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Sea Otter 2023 | Released, unreleased and prototype mountain bikes from Nukeproof, Pole, Vitus and Yeti

From BikeRadar.com

Released, soon to be released and probably not going to be released bikes from the Sea Otter Classic

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Sea Otter presents the press and public an opportunity to ogle over new bikes, and brands are keen to fill their stands with their most eye-catching models for the world to see.

While brand-new launches are less common at trade shows these days, there are still new bikes we’ve not seen in the flesh yet.

In addition, a few brands are brave enough to show off as-yet-unfinished models, teasing us with some pre-launch goodies.

The Nukeproof Dissent Carbon is the natural evolution from the already successful alloy Dissent. Tom Marvin / OurMedia

Nukeproof has released the carbon version of the Dissent DH bike, following plenty of testing from pros across the 2022 downhill season.

The frame’s carbon front and rear triangles create a bike that’s as adjustable as they come, with a number of geometry and suspension tweaks available at the tip of your Allen key.

Replaceable headset cups offer +/- 6mm reach adjustment, while the chainstays can be altered in length with a three-position chip in the rear half of the bike.

Image courtesy of: Nukeproof

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Bike corridors are on the way

From OrangeCountyTribune.com

Do you like to bike but are a little wary of sharing a lane with a car or truck?

There’s help on the way. The Garden Grove City Council on Tuesday will consider awarding a contract to Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for management of the construction of a major bicycle corridor program in the city.

CalTrans in 2018 awarded Garden Grove $1.1 million in grant funds to improve on-street bicycle infrastructure by 75 percent. The end result should be the establishment of five major corridors:

  • Brookhurst Street (from Trask Avenue to Katella Avenue)
  • Western Street (from Garden Grove Boulevard to Orangewood Avenue)
  • Chapman Avenue (from Valley View Street to Beach Boulevard)
  • Gilbert Street (from Deodora Drive to Katella Avenue)
  • Lampson Avenue (from Dale Street to Haster Street).

The project will include striping buffers on existing bike lanes, striping bike lane network gaps, improving and creating bicycle routes and providing wayfinding signs.

Southstar’s bid is for $135,805. Construction should be completed by August 2023, according to a city staff report.

Photo by Gary Butterfield on Unsplash

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6 Cycling Mistakes You NEED To Avoid

There are plenty of pitfalls to trip up on when you’re getting into the beautiful sport of road riding. Wearing the wrong kit, forgetting to eat, and the list goes on! Conor is here to share a few of these so you don’t make the same mistakes as him!

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‘World’s longest’ purpose-built cycling tunnel opens in Norway

From CNN.com

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN

There are many ways to explore the seven mountains that surround the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage city of Bergen on Norway’s fjord-studded west coast. The newest, however, might well be record-breaking.

A three-kilometer-long (1.8-mile) cycling and pedestrian tunnel has been blasted through the base of Løvstakken mountain and its makers say it’s the longest purpose-built tunnel of its kind.

Fyllingsdalstunnelen, as it’s known, opened on April 15 with a family day of sporting activities, following four years of construction that began in February 2019. The state-funded mega-project cost close to $29 million, or 300 million Norwegian kroner.

“We Norwegians are usually modest people,” Camilla Einarsen Heggernes, a spokesperson for rail company Bybanen Utbygging, tells CNN, “But in this instance we would say that the tunnel is 100% state of the art.”

Photo by Mikita Karasiou on Unsplash

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Covina Community Bike Ride – May 6

Ride with us to learn more about the Covina Active Streets plan + improve the sustainability of Covina’s transportation network!

About this event

Join us for a fun and educational bike ride event to learn more about Covina’s Active Streets & MultiModal Connectivity Plan! This plan aims to create a more sustainable and efficient transportation system by improving active transportation networks, transit connections, and transit-oriented development. By supporting this plan, we can create a more connected, accessible, and environmentally friendly City of Covina in the SGV.

Pre-registration and attendance confirmation is required for all participants. If you are attending with other family members, each person must be registered separately in order to attend.

E-bikes of all types are encouraged, but not required or you can also register to ride a GoSGV e-bike FREE. Register now to guarantee your spot!

