Comment & Analysis: This is a video review of the Dodder Greenway from Fitzwilliam Quay to London Bridge Road project, and some between that and the Ballsbridge to Donnybrook section:This is a still of one of the four shared areas the signs seem to be needless clutter that gets in the way more than anything else when simple zebra crossingss at both ends of the green area would likely have worked:The below image shows the other end of the section shown at the end of the video this is facing in the direction towards Fitzwilliam Quay. A route upgraded for cycling, but only in one direction: Its a welcome improvement overall, but was the cycle path needed, and can other details be improved in future routes?Finally, here are some extra photos of details including the cross-over point at Bridge Street into Fizwilliam Quay at the Ringend/Docklands edge, where the route is eventually to drop down the other side of the bridge into the Docklands at the mouth of the River Dodder:

Lehi Cano's latest video, "One Last Job," documents a custom Omnium Mini-Max build for his partner, Kelly. After years of her borrowing his cargo bike, he figured it was finally time she got one of her own. Watch the 15-minute video set to some funky music hereThe post One Last Job: Omnium Mini-Max Build (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

A recent news story from Colorados Front Range reports that law enforcement is cracking down on e-bikes. Well, not e-bikes, actually. The report calls them modified e-bikes in some places and high-powered electric bikes in others.And so continues the apparent confusion surrounding the conversation.To be fair, the article makes a decent attempt at explaining what makes these motorized bikes different. However, the confusion over terms and definitions that has hung over the bike industry for the last few years persists.So, how exactly should we deal with these e-bikes causing all this fuss?Well, a proposed California bill, SB 1167, aims to define what an e-bike is and what it is not. Furthermore, the bill intends to make it illegal for retailers to use the term e-bike when what they are selling clearly isnt.Photo: Rad Power BikesLocal Municipalities Addressing the E-Bike IssueNews stories like the one linked above are a dime a dozen. In fact, e-bikes have been causing problems across the country for quite a while now (I know there will be a lot of you who love that sentence).And, mainly, it has been local authorities taking local action in response to the issue. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, tripled fines for electric bike violations. Other places, such as Westlake Village in California, banned e-bikes from the citys parks, sidewalks, trails, and fields.Stories from Nevada, Utah, Oregon, New Jersey, and Florida (I could easily go on and on) populate a search engine when looking into the subject. Across the country, local municipalities are taking action. Why? Well, there is another side to these news stories.Neurosurgens at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, California, are noticing a spike in head-related injuries connected to e-bikes. And, of course, there are the deaths. Tragically, a teen was recently killed riding an electric bike in San Jose, CA. The problem stretches beyond the states, with the tragic deaths of two teens in Australia just a few weeks ago.Again, sadly, I could go on and on with news stories of teens dying due to a crash on their e-bike.cred: SegwayBut if we look at each of these stories and the many others available, we begin to see a theme. Often, the e-bikes involved in these tragic accidents likely are not the e-bikes we are concerned about showing up at our local trailhead.In fact, they arent really e-bikes at all. At least not how we define them. No, these machines fall outside the three-class system weve adopted for e-bikes. According to California, they are mopeds and e-motos.What is the Issue?The conversation surrounding this issue typically includes confusion around the e-bike classification system.Class 1: pedal assist only up to 20MPHClass 2: pedal assist and throttle up to 20MPHClass 3: pedal assist only up to 28MPHBut it seems that a lot of the confusion stems from an important piece of information that is often left out: power output. Often, the conversation focuses on the potential MPH and whether or not the bike has a throttle.Regardless of whether an e-bike falls under Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3, there is a specific maximum power output it cannot exceed. That number is 750 watts.In nearly all of these cases, the individuals (often teens) are on something with a power output well above 750W. Platforms like Amazon sell these e-bikes, where a quick search provides results of machines boasting 1,500W and 2,500W in some cases up to 6,500W of power.The major rub is that despite the excessive power of these bikes, the term e-bike is often still used to describe them. Many, including the state of California, argue that this is intentional. As you look at the news stories, another common thread pops up: teens. It is more commonly teenagers involved in these accidents, sustaining injuries (in some cases dying), or getting issued tickets.And it is very often parents who are buying the e-bikes for their teenagers. If these parents knew when they clicked order that they were buying something closer to an electric motorcycle, sales would likely go down. If they knew that what they were buying required a license, registration, and insurance, theyd likely look for something else.Parents are more likely to buy an e-bike for their 14-year-old