Bicycle saddle height: a simple starting point and a riding check
The heel method offers a starting position, while a short ride shows whether your hips stay steady and your leg avoids overreaching.
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2026 Urban Cycling World Championships in Riyadh will not go ahead
The international cycling federation and Saudi Cycling Federation have cancelled the November event planned for trials and BMX Freestyle.
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Estonia’s Klint Road: a cycling journey of forests and waterfalls
A loop of roughly 500 kilometres from Tallinn passes through Lahemaa and Alutaguse, revealing the cliffs of Estonia’s northern coast.
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Women’s cycling clothes in the 1890s: freedom to move and social rules
The spread of the safety bicycle encouraged clothes suited to riding, but those changes met strict ideas about respectability.
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Europe’s cycling industry turns its attention to modified e-bikes
An industry group wants to curb unauthorised drive-system changes and help buyers identify compliant electric bicycles.
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Around Lake Alūksne: a 22-kilometre ride with Vidzeme hills
Route 129 circles Lake Alūksne, bringing island views and rolling terrain into a short day ride. Leave enough time to stop along the way.
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Buying a used bicycle? Check the frame, bearings and history first
A hands-on inspection and a few questions about ownership can reveal costs a low asking price hides. Start with three checks before committing to a used bike.
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Bosch eBike Flow 1.38 adds traction adjustment and a charging timer
The October update lets compatible e-bikes tune motor response on loose ground and display the time remaining to a full charge.
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A used bicycle, a new way forward: The Bike Project in Britain
The charity refurbishes donated bicycles for refugees. Its 2024/25 report shows how everyday mobility can make a difference.
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Zeddam’s famous steps return for the European cyclo-cross championships
The European championships come to Zeddam in the Netherlands on 7–8 November. A rebuilt staircase and a new bridge will reshape a familiar course.
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