruck turns 69
Fun fact: Played twin brothers in an episode of “Elsbeth” earlier this year
Brandon Thomas Lee, left and Pamela Anderson attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Actress Pamela Anderson turns 58
Fun fact: Received multiple nominations for her role in “The Last Showgirl”
FILE – Missy Elliott performs “Lose Control” at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)Invision
Rapper Missy Elliott turns 54
Fun fact: Has appeared in commercials for companies like Doritos and Walmart
Liv Tyler arrives at the premiere of “Captain America: Brave New World” on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Actress Liv Tyler turns 48
Fun fact: Appeared briefly in the film “Captain America: Brave New World”
Lea Seydoux, left, and Raphael Quenard pose for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘The Second Act’ at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (Photo by Andreea Alexandru/Invision/AP)Andreea Alexandru/Invision/AP
Actress Lea Seydoux turns 40
Fun fact: Has a son named George
Storm Reid arrives at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Actress Storm Reid turns 22
Fun fact: Was nominated for an Emmy for her guest appearance on “The Last of Us”
Tate McRae performs at Q102’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP
Singer Tate McRae turns 22
Fun fact: Born in Calgary, Alberta
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More celebrities with birthdays today
Actor Leslie Caron is 94. Dancer Twyla Tharp is 84. Actor Genevieve Bujold is 83. Singer Deborah Harry of Blondie is 80. Actor Daryl Anderson (“Lou Grant”) is 74. Actor Trevor Eve is 74. Stage actor Terrence Mann is 74. Singer Fred Schneider of The B-52’s is 74. Singer Victor Willis of the Village People is 74. Actor Lorna Patterson (“Airplane!”) is 69. Singer Evelyn “Champagne” King is 65. Singer Michelle Wright is 64. Actor Dominic Keating (“Star Trek: Enterprise”) is 63. Bassist Mark Pirro of Polyphonic Spree is 55. Actor Henry Simmons (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” ″NYPD Blue”) is 55. Actor Julianne Nicholson (“Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” ″Ally McBeal”) is 54. Actor Melissa Peterman (“Young Sheldon,” “Reba”) is 54. Actor and writer Jill Kargman (“Odd Mom Out”) is 51. Drummer Bryan Devendorf of The National is 50. Singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens is 50. Actor Thomas Sadoski (“Life in Pieces”) is 49. Actor Hilarie Burton (“One Tree Hill”) is 43. Actors Steven and Andrew Cavarno (“Party of Five”) are 33. Singer Chloe Bailey of Chloe X Halle is 27.
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PARIS — France and the rest of Europe were still in the grips of the first major heat wave this summer with health warnings in effect Tuesday, even as conditions began to improve in some parts of the region.
Punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in Paris and to stay unusually high in Belgium and the Netherlands. In contrast, temperatures were falling in Portugal, where no red heat warnings were issued.
In France, the national weather agency Météo-France placed several departments under the highest red alert, with the Paris region particularly hard hit. The heat wave — defined as consecutive days of very high temperature — is expected to intensify Tuesday and more than 1,300 schools were expected to be partially or fully closed, the Education Ministry said.
Visitors to the Eiffel Tower without tickets were told to postpone their visits, and the summit of the city’s landmark was closed until Thursday.
Farther south, 17 of Italy’s 27 major cities were experiencing a heat wave, according to the Health Ministry.
Météo-France also warned of the heightened risk of wildfires due to the drought-stricken soil, compounded by a lack of rain in June and the recent surge in temperature.
Climate experts warn that future summers are likely to be hotter than any recorded to date. By 2100, France could be up to 4 C (39 F) warmer, with temperatures exceeding 40 C expected every year and extreme heat spikes potentially reaching 50 C (122 F). According to Météo-France, the country may face a tenfold increase in the number of heat wave days by 2100.
In Portugal, Lisbon was forecast to reach 33 C (91 F), typical for this time of the year, though some inland areas could still see peaks of 43 C (109 F), according to the national weather agency. June temperature records were broken in two locations in Portugal on June 29.
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Associated Press writers Barry Hatton in Lisbon, Portugal, and David Billier contributed to this report.
The Circularity Gap Report Finance is the first empirical global study that quantifies and explains the global financial streams to circular business models, such as resale and repair, which allows for estimating the ‘gap’ in finance for a circular economy. It was authored by the Amsterdam-based impact organisation Circle Economy in collaboration with KPMG International, with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
The report highlights that circular economy investments can deliver risk-adjusted returns. Circular business models generate additional revenue, unlock new markets, and deliver greater value from fewer resources. In addition, circularity is emerging as a key strategy for the financial sector to manage resource risks from supply chain disruptions and material scarcity—risks that are now more relevant than ever, considering trade wars and geopolitical instability.
