Eurobike 2027: three days for the cycling trade in Frankfurt
The show runs from 30 June to 2 July. Its revised format puts product launches and business relationships at the centre.
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The Loire Valley by bike: from Blois to Tours
Around 80 kilometres of river scenery, châteaux and small towns in France. An idea for two unhurried cycling days.
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Beryl Burton: seven world titles and a legacy beyond the results
Success on road and track later inspired a stage play. A brief look at the British cyclist’s enduring legacy.
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Germany’s bicycle market: fewer new purchases, a bigger role for service
The 2025 figures show slower new-bike sales while workshops and professionally refurbished bicycles gain importance.
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Green Railways: a slower cycling journey through Vidzeme
Old railway embankments offer a different way into Latvia’s countryside. Plan a manageable day ride with time for Dikļi and Zilaiskalns along the way.
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Shimano Q’AUTO: automatic shifting without a charger
Electronic shifting is not just for e-bikes. Q’AUTO harvests energy while riding and adapts gear selection to the rider’s pedalling rhythm.
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Frame size is more than a number: what to check before buying a bicycle
Matching size labels do not guarantee the same fit. Here is what to compare in a listing and what to check in person before choosing a frame.
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Before the aircraft: the Wright brothers’ bicycle workshop
Bicycle repair and manufacturing gave Wilbur and Orville Wright both mechanical experience and money for flight research. A look inside their Dayton workshop.
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Bicycle chain care for autumn: small maintenance that saves the drivetrain
A practical maintenance article about cleaning and lubricating a chain before wet autumn riding: when to clean, what to check and why excess oil should be wiped away rather than left on the chain.
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Erenpreiss: Riga’s bicycle heritage still speaking to today
A history article about Gustavs Erenpreiss’ bicycle factory in Riga: interwar Latvian manufacturing, Baltic-scale ambition and how a good bicycle became a symbol of everyday mobility.
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