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5 Reasons Why I’m Looking Forward to Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026

by Honza Galla - chief editor | Sep 9, 2026 | Shows |

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.

Ride Without a Chain: HP Velotechnik Opens Its Doors in Kriftel

by Honza Galla - chief editor | Aug 31, 2026 | HP Velotechnik, Shows |

HP Velotechnik opens its Kriftel factory September 5 with a chainless trike prototype, test rides, factory tours and a North Cape travel talk.

🎥 Laidback Bike Report Today: Swiss E-Power & Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026 invitation

by Honza Galla - chief editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Electric Assists, Shows, Sunday video, Videos |

Gary Solomon talks Swiss recumbent e-power with Dario Ciani and previews Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026 with the new organizers.

🎥 Laidback Bike Report Today: Magic Drive from Grin Tech

by Honza Galla - chief editor | Jul 19, 2026 | Electric Assists, Shows, Sunday video, Videos |

Learn more about the history of GRIN Tech motors from Canada and their latest development the Freegen and Magic Drive hub motors.

Beyond Recumbents: Everyday Mobility at SPEZI 2026

by Honza Galla - chief editor | Jul 1, 2026 | LEAV, Shows |

Watch our latest SPEZI video featuring cargo bikes, LEVs, quads, trailers, family bikes, and other practical vehicles for everyday mobility.

SPEZI 2026: A New Venue, New Technologies, and Another Step Forward for the World of Recumbents

by Honza Galla - chief editor | Jun 30, 2026 | Premium, Shows |

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.

The End of Pelso Brevet? The Rise and Fall of Hungary’s Carbon High Racer Brand

by Honza Galla - chief editor | May 31, 2026 | Others, Recumbent bikes |

The Hungarian recumbent brand Pelso is shutting down. Here’s the story behind the Pelso Brevet, Schlitter Encore, and Bacchetta connection.

Confirmed & Insane: The new 24-Hour Velomobile World Record is 1,512 km / 940 Miles

by Honza Galla - chief editor | May 31, 2026 | Races, Velomobile |

Aidan Lampe rode an astonishing 1,512.775 km / 939.995 miles in 24 hours, setting new WUCA and Guinness World Records.

Laidback Bike Report Today: The Coolest Stuff We Saw at Spezi 2026!

by Honza Galla - chief editor | May 17, 2026 | Shows, Sunday video, Videos |

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.

10 Reasons Why SPEZI 2026 in Freiburg Is Worth the Trip

by Honza Galla - chief editor | Apr 21, 2026 | Shows |

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.

Laidback Bike Report Today: The 19kg Theta Velomobile Shatters World Records!

by Honza Galla - chief editor | Apr 5, 2026 | Races, Shows, Sunday video, Velomobile, Videos |

Theta Velomobile is a 19kg racing machine that shattered the long-standing 4,000m world record and went on to set a new 24-hour relay record with an average speed of 64 km/h.