The sector increasingly recognises these benefits: investment in the circular economy has grown from US$ 10 billion in 2018 to US$ 28 billion in 2023, peaking at US$ 42 billion in 2021. While this upward trend signals a strengthening business case for circularity, the failure to surpass the 2021 peak suggests waning momentum. Banks account for the majority of these investments in the form of debt. Nevertheless, circular investments still represent just 2% of all tracked capital (in the scope of this report), suggesting a vast unrealised potential.
Investments mainly go to conventional applications of circularity, like rental and repair, which have existed for decades. High-impact solutions and innovations in design andproduction received just 4.7% of all investment, despite their potential to eliminate waste and pollution at the source.
Challenger brands have become the norm these days, with the disruptor playgrounds of fintech, artificial intelligence and computing fuellingsignificant changes in traditional industries. Transport is a perfect example, and while the electric car world is grabbing all the headlines, especially with Elon Musk’s Tesla and his ill-fated bromance with the president of the United States, there is also a more dignified, quiet revolution occurring in the electric motorcycle market.
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It’s an industry filled with several well-established brands that date back over a century. T en years ago no motorcycle aficionado would have even heardthe name Maeving. Today, however, this small British firm founded by a couple of university friends is at the forefront of electric motorcycle sales in the UK and is expanding its reach globally.
The Maeving philosophy appears relatively straightforward but is undoubtedly challenging to execute, especially when competing against industry titans. The product proposition is clearly electric-only, emissions-free power first. Yet right behind that is a handsome design aesthetic that nods to traditional motorcycle building while embracing the future optimism of the new tech. The Maeving RM1 that came out a few years ago epitomises this approach. Within a year of its launch it was the bestselling electric motorcycle in the UK. Maeving’s latest creation, the RM1S, leverages the company’s early learnings and public goodwill to create a bike that retains all the charm of the RM1 but with some notable upgrades.
First, power and, inevitably, performance have been increased, given the RM1S a top speed of 70mph, compared to the 45mph of the RM1. Second, the batteries have been placed lower down in the engine casing, which is crucial for a low centre of gravity. This alsohandily frees up space in the faux fuel tank, which is very useful for storing mobile phones, gloves or that essential pack of Haribos for a longer road trip.
Removable batteries make charging simple on a charging pad wired to a standard three-pin plug — or, new to the RM1S, the ability to charge in situ while still on the bike, allowing you to take advantage of public charging points en route. The heightened top speed should be as fast as you’d ever need to go, and a full charge will get you 80 miles of range — again, enough for a bike that will mostly appeal to commuters or weekend pleasure seekers. The RM1S also provides an accessible entry point into motorcycle riding, requiring only a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificate. However, it is worth noting thatto ride on a motorway in the UK you will need at least an A1 license.
Electric power has undergone significant development over the past few years. Apart from the all-important zero emissions, the silent delivery of clean power offers a unique contrast to the time-honoured image of a roaring motorbike. The liberty of a motorbike ride becomes more of a peaceful freedom on an electric version, which has often been seen as an expression of rebellion or a symbol of the free spirit. The Maeving brand ambassador Ashley Walters is a passionate exponent of these virtues. The actor and director talks enthusiastically about being “drawn to the silence” on his Maeving — something you wouldn’t always have associated with motorcycle riding. He describes how this adds a refreshing dimension to the joy of riding and escaping the daily grind. In his Maeving “rider story” he reflects on his motorbike journeys, stating, “I’m riding for peace in the moment.”
The Maeving RM1S is a handsome, convenient, emissions-free commuting tool, but more than that, and of interest to most potential purchasers, it achieves all this in a stylish and silent manner.
Discover Maeving’s full range and Ashley Walters’s rider story at maeving.com
Canyon has released a brand new version of its Grizl gravel bike today, and it has received quite an update.
The Grizl, Canyon’s more relaxed, adventure-focused gravel bike, which sits alongside the racier Grail model, was first launched in 2021. This marks its third iteration.
It’s been a busy summer for Canyon after unveiling an update to its Grail, complete with a new DT Swiss suspension fork, in May.
Canyon has leaned into the adventure USP with this latest incarnation of the Grizl. The brand’s PR material asks if bikepacking adventures are pushing the limits now, and Canyon says it has created a bike to serve the ‘modern day ATB (all terrain bicycling) adventurist’.
In practice, that means more relaxed geometry, the same base carbon fibre frame across the nine model strong lineup, bigger tyre clearances of 54mm, a new dynamo lighting and charging system, and another brand new mad-looking handlebar for certain models, which, while not being as polarising as the double decker hoverbar from a few years ago, is still going to divide opinion.
