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Colorado E-Bike Dealer’s Asset Seizure Raises National Concerns Of Fraud Tied To Incentive Programs
By AvidCyclist.com Customers who believed they had secured low-cost e-bikes through a Colorado tax-credit program are still waiting for bikes or refunds. A federal forfeiture notice involving the retailer’s owner now puts a local dispute in a national spotlight as more incentive programs move to point-of-sale discounts. Colorado’s e-bike tax credit was meant to make electric bicycles easier to afford. Instead, a dispute involving Bear Trail Bikes has become a warning for riders and policymakers ... Read more
Trek Sets New Standard: E-Mountain Bikes Limited to 20mph for Safety
PRESS RELEASE: Trek Bicycles All Trek electric mountain bikes sold in the United States will be Class 1 and will: • Have a 20mph maximum pedal-assist speed • Will not have a throttle All Trek electric bikes designed for use on pavement and shared paths will: • Limit throttle assistance to 20mph (if equipped) • Limit pedal assistance to 20mph or 28mph, depending on model These standards strike the right balance between delivering the benefits ... Read more
Garmin Acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic, Leading Endurance And Strength Training Platforms For Athletes And Coaches
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it has acquired the TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic training platforms for athletes and coaches. The acquisition strengthens Garmin’s fitness ecosystem with customizable coaching experiences for endurance, strength and performance-focused athletes across every stage of their fitness Journey. “TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic share Garmin’s passion for empowering athletes and coaches around the world with world-class training tools, performance metrics and actionable insights. The addition of these highly successful ... Read more
FoCo Fondo Presented by Fat Tire Announces Elite Field and Livestream for Year 11
Lauren Stephens headlines a deep women’s field as FoCo Fondo returns July 19 with a $15,000 equal prize purse, bolo tie cutoffs, and a live broadcast on YouTube — with ideal weather in the forecast. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT COLLINS, Colorado — FoCo Fondo Presented by Fat Tire returns to Fort Collins, Colorado for its 11th edition on July 19, 2026, and with a cooler forecast after a regional heat wave, conditions are lining up ... Read more
Trump’s Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, Says Bike Lanes Are DEI – And Cyclist’s Safety Is Not Important
Apparently the Trump administration is just calling anything it doesn’t like “DEI”. With this latest move, the administration is assuming that all cyclists are liberals, and their lives and safety are not a concern. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Tuesday that his department would redirect $1.73 billion in Biden-era grants away from establishing “DEI bike lanes” to build roads and bridges instead. So, what exactly is a “DEI bike lane?” The Daily Wire pointed to ... Read more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Faces Lawsuit For Relaxing E-Vehicle Law Enforcement – Putting Cyclists At Higher Risk
By: Avid Cyclist Staff – June 30, 2026 NEW YORK – City Councilman Frank Morano, alongside several local residents, has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Zohran Mamdani regarding his decision to overturn a criminal enforcement policy for e-vehicle violations earlier this year. Morano, who serves the 51st Council District, is pursuing the lawsuit in a personal capacity. According to the documents filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Morano stated he ... Read more
UCI announces major regulatory overhaul: Front jersey pockets banned and bike computer sizes limited
The UCI Management Committee has signed off on a series of significant regulatory reforms targeting equipment, rider safety, and the yellow card system. These updates will phase in over the coming seasons, with the earliest changes taking effect next month. by: Félix Serna The ban on front jersey pockets (Effective July 1, 2026) In an immediate move to crack down on aerodynamic loopholes, the UCI will completely prohibit front-mounted jersey pockets starting next month. The governing body ... Read more
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
