Across Deserts on an AZUB Fat Trike
A world cyclist returns to the AZUB Fat Trike and AIDOO trailer, sharing hard lessons from deserts, dirt roads, and over 60,000 km of human-powered travel.
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🎥 Laidback Bike Report Today: Cruzbike’s New Tilting Cargo Trike
Join Gary Solomon and Cruzbike founder Jim Parker live today on Laidback Bike Report to discover the story behind the innovative Cruzbike Truck cargo trike.
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5 Reasons Why I’m Looking Forward to Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026
Recumbent Cycle-Con returns to Xenia, Ohio. Here are five reasons why I can’t wait to be back at America’s biggest recumbent event.
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Ride Without a Chain: HP Velotechnik Opens Its Doors in Kriftel
HP Velotechnik opens its Kriftel factory September 5 with a chainless trike prototype, test rides, factory tours and a North Cape travel talk.
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🎥 Laidback Bike Report Today: Swiss E-Power & Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026 invitation
Gary Solomon talks Swiss recumbent e-power with Dario Ciani and previews Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026 with the new organizers.
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🎥 Laidback Bike Report Today: Magic Drive from Grin Tech
Learn more about the history of GRIN Tech motors from Canada and their latest development the Freegen and Magic Drive hub motors.
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Beyond Recumbents: Everyday Mobility at SPEZI 2026
Watch our latest SPEZI video featuring cargo bikes, LEVs, quads, trailers, family bikes, and other practical vehicles for everyday mobility.
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SPEZI 2026: A New Venue, New Technologies, and Another Step Forward for the World of Recumbents
Watch the video or dive into our coverage of SPEZI, featuring the latest news, innovative products, and highlights from the world’s largest special bike show.
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The End of Pelso Brevet? The Rise and Fall of Hungary’s Carbon High Racer Brand
The Hungarian recumbent brand Pelso is shutting down. Here’s the story behind the Pelso Brevet, Schlitter Encore, and Bacchetta connection.
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Confirmed & Insane: The new 24-Hour Velomobile World Record is 1,512 km / 940 Miles
Aidan Lampe rode an astonishing 1,512.775 km / 939.995 miles in 24 hours, setting new WUCA and Guinness World Records.
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Laidback Bike Report Today: The Coolest Stuff We Saw at Spezi 2026!
We will go through most of if not all the interesting products that one could see at the SPEZI show in Freiburg, Germany last month.
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10 Reasons Why SPEZI 2026 in Freiburg Is Worth the Trip
SPEZI 2026 in Freiburg brings new tech, test rides, and a record number of exhibitors. Here are 10 reasons you shouldn’t miss the world’s top recumbent show this weekend.
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