Wireless magnetic charging can be pretty convenient. Just plop your phone down on the magnet, and juice up. Now imagine that same convenience, just with a kickstand for your ebike instead of your cell phone. While the TILER system seems pretty handy for individual ebike owners, the system makes even more sense when you consider charging a fleet of ebikes, all with a single charging system. The concept behind TILER is pretty simple. Mount a universal charging kickstand to your bike, hardwire it to the ebike motor, and then park your ebike on the charging tile with the kickstand. When the kickstand makes contact with the tile, it uses a wireless magnetic charging system to recharge your ebike. Sold as an aftermarket solution, TILER states that the system is currently compatible with about 75% of existing ebikes including GoBao, Bosch, Yamaha, Bafang, Zehus, and more (TILER states they will get in touch to make sure you get the proper cable for your bike). In early development, the base of the technology has already been used extensively throughout Western Europe with 200+ TILER Uno charging points already installed. TILERs vision is that with the new TILER Compact, individuals can use the charging tiles in their homes, or bike outfitters can use up to 24 Tiles in an interlocking strip to power fleets of ebikes. Compared to Uno, the TILER Compact does not require any installation and can be used simply by laying it on the floor, or you can also physically mount it to the floor to prevent it from moving or being taken. The 8mm thick tiles claim to charge an ebike at the same speed as a cable charger, and the system is designed to only charge ebike batteries to 80% while monitoring battery temperature for optimal battery health. Technical specificationsDimensions: 260 x 245 x 15 mmWeight: 2 kgCharging time: 3,5 hours (tested on a 500Wh 36Vbattery)Weatherproof: IP67Charging Power: 150 WDesigned to work with most ebikes, there are two versions of the new TILER Compact a standard rear-mounted kickstand charger or a center stand Cargo CUBE. The center stand option should be perfect for e-cargo bike charging and would make sure your cargo bike is always ready to go after parking. TILER is also working on a new version of the rear-mount kickstand with smaller electronics and slimmer form. TILER is launching through a preorder that requires a 29 down payment, with the final production version expected to sell for around 275 for the Tile and kickstand set. tilercharg.comThe post Wireless Magnetic Charging Comes to eBikes with TILER Compact Modular Charging Tiles appeared first on Bikerumor.

If you are a woman who rides any kind of bike, you have likely received a little bit of help along the way.Maybe you have scoured the internet for all of the ways to get into cycling, and all of the different types of bikes and ways to ride. You know, those seemingly endless searches of why does my butt hurt or how do I shift gears? or how can I get stronger riding up hills?Or, maybe you had a chat with someone at a local bike shop, have a friend who rides bikes, or joined a group rideand gotten some amazing advice that way!I think we can all agree that some of the best biking advice we have ever received has come organically in these kinds of situations.However, for many of us there comes a time where we feel like we have exhausted all of the free options out there. We get to a place where we either feel like we arent getting any faster or stronger, or are just having a hard time motivating ourselves to get on the bike.Or, maybe you decide that you want to start racing and dont know where to begin, or have a big event/ride you want to sign up for, but have no idea how to train for it. This is when you might start to wonder if hiring a cycling coach should be your next move.In this article, we will discuss the benefits of hiring a cycling coach, some different ways to work with a coach, how to find a coach, and, of course, how to know if its the right time for you to hire one!Photo Credit: SimpleTruthImagingBenefits of Hiring a Cycling CoachBetter Bike PerformanceHands down, the most obvious plus of hiring a cycling coach is that you will likely see improvements in your cycling performance.Cycling coaches can help you get the most out of your bike and will craft a training plan that is suited to your needs. This will likely make you stronger and faster, and can even help you get up hills easier as your strength increases.Admittedly, though, I have had more than a few cyclists who work with a cycling coach mention to me that hills are STILL hard, but they do get up them faster, and get stronger doing it!Having an Expert to Answer All of Your QuestionsHave you ever wondered if you are training too hard? Not training enough? Are you unsure what zone you should be training in most of the time, if you should be doing intervals or endurance pace?If any and all of that makes your head want to explode (I know it does me!), then its so helpful to have an expert there to answer all of your questions.For example, it