Launched in 2014, Zwift has become a go-to platform for cyclists (and even runners!) who want to stay active indoors. Known for its user-friendly interface, the platform continues to evolve, offering features for both seasoned pros and beginners alike. In this video, Conor walks you through everything you need to know to get started on Zwift – from setting up your equipment to exploring its features and understanding how it works.
From OCRegister.com
Irvine, already one of the most cycling-friendly cities in Orange County, took another step this week to improve bicycling safety in town by opening its first “Class IV” protected bikeway.
The 1.25-mile-long bikeway near the Great Park is the city’s first street lane dedicated exclusively to bicyclists. The lane, beginning at the intersection of Cadence and Benchmark, is separated from cars on the road by a physical barrier and is open to all bicycle types, including e-bikes of all classes.
Former professional cyclist and U.S. Olympian Tony Cruz christened the bikeway, leading a group of city staff, community members and students from Irvine’s Youth Action Team on the first official ride down the lane.
The city also unveiled its first electric street sweeper at the event. The sweeper will service the new bike lane.
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From BeverlyPress.com
Fountain Avenue may not have been on the agenda, but residents did not miss the opportunity to discuss the proposed streetscape redesign during the Nov. 18 City Council meeting.
“I just don’t know how we got here,” resident Cathy Blaivas said. “I really feel like community was left out, and I really hope that it doesn’t proceed much further without really, truly engaging the community.”
The Nov. 5 election saw Mayor John Erickson reelected and business license commissioner Danny Hang elected. Both candidates were staunch proponents of adding bike lanes on Fountain Avenue, as well as expanding the sidewalks and reducing the street to two lanes of traffic. Currently, Fountain Avenue is primarily four lanes, with sections reduced to two lanes in favor of street parking during certain hours of the day.
“There was such a huge fire the other day at Fountain and Highland that the fire department had to call for backup [from the West Hollywood Fire Department],” resident Mikie Friedman said. “Imagine how slow it would’ve been for fire responders if there had only been one lane in each direction.”
We’re back in London for the Rouleur Live, perhaps the coolest and most bling bike show on the planet! We sent Ollie Bridgewood to investigate everything from a Filippo Ganna’s Pinarello Bolide to custom Met helmets & a beef stew energy gel?!
From pressdemocrat.com
Bikes are more than fun, they’re a great way to get around for all ages and incomes.
By NATHAN SPINDEL
Gliding down Petaluma’s D Street, my 4-year-old daughter seated on our cargo bike, a profound sense of joy and freedom strikes me. Our big smiles, the wind in our hair, the elegant homes passing us — nothing beats that feeling. This simple act of riding a bike is liberating.
And I don’t believe our biking bliss should be the exception in Petaluma. As citizens we all pay for our streets. We get to choose what our city will look like and what values it embodies. So let’s build more bike lanes throughout Petaluma and create a city that our kids can be free in.
Photo by Andrew Gook on Unsplash
From LA.Streetsblog.org
By Joe Linton
L.A. County’s Vincent Community Bikeway project is nearly completed. The roughly four mile long project includes stretches of new creekside bike/walk paths, connected by on-street protected bike lanes.
For more details on the project, see SBLA posts on its groundbreaking last year, and a construction update four months ago.
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From CyclingNews.com
The best road bike helmets come in many different guises, and the right model for you might not be best for the next person. Some offer excellent aerodynamic performance, some prioritise ventilation, some pack in extra features like lights and crash detection, whereas others simply keep the weight down.
The perfect bike helmet for you will depend on the type of riding you do, the temperatures you ride in, your budget, the shape of your head, and to be totally honest, your style preferences too.
From CyclingNews.com
While superstars Tadej Pogačar and Lotte Kopecky truly dominated much of the 2024 cycling season, this past year – as always – has seen a new crop of stars burst onto the scene in men’s and women’s racing.
Some have found their breakthrough at the first attempt as neo-pros cutting their teeth in the peloton, while others have reached new heights and turned a significant corner in their career.
This week, Dan & Si cover the pro cycling arms race, which is real and gaining pace! This isn’t a race anymore just for the best and most talented riders, but for the best coaches, aerodynamicists, minds & equipment. Dan & Si also dive into how this arms race might not actually be good news for the rest of us though… They also cover Mark Cavendish’s aikido skills, how you can get arrested for cycling and using your phone in Japan, bike brands working to limit their carbon footprint, a competition to win a CORE heat sensor and much more!