*Please note: ID is required to use a reserved e-bike.

Date: Saturday, May 6th

Event Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Timeline:

  • 9:00 AM Meet at Heritage Plaza Park for Check In
  • 9:30 AM Ride rolls out | Guided bike ride through Covina’s active transportation networks and transit connections
  • 11:30 AM Raffle + Plan Discussion | Opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions about the plan.
  • 12:00 PM Event ends at Heritage Plaza Park | 400 N Citrus Ave, Covina, CA 91723

Start/End: Heritage Plaza Park | 400 N Citrus Ave, Covina, CA 91723 91723

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Belgium, Beer & Bikes: Inside The Ridley Bikes Factory!

Have you ever wondered how a bicycle goes from an idea to something you can buy in your local bike shop? It’s a fascinating process & it’s not often you can follow it from beginning to end all in one place, but with help from our friends at Ridley Bikes that’s exactly what Manon is going to do!

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Are You Having a Tough Time Selling a Used Bike Right Now?

From SingleTracks.com

First, it was too hard to find a used bike to buy. Now, is it too easy?

By Matt Miller

In a recent story we wrote about the ongoing bike supply chain whiplash that has meant an oversupply of bikes at bike shops, leading to maybe the highest and most discounts on new bikes we’ve seen in a long time.

A lot of people have been getting brand new bikes for 25% off retail price, or more. Presumably, that means that some buyers are bypassing the used market entirely for a new bike and there is less interest in the used bike market. It also probably means that private sellers are facing the same issues as bike shops: a waning interest from new buyers and a smaller demand than a few years ago, and it might take longer for private sellers to find a new home for their old steed.

With that in mind, we want to hear from you if you’ve sold or attempted to sell a used bike recently.

Photo by Waldemar on Unsplash

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Silicon Valley’s Central Bikeway Could Be A Game Changer

From Patch.com

Santa Clara County residents could soon ride on the region’s first bicycle superhighway.

By Sonya Herrera,

Santa Clara County residents could soon ride on the region’s first bicycle superhighway.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority could approve construction of the Central Bikeway—a 10-mile stretch of protected bike lanes between San Jose and Santa Clara—as soon as next month. VTA’s bicycle advisory committee voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend the transit agency’s board approve the basic design for the project. The VTA board will consider the Central Bikeway on May 4.

“This is a really precedent-setting project,” VTA land-use planner Brent Pearse said during the meeting. “We’re going to use this when we work with cities (and) we’re going to use this when we work on future bike superhighways.”

VTA initially had about a dozen routes to choose from, and eventually narrowed the choice down to three. More than 1,400 residents gave their input on the best route for the superhighway, 30% of whom don’t currently ride a bicycle or only ride for recreation. Resident feedback was gathered through social media, surveys and VTA pop-ups at events like Viva Calle for almost two years.

VTA planners ultimately landed on the route dubbed The Shortliner, which goes from Penitencia Creek County Park past the Berryessa BART Station on Mabury Road, continuing on Taylor Street. The route turns north on Fourth Street and west on Hedding Street, finally turning on The Alameda and continuing north on El Camino Real. The Shortliner ends at Lawrence Expressway, about a mile and a half south of the Lawrence Caltrain station in Santa Clara.

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Gravel For Road Cyclists – Get Started Riding Off Road

Gravel riding is great fun, and if you’re a roadie wanting to make the transition to off-road cycling, this is the video for you! Conor and former road, cyclo-cross and mountain bike pro Oli Beckingsale take you through the basics of gravel cycling, from controlling your speed and managing grip to getting more technical and tackling gravel climbs and descents.

 

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CicLAvia—Mid City meets Pico Union presented by Metro

CicLAvia—Mid City meets Pico Union

Join us on Sunday, April 16 (rain or shine!), as we connect Mid City and Pico Union and transform them into public parks for the day. Jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. Our routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities! This CicLAvia event is presented by Metro and is in partnership with Accelerate Resilience L.A.

Be sure to join our email list and check back here soon so you don’t miss any event news and updates. Use the interactive digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event on April 16th!

 

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