The new Grizl range is divided broadly into two spec lines: the Grizl OG (original graveller) models and the more adventure, bikepacking-focused Escape models.
Prices start from $2,399 for a base spec and rise up to $7,999 for a top-tier model.
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In tandem with the launch of the new Grizl, Canyon has another piece of news going live today, which is the creation of its own in-house brand of carbon fibre wheels. Joining the likes of Trek and Specialized with their Bontrager and Roval lines, respectively. The new Canyon wheels will come on certain Grizl models, and will then be rolled out and added to other model ranges in the future.
There are plenty of new, interesting talking points, specs and tech on the new Grizl bikes, which we have unpacked below. We also have an Escape adventure model for a longer-term test, so watch this space on that one.
Canyon claims the Grizl is ready for the modern day all terrain enthusiast (Image credit: Canyon)
The Grizl gets an overhaul
Canyon says it has made the Grizl infinitely adaptable for all kinds of adventures. First, as mentioned, there is one Grizl carbon fibre frame across the entire range; there’s no top-line CFR model, as can be found in other Canyon model ranges.
The geometry has changed; the bike is now more relaxed, wth a slacker head tube, taller stack height and with a longer wheelbase to promote confidence and comfort. For instance, compared to the Grail, the Grizl headtube is a half-degree slacker, and the wheelbase is 19mm longer.
Tyre clearance has also now been increased to allow riders to fit up to 54mm tyres. All bike specs are 1X drivetrain only to help facilitate this.
A headline-grabbing feature is going to be the new ‘Full Mounty’ cockpit, which is fitted to Escape Line bikes. The carbon handlebar features an incorporated mini tri bar style extension – for want of a better description – that the brand claims will provide a wider range of hand positions on long adventure rides and more real estate to affix bags, accessories, food, and clothing, etc.
The Full Mounty bar, which will also be available as an aftermarket option, has a 69mm reach, 114mm drop, 14-degree flare and comes in four sizes with 50, 60 or 70mm stems and 42 and 44cm widths. The top section uses a 31.8mm standard diameter to help with accessory mounting, and Canyon has also produced a cockpit bag and set of aero extensions for it.
There are plenty of mounting points on the new Grizl (Image credit: Canyon)
The Grizl is an adventure-focused bike, as such, it comes with front and rear rack mounts, magnetic frame bag mounts, down tube storage space, fender mounts and an extra down tube water bottle mount point, and frame protection on the underside of the down tube.
The bike also features a user-friendly external seatpost clamp and round 27.2mm VCLS seatpost, which should be music to certain riders’ ears, and make emergency replacements or repairs a lot easier.
The brake and gear cables are mostly internal, popping out of the bike’s bearing top cover and routing internally through the headset. This cleans up the front of the bike for mounting bags and the like, but it also makes changing headset bearings more complex and costly. Canyon has specified more durable headset bearings, though, to help delay this cost.
Finally, on the topic of frame details, the bottom bracket standard is PF86 press fit, a very common standard. The brand cites tyre clearance and frame stiffness as contributing factors here.
A magentic fidlock frame storage bag can also be fitted (Image credit: Canyon)
ECLIPS Dynamo powered lights and device charging
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This is a useful diagram of the ECLIPS system to help you understand each component (Image credit: Canyon )
A SON dynamo helps power the system (Image credit: Canyon )
Powering a front light and neat integrated USB-C port (Image credit: Canyon)
The rear light is integrated into the seatpost clamp(Image credit: Canyon)
Canyon has also developed a new lighting and charging on-bike system named ECLIPS, which stands for Endless Charge and Lighting Integrated Power System.
The brand says ECLIPS was born out of the ingenuity that can be witnessed on the ultra riding or bikepacking scene and some of the more ingenious solutions riders have created.
ECLIPS provides an IPX6-rated dynamo-powered system that will power an integrated front and rear light as well as charge a device on the bike thanks to a neat integrated USB-C charging port that’s integrated into the headset assembly of the bike, allowing riders to charge all kinds of devices cleanly on the bike as well as charge the system if needed.
The Canyon app provides the ability to check charge status, control the system, and tweak firmware.
Five components make up the system: A SON 29S front hub dynamo, a Lupine Smartcore Fastclick 3500mAh (milliampere-hours) battery, a Canyon Blackbox management system, and a Lupine Nano SL front light and C14 seatpost clamp rear light.
Canyon claims that at 20km/h, the lights can be powered in the ECO setting and charge the system. We will be testing the charging capabilities out ourselves in due course.
