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Catrike Northern Lights Promotion just started
Catrike’s Northern Lights Collection offers $200-$400 discounts and five limited-edition colors for all models. Available until Dec 31, 2024!
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Trisled Brings Rotomolding Technology to the World of Racing Velomobiles
Using rotomolding tech, Trisled’s new Skyhawk aims to make durable racing velomobile accessible to more students in the Australian Pedal Prix! With tough, lightweight polyethylene shells, it’s built for intense races at a lower cost.
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Tyres 101…..by Ian Sims
If bike tire sizing marking seems like a jungle of numbers and symbols, you’re not alone. Ian Sims, a pioneer in trike design and founder of Greenspeed, broke it down in a way that’s still relevant today.
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Solar Cabrio: The incredible transformation of a legendary recumbent vehicle
Can you spot which bike Raf van Hulle has modified for his next solar adventures? If you know what he rode before, the puzzle will be much easier!
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🎥 Bacchetta Pronto e-recumbent reviewed by Pat Franz
Watch as Pat Franz shares his experience with the Bacchetta Pronto e-assist recumbent bike equipped with a Bafang motor, highlighting its features.
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🎥 LBR today: Steintrikes Go Solar Across the US then Helps Vet Climb Mt. Washington!
Join us as we share two inspiring stories of recovery and sustainability with the Steintrike Wild One, featuring veterans and eco-conscious adventurers.
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🎥 LBR Today: From Children’s Shows to Trike Videos-Geoff Adams
Today’s Laid Back Bike Report presented by Gary Solomon will interview Geoff Bird. A talented video maker and avid recumbent rider.
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🎥 GCN’s Mountain Pass Recumbent Ride: A Win or a Wobble?
Is Global Cycling Network promoting recumbents—or ridiculing them? Their latest video features a challenging mountain pass ride in Wales on a Cruzbike recumbent, with some surprising results.
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Experience the Slyway ULTRA Right at Your Doorstep
Stefano Bonazzoli and his Slyway ULTRA have deservedly attracted attention as one of the few brand...
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The story of a confiscated velomobile
A velomobile rider’s dream journey through Greece came to an abrupt halt as local authorities confiscated his vehicle. Will he get it back in time for the next big tour?
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First recumbent video game is finally here!
Kilian Weigand and his friends have launched Solar Racer: Global Challenge, a thrilling video game inspired by Kilian’s adventures on a solar-powered recumbent tandem. Download now from the Google Play Store!
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🎥 LBR today: Steintrikes Go Solar Across the US then Helps Vet Climb Mt. Washington!
Join us as we share two inspiring stories of recovery and sustainability with the Steintrike Wild One, featuring veterans and eco-conscious adventurers.
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⭐️ Solar-Powered Journey from Morocco to Dubai: Cyclists Completed 13,000km / 8,000 miles Trip Ahead of COP28
Moroccan cyclists completed a solar-powered journey to Dubai, emphasizing renewable energy. Their arrival aligned with the start of the COP28 in November 2023.
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⭐️ 2nd European Conference on Light and Efficient Vehicles
In early November 2023, the 2nd European Conference on Light and Efficient Vehicles was held in southern France. Tons of interesting vehicles were on display.
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⭐️ Pat Franz about the beginning of Terra Cycle, his plans, and the recumbent industry
You would be hard-pressed to find someone with as much insight into the world of recumbents as Patrick Franz. He has an excellent overview, so I asked him a few questions.
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