Interesting notes and facts from the motorcycle and bicycle world.
A technology-focused look at Honda’s electronic clutch control, which can handle starts and gear changes without the rider using the clutch lever while preserving manual-transmission character.
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A profile-style look at the Valmiera rider who won Olympic BMX gold in 2008 and 2012, helping make the discipline visible to a new generation in Latvia.
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Three completed regional cycling routes now link Riga with Ulbroka, Babīte-Piņķi and Ķekava, making cycling a more practical everyday option across the metropolitan area.
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A historical look at the Daimler Reitwagen: the wooden frame, belt drive and small engine that helped turn a two-wheeler into the first motorcycle in 1885.
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Latvia’s EuroVelo 10 section links beaches, pine forests, small towns and historic stops across roughly 680 kilometres from Ainaži to Liepāja.
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Near schools and courtyards, traffic is changeable and attention is scattered, so slower speed, clear positioning, and visible lights help riders stand out.
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In turns, a motorcycle can disappear behind car pillars or roadside objects, so a clear path, lights, and early positioning help other drivers read the rider.
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During overtaking, a motorcycle briefly enters a space where other drivers must make quick decisions, so clear positioning and predictable speed matter.
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In fog and twilight, motorcycles lose contrast against the background, so lights, a steady path, and extra spacing become especially useful.
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Near pedestrian crossings, riders need to be especially predictable because drivers divide attention between pedestrians, signs, and oncoming traffic.
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