could actually be that you arent getting any stronger or faster because you are training too hard. For example, if you arent building in both rest days (and rest weeks!), its quite possible you might be over-training.And, the great thing about paying a coach to answer all of your questions is that you dont have to feel like you are bothering them. This is literally what you pay them to do, and a good coach will be happy to answer all of your questions and steer you down the right path.Built in AccountabilityWhen I asked women in different cycling groups why they chose to work with a coach, time and time again they said that having someone to hold them accountable for getting on the bike regularly was a huge piece of it.First of all, you are paying someone to help. There is a saying that goes, when we pay, we pay attention, and I find this to be very true! When we invest in a coach we are making a commitment to ourselves and to the coach to take our training seriously.Aside from that, just knowing that there is someone else in the world who put together a training plan for you can go a long way to getting you to actually execute the plan. Though I find I can normally self-motivate to ride a bike I absolutely do NOT self-motivate to strength train.The Luxury of Not Having to Come Up With Your Own Training PlansThis one is HUGE. There is just something so amazing about not having to think about when you are going to ride, how hard you are going to ride, what you are going to do, etc.When you work with a coach there is no guess-work, you simply have a professional who is taking care of all of these decisions for you, and it is glorious.For example, when I asked around about coaching in different womens cycling groups, Morgan A. said this in regards to working with her coach, I have workouts on my calendar. I dont have to think about it or stress. It takes a huge task off my plate to just turn on the workout and ride.I can relate to Morgans comments so much. I hired a strength training coach because I know I need to strength train, and all I want is to just show up and do the workout. If I am being honest, I didnt even want to do that.I work out with my coach, Natalie Hamel, once a week and she makes up a plan for me for my other two sessions so I dont have to deal with the stress of figuring out what I am supposed to do.I hired a strength training coach because I needed someone to tell me what to do! It is amazing to just go into an app, PDF, or google doc and have what you need to do already planned out for you.Types of Coaching: Training Plans, Group Coaching, and 1:1 CoachingThere are many different ways to work with a cycling coach. Below we will detail a few different options so that you can choose one that will work for your personal needs and your budget.Training PlansOne of the easiest and least expensive options ways to work with a cycling coach is to purchase a training plan. This takes all of the guesswork out of what you need to do. You can buy pre-made training plans (the most economical option) or have a custom training plan designed just for you and your goals. In fact, Femme Cyclist founder Kristen Bonkoski is a certified USA Cycling coach and offers both pre made plans and custom training plans specifically for women. I actually used her 12-week fitness training plan myself to get stronger last spring and thought it was great.Kristens plans not only tell you what to do in terms of workouts, but also give you great fueling advice, as well as tips for what to do if life gets in the way if you have to skip a workout or even skip a week of workouts. To say that I got more than I was expecting from this plan is definitely an understatement.Pros:Affordable pricesHelps add structure to your training Great if you are self-motivated to ride but just arent sure what to doCons:Can be more generic/not designed for your specific needs (though Kristen does also offer custom plans!)Not great if you arent good at getting yourself on the bike because this option lacks the accountability/forces you to get it elsewhereTraining Plans Short on time? Have a big goal? Or, maybe youre just tired of feeling out of shape? Our structured training plans will help you make the most of your time on the bike and get faster and fitter than ever!Choose from a pre-made plan or have coach Kristen create a custom plan specific to your goals and available time to train. Group CoachingIf you want a little more accountability than a training plan, you might find that group coaching is right for you.There are many different types of group coaching programs out there (I have heard women mention in some groups I am in that they like 360 Velo). Generally what you can expect though, in a group coaching program, is access to a coach and a community.ProsCommunity having other riders to commiserate with and bounce ideas off of is a huge plus to group coachingMore support than a training planAccess to a coach without the 1:1 coaching price tagConsLess individual support than 1:1 coachingWorkouts may be more