July 2023

Smith bike helmets to use Aleck crash sensor technology

From BicycleRetailer.com

Smith will include Aleck crash sensor technology on bike helmets that will be released in the U.S. next year. Earlier this year, Aleck — which makes wireless helmet audio systems for outdoor sports — acquired Tocsen, a German startup that developed the sensor technology.

Aleck also sells a Tocsen crash sensor that can be attached to existing helmets.

The sensor detects serious crashes and alerts emergency contacts as well as users of the Heroes Nearby mobile app if they are within 1.8 miles of the incident.

Aleck said Smith is the first brand in North America to launch cycling helmets featuring integrated Aleck CS, which will debut in four models for spring 2024.

“We are excited to announce our partnership with Smith and the work we’re doing to bring crash-sensing technology to more cyclists,” said Stephen Catterson, founder and CEO of Aleck. “The integration of Aleck CS into premium helmets elevates head protection to include impact detection and a valuable connection to help in the event of a serious crash, especially for those riding alone on roads or trails.”

Aleck and Smith have previously collaborated on audio systems for snow helmets. This is the first Smith/Aleck project launch specific to cycling. Tocsen has previously worked with European bike helmet brands including uvex, Alpina and EKOÏ.

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New El Monte Bike Lanes Connect to Transit Station and More

From L.A.Streetsblog.org

By Chris Greenspon

Two recent bike lane stripings in El Monte’s downtown area near the Valley Mall offer the area’s working class cyclists a safer ride to the the El Monte Transit Station off Ramona Boulevard, as well as the Metrolink Station on Tyler Avenue.

The lanes were installed on roads already heavily used as alternates to the town’s hectic arteries (Valley Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue): Tyler as the north-south route, and Ramona, as an east-west proxy for Valley. Of course, the two meet just south of the Valley Mall, providing an opportunity for transit commuters to get off Santa Anita on their way down to Ramona.

Both of these roads are highly traveled by cars too, and thankfully the striping took this into consideration, marking separate car parking beside Tyler’s mom-and-pop markets, and buffering stripes and bulbouts (both striped and cement) along various parts of the two routes.

Local El Monte mobility non-profit Active SGV’s executive director David Diaz told SBLA he’s very pleased with the lane designs. “We’re happy to see the recent progress the City of El Monte is making on implementing the 2014 approved El Monte Bike Master Plan. The Ramona Blvd and Tyler Ave (N of Ramona) project designs contribute to improved multi-modal connectivity and safety for people biking. Designs even included considerations of the door zone! Personally, I travel along Tyler and Ramona multiple times a week and have never felt safer while riding my bike in El Monte. Excited for the future complete street projects in El Monte that include Valley Blvd, Merced Ave, Parkway Drive, and Garvey Ave.”

Photo by Andrew Gook on Unsplash

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We Found The Hottest Tech At The Tour De France 2023

From new bikes, flash paint jobs and hidden shifters the Tour de France is the pinnacle of bike tech. We have Si on the ground to bring you the best and brightest tech from the biggest race of the year, including Israel-PremierTech’s unreleased Factor 02 VAM, Tadej Pogačar’s blinged-out Colnago V4Rs and reigning champ Jonas Vingegaard’s 1x Cervélo S5!

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LA Bike Fest

WHAT IS LA BIKE FEST?

BikeLA’s 2nd annual signature fundraising celebration brings together cyclists from daily commuters to weekend warriors and everyone in between!

Our Pedal-Powered Party is a gathering where attendees ride to and from LA Bike Fest via the healthiest, happiest, most sustainable, and equitable transportation available – THE BICYCLE.

The event is open to all ages and will include lunch, dessert, beverages, music, prom bike pictures, a massage tent, photo opportunities, activations led by local community-based organizations, an online auction, giveaways, and all things cycling.


Check out LA Bike Fest 2022, where we successfully raised vital funds to CREATE a Bikeable Los Angeles!

TICKETS?

Every ticket purchased grants you access to an amazing day of fun and festivities and directly supports BikeLA. By attending, you’re enjoying a thrilling experience and making a positive impact in your community. So grab your bike gear, invite your friends, and let’s ride together toward a brighter future!

Tickets include: lunch, dessert, beverages, beer (for those 21+), giveaways, prom bike photos, and Fun!

Also included: bike valet, the opportunity to bid on really cool auction items, a fully supported group bike ride to the venue, and more Fun!

Pricing: $80 for General Admission, $40 for Kids (3 – 15), and Free for 2 years old and under.

*Tickets on sale through October 1st or until they sell out.

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E-Bike Rebate Pilot Program: Sustainable energy initiative to launch July 1

From PasadenaWeekly.com

Pasadena Water and Power (PWP), which provides electricity to more than 65,000 customers within the city of Pasadena, has unveiled a new e-bike rebate pilot program that will launch on July 1.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles defines e-bikes as “a bicycle fully equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.”

The new pilot rebates will apply to new Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes with a limit of two per PWP residential electric service account. Scooters, mopeds, segways and e-bike conversion kits will not qualify.

The rebate amounts will range from:

• $500 to $1,000 for e-bikes purchased at retailers within Pasadena.

Photo by Gotrax on Unsplash

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