An e-bike check: tyres, brakes and drivetrain
A few minutes before setting off can reveal low tyre pressure, weak brakes or a dirty drivetrain. Regular professional attention also matters for the electrical system.
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Garmin Edge Explore 3 puts route choices on the handlebars
The new Edge Explore 3 and Explore 3 Plus centre on navigation, letting riders compare routes, find stops and follow turn-by-turn directions.
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Cyclo-cross World Cup returns to Britain in Glasgow
Kelvingrove Park is due to host the third round of the 2026–27 Cyclo-cross World Cup on 13 December, with elite women’s and men’s races on the programme.
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Bickerton Portable: a bicycle made to come along
Harry Bickerton’s 1971 folding bicycle addressed everyday travel. Its light frame and hinge changed the question from where to ride to how to continue the journey.
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EuroVelo 13 in Latvia: a coast shaped by sea and history
Latvia’s Iron Curtain Trail follows the coast from Ainaži to Nida, linking seascapes, cities and traces of twentieth-century history.
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A child’s first bike: fit matters more than age
Choose a child’s bicycle by height, inseam and riding experience before relying on an age label. A few checks in the shop reveal whether the bike is manageable right now.
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Benedict Moqumo: from the track to the mechanic’s workshop
South African cyclist Benedict Moqumo moved from racing to the work of a team mechanic. His path shows how much of a rider’s confidence is built behind the start line.
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Bicycle brake rotor wear is a question of thickness
Disc brake rotors wear where the pads contact them. Measuring the braking track and checking the limit for the particular rotor can reveal thinning that is easy to miss by eye.
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Historic Ķemeri: an eight-kilometre cycling loop
A short loop through historic Ķemeri starts at the Forest House, crosses the resort park and follows town streets. Roughly eight kilometres of paved route make room for both cycling and local history.
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Cyclo-cross World Cup to open under the lights in Ostrava
The first round of the 2026–27 Cyclo-cross World Cup comes to Ostrava’s Dolní Vítkovice industrial site on 27 November, with the elite women’s and men’s races scheduled for the evening.
Read full article Czech Cycling Federation