designed for the group than they are for your individual needs1:1 CoachingIf you are really serious about getting straight up, individualized help that is catered to you and your specific needs, you may want to explore 1:1 coaching. When working with a coach 1:1 you have your coachs undivided attention for those sessions, and this can be priceless. In addition to training plans, Kristen also offers 1:1 coaching. ProsComplete, individualized attentionCan work with you to train for a particular event or just work on getting strongerAccountability you cant hide in a group! Your coach is going to know if you arent completing your workouts.ConsWelllike I saidyou cant hide! Your coach is going to know if you arent completing your workouts.Can be awkward if you need to move on/if its not a good fit.Lacks the community aspect of group coaching.How to Find and Choose a CoachFinding a coach that suits your needs can feel a little bit daunting. One of the best ways to find a coach is by word of mouth.You can ask around in cycling Facebook groups, ask at your local bike shop, or ask a friend who you know works with a coach if they would recommend their coach!I have gotten SO much great advice from Competitive Edge Ski and Bike in East Longmeadow, MAIt is also important to make sure that the coach you choose is a right fit for you. If your friend is super intense about training and has a super intense coach, and this is just not you, that coach may not be the right fit.Most coaches will offer a consult call of sorts or a time to chat to make sure that you are both on the same page. You may want to ask questions like what is an appropriate training schedule for someone of my skill level? or These are my goals, how would you go about helping me achieve them? or How do you take into account the physiology of women in your training.When I asked in Facebook Groups about experiences women have had working with coaches, they mentioned that they wanted a coach that considered womens physiology, so if that is something that is important to you I would definitely ask!Now, if you approach a coach and they say that they are full and dont have time, dont be discouraged! This happens a lot. Ask them if they have any recommendations, and just keep looking. Dont take any nos from coaches personally, they just may be too busy or might not think that they are the best person to help you.Finally, when you are looking for a cycling coach you should consider if its important to you for a coach to be licensed. In the US, you will likely want to look for a coach that is certified by a reputable cycling organization like USA Cycling. USA Cycling has a coach finder on their website that you can use.Looking into the qualifications and training of your coach is especially important if you want your coach to have a certain expertise. If you are just looking for someone to help hold you accountable and bounce ideas off of that might not be so important to you, but if you want someone to be making your training plans for you then you should ensure that they actually have the background and education to do so.How to Know if its the Right Time for YOU to Hire a CoachNow, you might still be on the fence about hiring a coach, and you might be wondering how to know if its the right time.My best advice to you is to ask yourself if you are able to meet your goals right now on your own.I used the Femme Cyclist 12 Week Training Plan to train for the Bikes Fight Cancer Ride and it was AMAZING. Photo credit: SimpleTruthImagingIs your current training program/schedule working for you? Do you like what youre doing? Are you able to motivate yourself no problem to get on the bike?If you are answering yes to all of these questions, then this might not be the right time for you to hire a coach.But, if you feel like you are struggling to make gains on the bike, are sick of making your own decisions about what your next ride should be, if you are unsure if you are training too much or not training enough, then these are all signs that you might want to look into a training program, group coaching, or 1:1 coaching.You truly dont have to go it alone. Before you decide to train for your next race or event on your own, I strongly suggest considering getting some support. There are so many ways to work with a coach that it is very likely you can find one that will fit your budget and your needs. At the end of the day, there is truly no one-size fits all answer to the question of when you should start working with a coach, but hopefully after reading this article you have an idea of where to begin! About The AuthorStacy Ann Smithis a New England-based cyclist who strives to stay upright on her bike. She is the founder of Sascy Cycling, and her mission is to encourage women to love their body and focus on what it can do, not what it looks like. When Stacys not cycling she is teaching high school history and eating pizza with her husband and son.IG:@sascycyclingThe post When Should I Start Work With a Cycling Coach? appeared first on Femme Cyclist.