New Canyon carbon wheels
Canyon carbon wheels are now here (Image credit: Canyon)
Canyon is now producing its own brand of Carbon wheels for the Grizl and other models going forward, as mentioned.
The Canyon GR 30 CF wheelset uses a 27mm internal rim width and a hookless rim profile. The brand says the hookless profile is optimised to avoid pinch flats, which is usually in the form of a wider, squarer profile. Canyon lists a weight of 1,525 grams per pair for the wheels.
DT Swiss 350 spline hubs will be used and DT Swiss Aerocomp spokes.
Specs and pricing
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This the lavender gelato colour (Image credit: Canyon )
This is Pineapple gummy(Image credit: Canyon )
This is birch water (Image credit: Canyon)
Certain models are available with ECLIPS and RIFT front suspension (Image credit: Canyon)
And this is Forest Fizz (Image credit: Canyon)
The new Grizl range will comprise eight models: three Escape models and five OG models. Two models (one OG and one Escape) will also come with the new DT Swiss F132 suspension fork.
Most of the paint schemes use purple and slate block colours, but there is one nifty camo-style paint job for those who want to blend in.
All bikes have 700c wheels and will be available in 2XS – 2XL sizes.
Two models will come with the new Canyon GR30 CF wheels, and all bikes get 45mm Schwalbe tyres.
*At launch, only the CF 6, CF 7 ESC and CF 8 ESC RIFT bikes will be available in the US.
Orange1 Rally, the rally division of Orange1 Racing, Campedelli’s long-term partner, is underlining its concrete commitment to sustainability by supporting the Piantando organisation’s Silva Project.
Developed in Abruzzo in the municipality of Tollo, in the Valle del Foro, this, according to Orange1 Rally, is “an area identified as at risk of hydrogeological instability by the Ministry of the Environment, which is now the focus of a forest regeneration project”.
An Orange1 Rally communication read: “Silva’s objective is the ecological restoration of land abandoned or damaged by years of intensive agriculture. Through active reforestation, balance, life and biodiversity are restored to ecosystems that have been put to the test.
Melting glaciers are depicted on the co-driver’s side
“For this event, Orange1 Rally pledges to adopt 100 adult trees, a concrete symbol of the desire to compensate for the CO2 emissions produced during the Rally di Roma Capitale super special stage. The contribution is not just limited to planting, but brings direct environmental and social benefits, including improvement of the soil, regulation of water resources, restoration of local biodiversity, involvement and awareness-raising of local communities”.
To highlight Orange1 Rally’s Natures Drives Us initiative, the Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo piloted by Campedelli and co-driven by Tania Canton will carry a special livery “designed to visually portray the message of sustainability that we want to carry throughout each stage.
“The two sides of the car represent two faces of the same reality: on one side, melting glaciers. A clear and direct reminder of the visible effects of climate change. On the other, a lush green forest, a symbol of rebirth and hope, inspired by the project we are running in collaboration with Piantando. On the roof of the car, the two worlds meet: the skies of the landscapes on the two opposite sides of the car merge into one, a clear, serene, pollution-free sky. It is the horizon we aspire to, the one we want to race towards.
A lush green forest is a symbol of rebirth and hope
“Simone will wear a blue racesuit, in reference to the side of the car that represents the melting glaciers; Tania will wear a green racesuit that recalls the wooded side of the car. This livery best represents our commitment, reminding us that rallying and motorsport can also be witnesses of messages of responsibility”.
Orange1’s Nature Drives Us initiative follows the Orange1 For Women campaign launched ahead of last season’s Rally di Roma Capitale, which shone a spotlight on female empowerment.
Rally di Roma Capitale hosts round five of the 2025 ERC season from 4 – 6 July.
The Amendments to the Employment Equity Act, 1998, came into effect on 1 January 2025 and the Employment Equity Regulations (Regulations) were published on 15 April 2025 by the Minister of Employment and Labour.
The Regulations establish five-year numerical targets for designated employers (ie employers who employ more than 50 employees) across 18 economic sectors: accommodation and food service activities; administrative and support activities; agriculture, forestry & fishing; arts, entertainment and recreation; construction; education; electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply; financial and insurance activities; human health and social work activities; information and communication; manufacturing; mining and quarrying; professional, scientific and technical activities; public administration and defence; compulsory social security; real estate activities; transportation and storage; water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities; wholesale and retail trade; and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
In terms of the Regulations designated employers must adopt a five-year employment equity plan based on the sectoral targets which include a 3% disability employment goal.
Going forward designated employers will only be able to obtain a certificate of compliance to do work for government if they have met the applicable sectoral targets or have a reasonable ground for non-compliance; and provided that there have been no complaints of unfair discrimination in relation to that employer.
