Interesting notes and facts about bicycles.
Bosch’s first bicycle motor built into a wheel hub is aimed at city riding. Hub Line weighs about 2.3 kilograms and connects to the company’s smart system, although not to every feature in that system.
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The UCI development team brings together ten athletes from four continents in 2026. Racing in Europe gives the riders an opportunity to build experience and take the next step in their careers.
Read full article Union Cycliste Internationale
An 18-kilometre trail in Lahemaa National Park runs from Võsu through forest and the village of Võhma to the Nõmmeveski canyon. Most of it can be cycled, but riders should be ready to walk harder sections.
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In the late nineteenth century, Britain’s Post Office looked for faster ways to deliver letters and telegrams. By 1895, 67 postal routes used bicycles or tricycles.
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A tricycle or bike with a trailer may fit along a cycle route yet be stopped by a narrow gate. Updated inclusive-cycling guidance asks designers to consider the entire journey and a wider range of cycles.
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A Europe-wide study counts more than 300,000 shared bicycles. Electric models make up 42%, while annual rides exceed 200 million.
Read full article European Cyclists’ Federation
At the 2026 Gravel World Championships in Australia, Marianne Vos won with a late solo attack, while Magnus Bak Klaris took the men’s title in a finishing sprint.
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Shimano introduced SIS indexed shifting with Dura-Ace 7400 in 1984. Defined lever positions helped move the chain accurately between rear sprockets.
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Route 555 links Kandava, Sabile and smaller roads through the Abava Valley. Its 36 kilometres mix asphalt with dirt and rural lanes.
Read full article Latvijas Velo Maršrutu Karte
On a path shared with people walking, an early bell signal can announce a cyclist’s approach. Speed, space and a willingness to wait still determine whether passing is safe.
Read full article Walk Wheel Cycle Trust