The Strade Bianche, with its white gravel roads and spectacular Italian scenery, has become one of the race season epics. Pidcock and Vollering return to defend their titles but will they be pipped to the post? Dan and Si run through the race route and review the teams and riders in contention for this year’s podium. Let’s hope there’s no horsing around on the route this year!
In the realm of urban commuting, the quest for the lightest e-bikes has led to the emergence of some remarkable contenders. These innovative rides have been meticulously crafted to offer portability, convenience, and a seamless integration of electric assistance. Let’s delve into the details of these top lightweight hybrid e-bikes that are redefining urban commuting.
Another heavyweight contender in the lightweight e-bike arena is the Specialized Turbo Vado SL. This e-bike is a testament to intelligent design and versatility not to mention very lightweight at 33 pounds. Its agile handling and refined motor system ensure a smooth and responsive ride, tailored for city streets. The versatility of the Turbo Vado SL 5.0 lies in its various specifications, catering to different preferences and needs. The inclusion of the FutureShock suspension headset adds an extra layer of comfort, although its effectiveness on city roads might be a subject for consideration. With an optional range extender, you can push the boundaries of your journey even further, showcasing Specialized’s commitment to enhancing the urban commuting experience.
Join us for our 51st Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—Venice Blvd. This CicLAvia is presented by Metro. Click HERE for the map.
Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024 / Domingo 21 de abril 2024
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: Connecting Palms, Mar Vista, and Venice.
How should you wash your bike? Dirt build-up on your bicycle causes costly damage so cleaning your bike is essential for a smooth ride and bike longevity. Manon is at the UAE World Tour and joins an expert bike mechanic as he cleans the World Tour pro bikes.
From Bikemag.com
By Bruno Long
Ranked #1 in the People for Bikes Annual City Rating for Midsized Cities, we take a closer look at how this Californian city transformed itself into ‘Bike City, USA’ and continues to evolve.
In the expansive tapestry of California’s cycling culture, Davis emerges as a vibrant thread, woven with passion, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of two-wheeled excellence. Nestled in the fertile Sacramento Valley, this unassuming town has become synonymous with cycling, earning its stripes as a veritable mecca for riders of all stripes. To understand the genesis of Davis’ cycling prominence is to embark on a journey through time, tracing the evolution of a community deeply entrenched in the saddle.
Long before the advent of carbon frames and electronic shifting, Davis was already pedaling its way into the annals of cycling history. The seeds of its cycling fervor were sown in the 1960s, a time of burgeoning environmental consciousness and a nascent desire for alternative modes of transportation. As the countercultural waves swept across California, Davis stood at the vanguard, embracing bicycles not merely as recreational tools but as instruments of societal change.
Photo by Mark Stosberg on Unsplash
From CalBike.org
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The California legislative session is shaping up to be a busy one, with a large number of new bills affecting active transportation plus a few two-year bills introduced last year and still moving through. We will also continue to advocate for more funding for active transportation in the budget process.
Here are the bills CalBike is supporting, opposing, and keeping an eye on in 2024.
If you were following CalBike’s work in 2019, you might remember the Complete Streets Bill. We won a hard-fought victory that year, passing the bill in the legislature, only to see it vetoed by the governor. Complete Streets is back for 2024 and at the top of our list of four top-priority bills.
SB 960, authored by Senator Scott Wiener, would require Caltrans to implement safe infrastructure for people bicycling and walking when it repaves a state route that serves as a local street. The new version strengthens the measure by adding the needs of transit to the mix, paving the way for more bus-only state highway lanes, as well as transit improvements on local streets. We must show the governor he was wrong to trust Caltrans to implement its own policies since the 2019 veto, and we need to hold Caltrans accountable to make roads safer for all. We hope you’ll join our Complete Streets Campaign.
Are you struggling with your bike fit? Feeling uncomfortable on the bike and not sure where to make adjustments? Alex and Ollie talk to a bike fit expert, revealing 5 top tips to get the perfect bike setup! Say goodbye to saddle sores, bad backs and painful knees.
From CyclingWeekly.com
After conquering Unbound and MidSouth, Marley Blonsky shares 3 tips to get you to the finish line triumphantly
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Congratulations, you’ve registered for your first gravel race! Now the real fun (and work) begins – training and preparation for what will likely be your longest, hardest day on the bicycle yet.
With two Unbound Gravel century finishes and one DFL crown (Dead F***ing Last) at MidSouth Gravel to my name, I’ve figured out a few things that are crucial to taking on a gravel century.
While I don’t have a specific training plan or mileage targets for you to follow (–I’m by no means qualified to give you that advice but you can find one here), I have some tried and true advice that will hopefully have you crossing that finish line triumphant and excited to sign up for your next big challenge.
A century is basically a 100-mile snack parade. Your job is to continually eat and drink your way through the miles. When it feels hard, eat. When you hate your bike, eat. I’m serious. You love bikes, you love riding your bike, and today, you get to do it all day long. Eat and it’ll be easier to remember this.
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
From PasadenaCSC.org
Pretending otherwise denies the experience of thousands of local residents.
I don’t really like Impossible Burgers. I think they taste funny.
But when restaurants include vegetarian options on their menu, it makes those businesses more inviting for vegetarians, so they can end up serving more people.
When buildings include ramps or elevators in addition to stairs, it makes the facility accessible to more people.
When signs and instructions are written in multiple languages, it makes the message available to more people.
In today’s world, most people prefer our restaurants, libraries, and schools to be accessible to a wide range of people. Vegetarian options, wheelchair ramps, and inclusive policies are all good examples of things that make a place more accessible and welcoming to a wide range of people.
In general, creating more options for access and inviting in more people is the American way when designing public spaces and when we think about our businesses and institutions.
Our transportation system, though, is a strange exception to this. For some reason, public officials often prefer LESS accessible streets, with FEWER options for who can use them and how. Even baby steps toward making our streets more diverse leads some people to complain.
Alex is in Australia and has decided to take on a new gravel race, ‘Radl Grvl’. With over 2000m of elevation, this 100km course pushed Alex to his limits. Follow him as he attempts to race AND win the pro category, taking on the monstrous gravel climbs at insane speeds!
