For all cycling enthusiasts, we have collected some interesting and useful products to upgrade your environmentally friendly means of transport. From the light GPS system, the alarm that goes off when the bike is stolen, the invisible and collapsible helmet, the bike that can go up the hill almost by itself, all the way to the very, very loud bell that will make no one ever say that he didn't hear you!
Although the public's attention continues to be captured by the WC in Brazil, the Tour de France cycling race also took its share of the cake this week, losing two superstars, Mark Cavendish and last year's winner Christopher Froome, already in the opening. But the caravan goes on and despite the calls of the organizer and the competitors that the fans do not endanger the cyclists with stupid maneuvers, it already offered some hot situations in the first week.
If we are thinking about traveling or moving abroad and our favorite means of transport is a bicycle, it would be a good idea to first check which cities in the world are the most cyclist-friendly.
Slovenia is a paradise for hikers and cyclists. Its picturesqueness offers something for everyone and, despite its small size, it is criss-crossed with thousands of trails that highlight its beauty. You know many of them, but despite your belief to the contrary, many of them you don't. But this can quickly change with the new free mobile application Hiking and Biking in Slovenia by Slovenian programmers, which is the result of cooperation between the economic interest association GIZ Hiking & Cycling and the Slovenian Tourist Board.
Poncho for cyclists? All-season cyclists have to contend with many weather conditions, and rain is still one of those when cyclists are "cold". Capes are often not enough, and driving and holding an umbrella in one hand is not only impractical, but also dangerous. That's why designers Shane Liu and Vicky Lin teamed up with cycling brand Vanmoof to create the Boncho, a cycling poncho that allows you to ride carefree in the rain.
If you've ever cycled, you know how much the wind can affect your ride, especially if it's blowing hard on your chest. Then you feel like you can't move. Well, the participants of the Volta a La Marina stage race in Spain didn't just have that feeling, as a hurricane wind literally stopped them in the middle of the road! And the organizer was forced to stop the race for safety reasons.
Cycling is one of the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation. In Poland, they recently opened a new cycle path that lights up blue at night. And no, not blue just because it was a very blue idea, but also because the bike path really does turn blue, fluorescent blue. Take a look at this wonderful work by TPA Instytut Badań Technicznych Sp. z o. o
Bike rental systems like Bicikelj are mushrooming around the world. Unfortunately, the system has one bug. It doesn't allow you to rent helmets, so most cyclists get around without one. Fed up of carrying around her bulky helmet, 28-year-old industrial designer Isis Shiffer created a folding cardboard cycling helmet, the EcoHelmet, that closes like a book and folds down to the size of a banana.
Danny MacAskill is being called quite the fool on a bicycle. When you see some of his old videos of him pushing the limits of the possible and bringing him worldwide recognition, you'll understand why. He already has many daring feats behind him, and while filming on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, he performed probably his most daring yet. He jumped off the cliff into the deep.
You probably didn't know that there is a right way and a wrong way to open a car door. They don't teach us this in driving school, because it seems like a perfectly logical thing to do. If we were to do the exam in the Netherlands, we could be covered for that. Have you ever heard of peeling a car door the Dutch way? Why is this important? Because this type of opening prevents a passing cyclist or motorcyclist from being hit with the door. Many people open the door before looking to see if a cyclist/motorcyclist is approaching. With this maneuver, that can't happen to you.
Bled Bike Festival 2017, which will take place from August 25 to 27, 2017, is a newly designed cycling festival, the purpose of which is to unite professional and amateur cycling enthusiasts. In addition to the cycling race, a cycling Expo, various entertainment events and culinary experiences will also be organized as part of the event. Move in good company, in the most beautiful Slovenian area. Registration applications are now available.
With spring, recreational cyclists also take a look at the plan. Anyone who has ever covered a long distance knows how the butt can start to hurt after a certain time and how painful each jolt can be. With the Rinsten Spring shock absorber, this will no longer be the case. The revolutionary shock absorber can be mounted on any bike, and you don't have to change the seat for greater comfort.