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Vancouver Island Trails Booby-Trapped: A Wake-Up Call for Cyclists Everywhere
by Stephane Pelletier Troubling reports are circulating online after popular trail systems in the Comox Valley were found booby-trapped with sharp metal spikes. The crude devices, often referred to as caltrops, have reportedly been spotted on the ground near trailheads and multi-use areas frequented by dirt bikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, and hikers. On June 15, local news outlet CHEK News reported that local rider Eric Roy discovered the hazards while riding near Comox Logging Road on the ... Read more
Empire State Trail: A $1.87 Billion Boost for Local Economies and Cycling Advocacy
by Brian K. Mahoney A new economic impact study finds that New York’s Empire State Trail has become far more than a recreational amenity. The 750-mile trail network now generates an estimated $1.87 billion in annual economic activity, supports nearly 10,000 jobs, and delivers outsized benefits to communities across the Hudson Valley and beyond. Commissioned by Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and conducted by the Institute for Transportation Research and Education with support from LaBella Associates, the ... Read more
End of an Era: KHS Bicycles Shutters U.S. Operations After 50 Years
By Jeremy Benson On its Instagram page yesterday, KHS Bicycles posted a message informing the public that it will close its U.S. distribution business after 50 years. Founded in 1974 by Wen and Susan Hsieh, KHS Bicycles, known primarily for its mountain bikes, will officially cease operations on May 31, 2026. This announcement does not affect KHS Taiwan, which will reportedly continue to operate as normal. This news comes roughly eight months after Bicycle Retailer ... Read more
Arkansas’ One-Of-A-Kind Mountain Bike Park In The Ozarks Is Opening In 2026
For mountain bikers, there’s nothing quite as luxurious as hooking your bicycle to a chairlift. You don’t have to downshift to an easy gear, grind your way up a slope, or drench your helmet in sweat. Just sit back and enjoy the wooded scenery; the lift will handle the rest. By the time you reach the summit, you’re energized and ready to go — and it’s (literally) all downhill from there. That’s what visitors can ... Read more
Weldtite Launches Weldtite USA
Weldtite, a UK manufacturer of bicycle maintenance products, has announced its expansion, with the launch of Weldtite USA, operated in exclusive partnership with Cycling Supplies Inc. Beginning May 2026, American cyclists will gain direct access to Weldtite’s range of lubricants, cleaners, sealants and repair solutions. British Engineering of Cycling Maintenance Products now available in America The U.S. launch marks a major milestone in Weldtite’s international strategy. The brand’s global momentum has surged in recent years, ... Read more
Team BELLA Returns To The Baker City Cycling Classic To Support And Grow Women’s Road Racing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Team BELLA Returns to the Baker City Cycling Classic to Support and Grow Women’s Road Racing BAKER CITY, Oregon — The Baker City Cycling Classic is proud to announce the return of Team BELLA for 2026, an initiative designed to help more women experience road stage racing in an inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented environment. Presented by BELLA Mainstreet Market and longtime Baker City Cycling Classic supporter Beverly Calder, Team BELLA is focused ... Read more
Colorado just changed the language of traffic violence: HB26-1237
“Crashes,” Not “Accidents” is now law. Because what happens to victims is never inevitable. By Jacqueline Claudia, Executive Director, The White Line Foundation This movement has something incredible to celebrate this month. HB26-1237: Colorado’s “Crashes,” Not “Accidents” bill, was officially signed into law. For decades, the word “accident” has been written into Colorado traffic law. But “accident” suggests inevitability. It suggests nobody could have prevented what happened. That is not the reality families like the Whites live ... Read more
BorderLands Gravel Documentary Selected for Nogales International Film Festival
MAY 5, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Get Your Gravel On: Gravel Racing in the Borderlands” brings the story of the race to the big screen Douglas, AZ — BorderLands Gravel, one of the most distinctive gravel cycling events in the American Southwest, is heading to the big screen. A documentary titled “Get Your Gravel On: Gravel Racing in the Borderlands” has been officially selected for the Nogales International Film Festival, taking place May 13–17, 2026, in the twin border ... Read more
Zwift’s Acquisition of ROUVY: A New Era for Indoor Cycling
Zwift recently revealed its successful acquisition of ROUVY, an indoor cycling application celebrated for its authentic video-based routes and event-centric riding features. What makes this development particularly intriguing is that it is not being presented as a massive consolidation where all features are merged into a single platform. Instead, Zwift has clarified that both entities will maintain their independent operations, retaining distinct development roadmaps and separate subscription models. By: Gary Robinson, AvidCyclist.com Distinct Approaches to ... Read more
U.S. Pro Cup Returns to Washougal with Elite XC and Short Track Racing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Pro Cup Returns to Washougal with Elite XC and Short Track Racing Washougal, Washington — The U.S. Pro Cup Washougal returns to the Pacific Northwest, bringing elite-level cross-country and short track mountain bike racing to Washougal. Hosted by Zone 5 Promotions, the event is part of the U.S. Pro Cup, a national series built to provide today’s top riders and tomorrow’s Olympians with a high-caliber racing environment. Since its launch in ... Read more
