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Milligan Cyclists Testify at Preliminary Hearing in Fatal Team Crash Case
Two riders, a responding deputy and a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper took the stand as the case focused on whether the accused driver was impaired By Gary Robinson, Avid Cyclist | September 18, 2026 ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — Two members of the Milligan University cycling team testified Friday at a preliminary hearing for John Alexander Benfield, the driver charged in connection with the August crash that killed teammates Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers and injured seven ... Read more
Milligan Cycling Crash Suspect Arrested In NC And Is Now On A $3 Million Bond
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — The man charged in a crash that killed two members of the Milligan University cycling team is back in jail on a $3 million bond, officials with Avery County Jail confirmed Wednesday. John Benfield, 69 of Newland, N.C. was arrested and booked to Avery County Jail Wednesday afternoon for an out-of-state fugitive charge, the detention center confirmed. An arrest warrant was filed in Carter County Tuesday for Benfield along with a ... Read more
MADE Bike Show Returns to Portland This Weekend, Putting Handmade Cycling at Center Stage
Portland’s summer cycling calendar is about to get a serious dose of craft, creativity, and industry energy. The 2026 MADE Bike Show arrives at Zidell Yards from Friday, August 21, through Sunday, August 23, bringing handmade bicycles, the people who build them, and the brands that support them into one waterfront gathering. MADE describes this as its fourth Portland edition and says more than 200 builders and brands will be represented—an ambitious showcase for a ... Read more
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
