For Conor Dunne, embracing early morning bike rides was one of the best decisions he ever made. But how could such a simple change have such a big impact? Well, with family life, a full-time job, and training to juggle, finding time to ride was tough. Yet those early morning rides changed everything! Conor shares his experience, which might help you rethink when you’re getting your riding in.
From NationalParksTraveler.org
When President Biden signed the EXPLORE Act into law, adventure cyclists across the country also celebrated the passage of the Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act, a piece of legislation that was included as part of the massive public lands omnibus bill.
The BOLT Act was passed as a standalone bill by both the House and the Senate last year, but failed to move to the president’s desk before the end of the Congressional term. Supporters worked to include it in the EXPLORE Act, which finally push the BOLT Act over the line and into law.
From Momentummag.com
In a world characterized by rapid urbanization, increasing congestion, and concerns over environmental sustainability, a new mode of transportation has been quietly gaining momentum – the velomobile. To some, they might look like something out of the future, or a type of vehicle that belongs on a golf course or a vacation rental community, but […]
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This week, Dan Lloyd dives into news that Wout van Aert is set to race at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships in northern France next week! This surprise decision wasn’t originally on his race calendar, and he’ll be going head-to-head with Mathieu van der Poel. How close will the battle between the two be? Dan breaks it all down, plus cyclocross results, updates from the Tour Down Under, the road racing season’s first yellow card, and much more!
From ZagDaily.com
Trisha Ballakur is CEO and Co-Founder of Pointz – a bike mapping app that rates roads on a one to five scale of bike friendliness.
Just 24 years old, Trisha has already secured over half a million dollars worth of funding and been named in the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Transportation and Mobility alongside her Co-Founder.
We turn to Trisha for her secrets to a successful mobility startup right from its earliest days.
Trisha: “Pointz is a safer mapping app for bike and scooter riders, and any users of micromobility who want peace of mind. We rank every single road in the US on a bike safety scale and provide routes using crowdsourced data to help riders get from A to B comfortably. You can search up a route just like you would on Google Maps and select one based on your unique customisations, such as a hill or trail preference, and how new you are to biking. With our premium subscription, we also provide 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. Safety is one of the top factors preventing people from completing their short journeys by bike, and our ultimate aim with Pointz is to give riders the reassurances they need to go out and ride.”
From Cal.Streetsblog.org
By Joe Linton
The city of Irvine’s new curb-protected bike lanes extend 1.25 miles on Cadence from Radial to Chinon
In November 2024, the city of Irvine celebrated the opening of bike lane improvements on Cadence in the city’s Great Park neighborhood.
The project added curb protection to existing unprotected bike lanes. The Cadence facility is similar to other Southern California curb-protected bikeways, including those in Santa Ana, Long Beach, Santa Monica, and Pomona.
Irvine’s new protected bike lanes extend 1.25 miles on Cadence (yes, the street is just called “Cadence”) from Radial to Chinon. It connects residential neighborhoods to Cadence Park Elementary/Middle School, as well as to nearby parks and trails.
Photo: Bart Everson, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Cyclists everywhere dream of conquering the sport’s most iconic, bucket-list climbs. We’ve been thinking about our favourites too! From Italy and France to the United States and Taiwan, we’ve put together our list of the 10 best climbs in the world!
From CyclingNews.com
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The second instalment of our Tour Down Under tech gallery is here with even more tech insights
Monday, not Sunday, is a day of rest down in Adelaide. A day of calm in between the women’s and men’s races at the Tour Down Under, which kicks off the 2025 race season. Noemi Rüegg clinched the womens overall victory yesterday after some exciting racing, but who knows who will triumph this year in the men’s race.
We rolled out part 1 of our Tour Down Under tech gallery on Friday, and can now welcome you to part 2. The Cyclingnews team has been snapping away in Australia so we can bring you a rich dive into even more of the new season’s bikes, components and tech curios.
From TheFrisc.com
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During the pandemic, San Francisco bicyclists got a big boost. Arguably the biggest came in the geographical center of the city, around Haight Street.
Thanks to the Slow Streets program and a new protected bike lane that runs along the Panhandle, riders suddenly had wider, safer routes to make the crucial connection between Golden Gate Park, SF’s western neighborhoods and the east: Civic Center, Downtown, the Mission District, and more.
Photo by Guido Coppa on Unsplash
Winter is here to stay for awhile—at least for those of us in the UK! ❄️🚴♂️ That’s why Alex and Ollie are sharing their must-haves for making cycling in the cold not just bearable, but enjoyable in this episode of the GCN Tech Show. From essential gear to pro tips, they’ve got you covered!
