Interesting notes and facts about bicycles.
Paul de Vivie’s legacy connects cycling ideas, Le Cycliste magazine and shared gatherings in Provence.
Read full article Fédération française de cyclotourisme — Notre histoire; photo: Agence Rol / BnF (1929, public domain)
A single ride can introduce Belgium’s river valley. The Dinant–Namur stage combines waterfront scenery with time to explore the towns.
Read full article RAVeL / SPW — Dinant–Namur; EuroVelo 19 / ECF · Photo: DimiTalen (CC0)
From triathlon to three Olympic time-trial victories, Kristin Armstrong built a career in which returning mattered as much as winning.
Read full article Kristin Armstrong / USA Cycling · Photo: Peter Trimming, Riding to Gold, CC BY 2.0, unchanged
After transport or a tyre repair, check wheel attachment, alignment and brake operation before setting off.
Read full article Park Tool — Wheel Removal and Installation; Trek owner’s manual; USA Cycling and Cycling UK checks
Spoke making, in-house components and digital production in Poland reveal the work behind a bicycle wheel.
Read full article DT Swiss — About Us; Spoke Technology; Swisscom — DT Swiss AG
High handlebars and a long seat made the Chopper a recognisable figure of the 1970s. Later versions show how nostalgia accommodates changes in construction.
Read full article Science Museum Group; Raleigh history and Chopper FAQs; photo: Thehotone1970 (CC0)
The conference heads to Japan for the first time. Matsuyama will welcome city, research and cycling delegates in May 2027; abstract submissions close on 22 October.
Read full article Velo-city / European Cyclists’ Federation: 2027 themes, organisers and call for abstracts
The Elbe Cycle Route combines city views, riverside meadows and vineyard slopes. An autumn ride rewards careful choice of riverbank and travel connections.
Read full article Elberadweg — Meißen–Dresden, route maps and current route and rail notices
The new connection changes how a pump attaches. Switching requires attention to both valve and pump compatibility.
Read full article Schwalbe; Clik Valve — technical documentation
Compare lighting figures alongside the mode they describe. A single maximum-output number cannot tell you how useful a light will be on a ride.
Read full article Busch + Müller — bicycle headlights; CatEye — AMPP900 specifications and beam comparison