than an e-dirt bike. So, e-bike it remained.Taking Action at the State LevelEarlier this year, we began to see states take action. One of the first was New Jersey, which passed a bill to institute significant changes regarding the e-bike conversation.In January, former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill requiring e-bike riders to have a license. The bill also requires registration and insurance for the e-bike.But New Jerseys new law doesnt distinguish between power output and classification. Rather, due to the apparent confusion around what an e-bike is, the law applies to all e-bikes in the state. Now it is still unclear whether the law applies to something like the Lauf eElja that someone might ride off-road at a local trailhead. However, it certainly applies to something like the Ridley E-Kanzo on a morning commute to work.Lauf eEljaRidley E-KanzoBoth the Lauf and Ridley are Class 1 e-bikes with top pedal-assisted speeds of 20 mph and no throttle.Many consider New Jerseys law overreaching. Regardless, new regulations like this pose a significant threat to the bike industry during the current e-bike boom. And, the mainstream bike industrys current power race isnt helping with drive units that clearly exceed the 750W limit.California is another state looking to do something. But, rather than take action against everything dubbed e-bike, theyve decided to go after those who may really be causing the problem.California is going after retailers selling e-motos as e-bikes.California SB 1167 The e-bike classification system isnt too complicated for California Senator Catherine Blakespear. Rather than lumping everything with an electric motor into one category, Sen. Blakespear and her office clearly recognize the difference between 750W and 6,500W.The proposed bill targets those advertising and selling e-bikes that clearly fall outside the defined e-bike classification system.Faster and more powerful electric motorcycles are being marketed as e-bikes, which is dangerous to children and adults, Sen. Blakespear said in a press release for the bill. SB 1167 makes clear to consumers whether they are buying an e-bike, which has defined limits for power and speed, or something else.The proposed bill, California SB 1167, expressly states that misrepresentations of these electric vehicles that exceed the designated 750W are illegal. The law draws a clear line regarding the current classification system, requiring sellers of more powerful vehicles to inform consumers that the product doesnt meet the definition of an e-bike.Bosch Performance Line CX(Cory Benson)With the explosion of the e-bike market and more people riding these types of vehicles, there have been growing concerns about rider and traffic safety and what consumers need to know, Andrew LaMar, Communications Director of Sen. Blakespears office, told us.Among other things, SB 1167 makes two significant changes to the current system. First, retailers wont be allowed to advertise something as an e-bike that exceeds 750W. Secondly, the bill requires retailers to inform potential buyers that operating these types of vehicles requires a license, insurance, and registration.So, can a parent be held liable for purchasing an e-moto for their kid (hopefully they dont) who rips around town and causes an accident? Well, no; concerning legal action, SB 1167 applies only to sellers (online and brick-and-mortar) and manufacturers of e-bikes, and can only be enforced in California.Any vendor selling into the California market would have to abide by California laws, LaMar said. [Failure to do so] would be a violation of the Business and Professions code and the vehicle code. That could result in fines.This means that bikes like the Burchda RX80 (I havent heard of this one), an Off Road Fat Tire Ebike with a choice of 1,500W or 3,000W, will no longer be able to use the term e-bike in California.SB 1167 Affects More than Amazon E-bikesWho cares about something like a Burchda RX80 or any other brand on platforms like Amazon? Forcing them to use correct terminology and make sure buyers understand what they are purchasing is ultimately a good move.It certainly seems more focused and more likely to address the e-moto problem compared to New Jerseys blanket e-bike law.However, major industry brands may also find their California markets disrupted. Thanks to a recent power update, Specialized Turbo Levo 4 owners now have access to 810W of power, or up to 850W for S-Works owners. Avinox, which already exceeded 750W, recently released its M2S motor, pushing the limits up to 150Nm and 1,500W of peak power.Even Aventons Ultro X technically has too much power. However, they claim 750W of power output, with a Boost option that reaches 850W.These vehicles you referenced, if they have more than 750W of power, do not meet the current legal definition of an e-bike in California and so could not be sold or marketed as e-bikes, LaMar clarified.So, perhaps a category change for some brands is in order? Or maybe theyll realize 750W is plenty of power?Sen. Blakespears office confirmed some dates with us. On April 7, the Senate Transportation Committee heard and passed SB 1167. Just a few days ago, on May 14th, the bill passed its second reading with amendments and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee, where it is currently pending. SB 1167 has until August 31 to pass with the Governors signature.Without any significant setbacks, SB 1167 will be California law by January 1, 2027.The post A Proposed California Law Wants to Crack Down on Electric Motos Sold as E-Bikes appeared first on Bikerumor.

