In this week’s GCN Racing News Show, Dan takes us through the latest form guide ahead of the UCI World Champs. We’ll recap the European Championships, the GPs of Quebec and Montreal, and more! But is the World Champs course as challenging as everyone says? Dan has some doubts – find out why!
From MomentumMag.com
In Europe, governments have made significant investments in developing efficient and affordable cargo bikes that are environmentally friendly, thereby decreasing regional carbon emissions. Several measures, such as a tax break on cargo bike purchases, have been implemented in the region to increase consumer demand and promote the growth of the cargo bike market.
Although North America is a bit behind in focusing on promoting the growth of this market, things are happening, especially at the city level where more and more bucket bikes, long tails and other cargo bicycles can be seen on the streets as delivery vehicles as well as legitimate second vehicles for families.
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From TheEastSiderLA.com
The City Council today called for a report on the resources needed to maintain protected bicycle lanes, prompted by the recent addition of 2.1 miles of such infrastructure along Hollywood Boulevard.
In a unanimous vote, council members instructed the Department of Transportation and the city administrative officer to report on the equipment and staffing levels needed per mile to sweep protected bike lanes every other week, as well as an overview of the city’s existing upkeep procedures. The review will also detail best practices to maintain these bike lanes.
Cheap sunglasses can cost as little as $10, while premium options like Ollie’s custom Oakley’s can go for over $350. But what’s the real difference? Are expensive sunglasses actually worth the extra cost? We break down all the differences so you can decide what’s best for you!
From BBC.com
By Ben Derico
A US “ultra-endurance” cyclist has claimed a new world record for fastest woman to circumnavigate the globe by bike.
Lael Wilcox took 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes to cycle 29,169km (18,125 miles), starting and ending in Chicago.
She beat the 2018 record held by Jenny Graham, from Scotland, whose journey took 124 days 11 hours.
Wilcox, 38, of Alaska, set off on 28 May, crossing 21 countries on four continents before arriving back in Chicago around 21:00 local time (02:00 GMT) on Wednesday.
