California motorcycle clubs: one cap, many memories
A leather cap covered in club buttons from 1969–1971 reveals a chapter of California motorcycling built around rides, meetings and belonging amid persecution.
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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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Lindbergh and his Excelsior: the road before the flight
Before crossing the Atlantic, Charles Lindbergh travelled long distances on an Excelsior motorcycle. The surviving machine offers a glimpse of what early motorcycling demanded.
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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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BMW F 450 R brings an optional clutch assist to a light road bike
The new BMW F 450 R pairs a 48 hp parallel twin with a 175 kg ready-to-ride weight and a 790 mm seat. Optional Easy Ride Clutch can reduce the need to operate the clutch lever when shifting.
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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.
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Portugal’s 125 cc motorcycles lead September growth
Portugal registered 5,192 new motorcycles in September. Models up to 125 cc rose 31.3%, far faster than larger-engine motorcycles.
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Inside Enigma’s workshop: building a bicycle frame one at a time
The Sussex workshop controls tube preparation, alignment and finishing for each frame. Its process shows where the value of a made-to-order bicycle can lie.
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