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Bike Industry Successful In Avoiding New US Steel & Aluminium Tariffs
by Ed Spratt Industry-wide action has helped to avoid the threat of 50% US tariffs on the steel and aluminum content of bikes, eBikes and frames. Bicycle Retailer reports that following a proposal by kids bike brand Guardian Bikes and an aluminum trade group last year, the White House has announced its updated list of products ... Read more
Say “Aloha” To Gravel in Hawaii This November
Aloha Gravel was born from a desire to make events in Hawaii to have a greater impact. Many destination events bring people to the islands, but much of the profit leaves with giant event organizers. The local communities, culture, and people don’t always benefit in the way they should. This realization sparked a simple but powerful idea: what if an event ... Read more
This Genius Bike Bell Outsmarts Even Smart Headphones
A carmaker found just the right frequency for a bike bell to make it past a headphone’s noise-canceling algorithm. Pedestrians wearing headphones who are unaware of their surroundings pose an accident risk for cyclists—especially if those pedestrians are blasting their favorite tunes in noise-canceling headphones that block out the rest of the world. A new bike bell ... Read more
The 7 Biggest Lessons Bike Touring Will Teach You (From 170 Continent-Crossing Cyclists)
By: Alee Denham, Cycling About Bike touring is an incredible way to see and experience the world, and it’s shaped much of how I understand both myself and the world around me. But I’m not alone in learning from these journeys, which made me curious whether common lessons emerge across continent-crossing cyclists. Fortunately, it’s now ... Read more
Shimano’s We Are Cyclists Continues the All Bodies on Bikes Story
Celebrating five years of inclusive cycling and a community that keeps growing. by: Deven McCoy Five years ago, Marley Blonsky and Kailey Kornhauser released All Bodies on Bikes and made a statement the cycling world needed to hear: people of all sizes deserve space, joy, and a place in this sport. It wasn’t a revolutionary concept, but ... Read more
55 years ago, 1,200 Portlanders joined bike ride to demand carfree space
By: Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor), Bike Portland Portland has a long and interesting bicycling history — from the ‘1896 Cyclists Road Map‘ printed long before cars were sold, to elected officials who biked to City Hall long before the term “bike friendly city” existed and the modern, massive group rides that grab global attention. I’ve shared ... Read more
How Much Proteins for Cyclists? Whey Protein vs Isolate
By Iwona – Dietician In recent years, especially among physically active people, considerable attention has been paid to the appropriate amount of protein intake. People who are physically active should consume 1.2 – 2 g/kg of body weight. Its values depend on many factors, including the type of physical activity performed, gender, age, or sports goal. It ... Read more
Greek Yogurt Chicken Thighs
The marinade for this dish yields chicken that’s tender, juicy, packed with bright, herby flavor and is the remedy for dry chicken. All you need are simple ingredients like lemon, garlic, and pantry spices! Greek yogurt is one of my favorite ingredients for cooking. And now, it’s one of my favorite ingredients for a chicken ... Read more
Want Spring Fitness Fast? Start With These Cycling Intervals
The smartest early-season workouts build aerobic power first, then add the punch you need for climbs, attacks, and hard group rides. By Natascha Grief, NASM-CPT, -CES, -CNC, -BCS, -SFC Every spring, cyclists start asking the same question: how do I get fit quickly without totally destroying myself in the process? The mistake a lot of riders ... Read more
Spring Maintenance Checklist For Road Bikes
The riding season is quickly approaching and that means it’s time to get your bike set up for a big year of warm, sunny miles and two-wheeled adventures with friends. Even if you’ve been riding consistently through the winter, now is a great time to inspect the trusty road bike and perform some basic maintenance ... Read more