The Tour de France has just announced that the 2028 men's race will start in Reims on 24 June, heading out into the champagne vineyards and followed by four stages in the Grand Est region of France. The start date is a little earlier than normal, as the Tour has been rescheduled to avoid clashing with the Los Angeles Olympic Games. According to Tour director Christian Prudhomme: The region has all the key assets needed to host the event, from demanding roads and jaw dropping landscapes to an inspirational heritage. The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift visted Reims in 2022. Jeff Pachoud / Getty Images With the 2026 Tour starting in Barcelona in Spain and the 2027 edition of the men's and women's races in the UK, it was time for a Grand Dpart from French soil, not least because the UCI mandates how many times in a row a race can start outside its home country and the Tour has already racked up 11 foreign starts since 2010. Prudhomme has announced the start and end towns for the first three stages, with the first stage heading out from in front of Reims cathedral and finishing in Charleville-Mzires. That will be followed by a stage starting in pernay, home to many champagne houses. It will finish in Metz in the Moselle department, which was part of the German Empire the first time the Tour visited in 1907, its first excursion outside France. Finally, theres a stage from Thionville to Verdun, a flashpoint in the First World War. Although the route hasnt been announced, it has the potential to take in the hilly Parc Naturel Rgional de Lorraine. The start location for the 2028 Tour de France Femmes is yet to be disclosed.

A new Specialized Crux has been raced at the Gralloch gravel event in Scotland over the weekend, with overhauled aerodynamics and beefed up tyre clearance. The gravel bike, which was ridden to victory in the womens UCI race by Geerike Schreurs of the Specialized Off Road Team, bears more than a passing resemblance to the Specialized Tarmac SL7 road race bike, but with space for far wider rubber. You may like: Specialized Tarmac SL9 leaked here's what we know about the unreleased race bike so far The new Crux looks heavily inspired by the Tarmac SL7 race bike. Its impossible to tell from the official event images how wide the tyre clearance is, but its reasonable to expect an upper max in the region of 55mm given this is where most of the latest gravel race bike designs are heading. As my colleague Simon von Bromley pointed out after his visit to this years Traka gravel event, aero gravel bikes with wide tyre clearances are the next big thing, with recent examples from Canyon, Ridley (which weve since sampled), Factor and Argon18. Much like Canyons unreleased Grail CFR, though, the new Crux looks to take the same general approach of basing its design around a fast road bike and widening tyre clearance. The wide fork shoulders and wide tyres hint at the bike's tyre clearance potential. The Gralloch The fork shoulders are rounded to accommodate knobbly gravel tyres, although Schreurs opted for a Specialized Pathfinder tyre with a relatively fine tread for the Gralloch. With a jump in tyre width (the old Crux had space for 47mm tyres), this will likely impact geometry, although its unclear by how much given no figures are available. Despite the clear visual similarity with the Tarmac SL7, its almost certain that the new Crux has an increased fork offset to cater for the wider tyres, and to help modify the handling for the demands of gravel racing. Renders of the bike have also surfaced on social media - top tube bento box mount is present and correct. X The aerodynamics at the front are clearly influenced by the SL7, with the lack of obvious speed sniffer that featured on the Tarmac SL8, and a similar seat tube design to the older race bike. The bike also features an aero seatpost, which looks similar to the one used on the Tarmac SL8, and an integrated Roval cockpit. The cockpit looks new. Its a one-piece setup, with notably compact drops compared to the one currently specced with the Tarmac SL8. The drops also feature a significant flare, which is typically employed to make transitions from the hoods easier while offering more stable steering. The new Crux also sports an aero one-piece cockpit. The compact, flared drops hint that this is new. The Gralloch Bear in mind that even the Specialized Roubaix endurance bike doesnt come with an integrated cockpit yet. But that bike also sports the FutureShock dampening system, while the new Crux does not. Well be sure to bring more news on the new gravel bike as and when we hear about it.