Episode four of Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan's bikepacking journey from England to India documents their time riding through the "Black Mountain" country of Montenegro. Find a short update from their travels, a selection of stunning photos, and the video hereThe post Riding Through the Black Mountain: England to India Episode 4 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Massive congratulations to Molly Weaver, who just set a new world record for the fastest circumnavigation of Great Britain by bicycle, riding 7,730 kilometers in under 22 days. Learn more about her achievement here...The post Molly Weaver Sets New World Record for Fastest Circumnavigation of Great Britain appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

After more than a week of riding, Beln Castell begins to find her rhythm as she enters the mountainous highlands near the Chinese border. The second episode of her "Cycling Northern Vietnam" series captures the emotional highs and lows of solo travel, a sampling of the country's spectacular landscapes, and some immersive cultural experiences. Watch it here...The post Cycling Northern Vietnam, Episode 2 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

When we first walked by the Stablead booth, everything looked almost too polished to be a completely new bicycle component brand. As it turns out, this is apparently the result of Tiltas extensive experience creating camera rigging equipment and suspension components for cameras mounted on filming cars in Hollywood. A lot of the manufacturing technology seems to directly transfer to bicycle components, so Tilta has created a spinoff company called Stablead to enter the bike world. Among those tapped to help the brand develop is none other than Brian Lopes, who has been brought on to help with product testing & development, marketing, media, and more. New Inverted fork + rear shockIn spite of all the product looking fully baked, Stablead tells us that all of the suspension components are still prototypes and not final production. Whats most impressive is that the fork and shock have apparently only been in development for three months. In that time, theyve managed to make an inverted fork with a one-piece carbon fiber steerer and upper assembly, and a rear shock with a carbon air can. Stablead didnt touch on the technology used inside of the shock or fork, but they did mention their parent companys experience with camera suspension systems and electronic stabilization. It will be interesting to see if we end up seeing some kind of electronic suspension control when these hit the market. All that Stablead would say about the fork is that it will be aimed toward the enduro segment with around 160mm of travel and a goal weight around 2kg. We may see the fork and shock hit production by Q2 of 2026. Hard Anodized ComponentsIf you were able to take your eyes off the suspension components, the booth was filled with a number of beautiful, hard-anodized components. Stablead says that stems, cranks, and other components should be available by the end of July/early August. All feature hard-anodized finishes, including hardware. Mechanics Tables, tooPart of what made the booth stand out were the beautiful carts packed with tools and accessories. These will also be part of the range, and they not only have incredible customization potential, but they can also be packed away like a trolley. What about that bike?Stablead made the full suspension frame in their booth as well, complete with a Pinion gearbox and belt drive. Were told that at this point, the brand has no plans to get into frame production, but they wanted to showcase their manufacturing abilities, which wed say they achieved. stablead.comThe post Stablead Makes the Jump from Camera Equipment to Bikes with Help from Brian Lopes appeared first on Bikerumor.

After 11 years of fabricating some of the best steel and titanium bicycles in the biz, Chumba is leaving Texas! Moving forward, Chumba's operations will be split between Kansas City, Missouri, and Richmond, Virginia. Learn more here...The post Chumba is Moving! appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

One of the coolest products at Eurobike had nothing to do with cycling kinda. The S-Rower starts with any smart bicycle trainer and converts it into a rowing machine. Rowing machines are expensive and take up a lot of room. But theyre also a great combination of cardio and full-body workout, so the ability to convert the trainer you already have into a rowing machine that can also be easily removed and hung on the wall when not in use is pretty appealing.The S-Rower uses a tool-free quick-release attachment to mount to the trainer, and the device features a metal plate that interfaces directly with the smallest cog on the cassette. Once attached, the S-Rower beam features the typical sliding seat, and platforms for sneakers or the ability to add your own clipless pedals for a locked-in connection. Based on the dedicated S-Rower app, you can connect to the smart trainer with Bluetooth. Through that connection, the app and S-Rower provide resistance based on the power translation between cycling and rowing metrics, with variable resistance for interval training.The S-Rower is said to automatically convert power readings into rowing data, including:Stroke rate monitoringPower output per strokeStroke efficiency analysisSplit times and distance trackingEnergy expenditure during the sessionPriced at $695, the S-Rower is currently available for preorders and a special rate of $520. If you pay a $49 deposit, you will secure a spot in line with product expected to be delivered by Q2 2026. It seems that S-Rower will ship worldwide, but the shipping rate isnt included in the price, and its not given. Considering the S-Rower is a very long, single beam, it seems like shipping could be fairly expensive to the U.S. since the company is based in Italy, but that remains to be seen.srower.comThe post Turn Your Smart Trainer into a Rowing Machine with S-Rower Extension appeared first on Bikerumor.

