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Welcome to the age of the cargo bike
Cargo cycling has the potential to end thousands of needless car and truck journeys. Here's how easy it is.
Ford thinks Bluetooth LE can keep pedestrians and cyclists safe from cars
Ford thinks it can reduce cycling and pedestrian deaths using Bluetooth LE.
Google Maps now offers 3D aerial views of famous landmarks
Google Maps now offers aerial 3D views of nearly 100 landmarks, including Big Ben and the Empire State Building.
The best bike accessories you can buy
Whether you're new to cycling or a seasoned rider, the gadgets on this list will help you get the most out of your bike.
What we bought: Echelon's Connect Sport bike pairs well with Apple Fitness+
The Echelon Connect Sport bike and Apple Fitness+ represent an affordable combo for getting fit, with a few catches.
Raleigh's expanded Motus e-bike line offers more power and range
Raleigh has launched a revamped Motus e-bike line with more power and choices.
Zwift is holding a cycling esports event in a virtual NYC
Around 180 riders will compete in the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.
Google Maps adds a dedicated 'lite' navigation mode for cyclists
Google Maps has included cycling directions for years now, but not a dedicated navigation mode for those who like to travel from place to place on two wheels.
Strava makes its location sharing safety feature free
Social fitness network Strava has made one of its most useful safety features available to all users.
Specialized's latest e-bike is a lighter, easier-to-ride city cruiser
Specialized has introduced the Turbo Como SL, a super light e-bike meant for maneuverability and less effort when you pedal.
Smart's airless bike tires use NASA tech to defeat punctures
NASA-approved startup Smart is using the space agency's smart memory alloy tech in its Metl bike tires.
The RadMission 1 is a $1,099 e-bike that delivers the basics
I’m pleased to report that Rad Power Bikes’ estimates are accurate. It’s not the most exciting e-bike but Rad Power Bikes has nailed most of the fundamentals. Rad Power Bikes has nailed most of the fundamentals. There’s plenty that Rad Power Bikes could improve. The RadMission 1 is different, though.
Peak Design unveils its own line of magnetic phone cases and accessories
Peak Design is moving into the smartphone accessory market. The company, best known for its popular Everyday camera bags, has unveiled a mobile-focused system called Mobile. Peak Design has made an Everyday Case for the iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S20 that has a SlimLink built right in.
Triumph’s first e-bike is a welcome blend of technology and nostalgia
That’s all changed with the Trekker GT, an e-bike designed by the Triumph Motorcycles team in the UK.
Tour de France winner Greg LeMond is making cute carbon e-bikes
Today, his personal company — simply called LeMond — has launched two pedal-assist bicycles built almost entirely from carbon fiber. Both have carbon fiber frames, seat posts and, unusually, barstems.
SoundCloud's founders are launching an e-bike subscription service
Dance will be focused on subscription-based ownership. The company won’t be flooding cities with dockless bikes, though. Still, the company’s two-wheelers will need to be robust. The company is reportedly working on a fancier ride, though. It’s a good time to be launching an e-bike company.
Superstrata's $3,999 Ion is a made-to-measure carbon fiber e-bike
A 3D-printed carbon fibre frame, though? “It’s less than your high-end carbon fiber bikes, but it’s not affordable in the common sense,” Vu accepted. By e-bike standards, that’s small. Superstrata’s Ion will be lighter than most of its e-bike competition, though.
Professional cyclists will compete in a virtual Tour de France
The virtual tour will have a side event for amateurs called the Virtual l’Etape du Tour de France. Zwift and ASO, the real-life Tour de France organizer, want the event to have a celebratory atmosphere. Enter Zwift. Will Zwift racing ever supplant the real-life Tour?
Apple Maps adds EV-focused features and cycling directions
Apple is updating Maps to add much-requested cycling directions, EV charger finding and more detailed maps in other countries.
Strava is moving some free features behind a subscription
Strava is moving some of its free features into a subscription package.