The secret Tour-winning saddles of German biomechanics & bike fitting experts GebioMized just got much more affordable with new CrMo rail options for 3 of their core ergo shapes. Plus, their time-trial-specific Stride TT saddle adds a new Extra Soft version for lighter or even more sensitive riders. Together that means more cyclists can benefit from their well-thought-out, real pressure optimized saddle designsGebioMized CrMo top ergonomic saddles, more affordable(Photo/Cory Benson)Its been six years since I had a pressure-map saddle fit analysis to refine my position on the bike and join GebioMizeds not-so-secret Secret Saddle Club. The same that helped Team Sky, then Ineos racers get their best, most comfortable saddle fits. But those many years later, and these GebioMized ergonomic Area & Sleak saddles are still two of our go-tos, even in an era of custom 3D-printed saddles like the Posedla 3.0 & Fizik One-to-One (which uses GebioMized pressure-mapping to create your custom saddle).Until now, all GebioMized saddles featured the same composite shells and titanium rails. No other options. But now for the first time, the GebioMized Area, Sleek & Stride are each more accessible than ever at just 99.90 in CrMo chromoly-railed versions.(Photos/GebioMized)GebioMized explains that listening to the needs of cyclists is already their core principle. Hence, their focus on real pressure measurements to optimize rider comfort and performance. And unsurprisingly, riders wanted that same fit and feel at a lower price.Whats New and Whats Available in CrMo?So GebioMized took their popular ergo cutout version of their three core saddles, and swapped in CrMo chromoly steel rails instead of their standard tubular ti rails. And they changed from their standard carbon-reinforced nylon shell to a more affordable nylon base. The result is likely ~40-50g extra weight (GebioMized hasnt shared official CrMo weights yet), but almost a 50% price reduction.The new 7mm round chromoly rails are on offer in 5 saddles in the end all with the same 99.90 pricetag. Area 155Sleak 145Stride RoadTwo widths of the Area 145mm & 155mm wide, two widths of the Sleak 135mm & 145mm, and the single 145mm wide Stride Road.All five are Cut-Out Soft versions, meaning large ergonomic pressure relief central cutouts. And all feature GebioMizeds Soft comfort-oriented padding optimized for long-distance riding for road, gravel & mountain biking.GebioMized calls is The same design DNA developed to make our saddle range available to even more riders.Stride saddle goes Extra Soft for time trialingAt the same time, GebioMized made another important update based on riders asking, Do you also offer the Stride TT saddle with an even softer foam than the soft version? That answer is now, yes.Originally developed exclusively for TT & Triathlon racing, the Strive already had the most options in the GebioMized range. Now the TT version adds a third PU foam density option Extra Soft.The new Stride Extra Soft was designed especially for lighter or more sensitive riders who benefit from additional cushioning and even greater pressure relief. By helping to further reduce pressure hotspots, it offers enhanced comfort without compromising performance.The new GebioMized Stride Extra Soft sells for the same 229 as the Soft & Neutral versions, with their standard carbon-reinforced nylon shell and titanium rails.gebioMized.deThe post GebioMized Pro-Proven Ergonomic Saddles Under 100 On CrMo Rails, Extra Soft TT Too appeared first on Bikerumor.