In today's Weekend Snapshot, we join three readers from our global community on their recent bikepacking trips in California, Ecuador, and Utah. Catch up on the latest colorful scenes and use the short form to share a shot from one of your rides here...The post Weekend Snapshot appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

So the Tour de France has begun, and so far I havent watched any of it. I also didnt watch any cycling YouTube, despite the abundance of clickbait it persists in proffering:OH MY GOD WHAT DOES MY MECHANIC HATE? I must watch and find out.**[Spoiler alert: your mechanic hates when you steal his tools and drop them down the steerer tubes of random bikes in the shop. He also hates when you kick him in the crotch. But most of all, he hates when you assume all mechanics are males, and hell lay a guilt trip on you for doing it, even though hes a male.]And OH MY GOD DO YOU THINK HIS GRAVEL CONVERSION WORKED?I didnt even have to watch it to find out it didnt work because the bike is too small and its ugly.I also didnt have to watch this to find out the six things he wish he knew before he bought a gravel bike:Without watching it, here they are:That Ill be the billionth person with a gravel bike and a mustacheThat Ill be the billionth person with a gravel bike and a dainty tattooThat gravel bikes are boring and overpricedThat plastic bikes are boring and overpricedThat internally routed cables are annoying and stupidThat endless discursions on the relative merits of different tire treads like youre the first person to ride a bike on a surface other than pavement is the most boring thing in the world, even more boring than plastic gravel bikesNo, I focused on riding this weekend, and while Ive been doing much of my riding on this bike as of lateI was overcome with a sudden urge at one point to ride its very antithesis, possibly because we were celebrating Independence Day and the bike is the very embodiment of the sort of innovation for innovations sake and optimism bordering on delusion that is uniquely American:However, Im increasingly of the opinion that if youre going to ride a carbon bike, you might as well ride one thats completely insane:You know the guy who dresses up as Elvis or Rambo or John Kreese from The Karate Kid for Halloween but hes a little too into it and you have a feeling that hed maybe do it every day if he thought he could get away with it? I feel similarly about the Y-Foil. Its completely ridiculous, and yet when Im on it I think, Wow, this feels fast! And it is fast, too, at least according to my very un-scientific testing. In fact, it was nearly two minutes faster than its younger cousin the LeMond Tete de Course (which was in turn slower than the A. Homer Hilsen!) over a distance of 18 miles, though to be fair it was sporting the Tri-spokes and not the Rolfs, and also it wasnt yet equipped with the Rock Shox Ruby suspension fork, both of which I can only assume would reduce its aero advantage.As for that fork, it basically replicates the effect of riding a road bike with a sensible width tire, with the added benefit that if you hit a bump when in lockout mode (which is the way youd want to ride it almost all of the time) the abbreviated rebound makes a loud POP sound like opening a bottle of cheap champagne or returning a serve in tennis. I do unlock it every so often on descents with rough pavement and I do appreciate it in those circumstances, though again, it basically just replicates the effect of riding a more sensible tire. I would certainly never, ever deign to ride a modern road-oriented bicycle with a suspension fork (much less a Y-shaped frame design), but since everything on this bike is deeply obsolete and long out of production I dont find it threatening or offensive and instead just enjoy the over-the-top silliness of it, sort of like sexism in old movies.In fact, I was going to return it to Classic Cycle after the ride, but by golly I couldnt quite bring myself to do it. Even though its by far the least necessary bicycle currently under my purview, I nevertheless enjoy having this zany wild card in the deck. And apparently Im not the only one:Oddly I never heard from this would-be Y-Foil captain:Perhaps the bike wasnt in his size, but if he needs something larger here it is:That seatpost is positively Seussian.Anyway, as much as I enjoyed the Y-Foil I did need to wash the taste out of my mouth the next day:Oddly, going on nothing else but feel, the Cervino feels like the second-fastest of all my bicycles after George Plimptons Y-Foil. I somethings think it has something to do with all the cup-and-cone bearings, though it could be as simple as the fact that the lack of any low gears really doesnt give you any other choice but to ride fast. It could also have to do with the 30mm tubular tires, which are positively dreamy, or perhaps just the psychological effect of being transported to a simpler time when families rode together in matching sweatsuits, which today is the sort of thing you only see in Wes Anderson movies:And nobody wore helmets, not even babies:I wonder how they got him to smile like that. Perhaps they Scotch taped a picture of Big Bird to dads posterior and his pedaling movements made it look like he was dancing. Either way, that kids about 44 years old today, and if he grew up to be completely and boringly average then statistically he earns $64,844 per year, weighs 206.9 pounds, is 59 tall, and owns a gravel bike.