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Canyon has an all-new Lux Trail bike out today that once again reimagines what a regular mountain bike should be, leaving its XC and even downcountry origins behind to lean a bit more all-mountain. This new Lux trail frame is ~10% lighter than its most recent iteration, while adding more travel, too 10mm more out back (maybe 11?), paired to 20mm more up front. But its the completely reimagined geometry that captured my attention. This new bike is now much closer to the Spectrals than to the Lux World Cup, reminding me of the most fun mountain bike Ive ridden from Canyon in recent years2026 Canyon Lux Trail lightweight 125/140mm mountain bike(Photos/Canyon)Canyon first hypes the new Lux Trail as a lighter, lightweight trail bike. It gets slacker, more progressive geometry, increased suspension travel front & rear, and improved suspension kinematics that they describe as more playful. That all sounds like great refinements for the kind of mountain biking that most of us actually ride.Blending XC climbing efficiency with aggressive trail geometry, the completely redesigned Lux Trail drops 200 grams while stepping up to a 140mm/125mm suspension platform.From the start, Ive appreciated the fact that Canyon makes a race-focused Lux XC bike and then a similar but clearly adapted Lux Trail version for the way non-racing mountain bikers ride. Generally speaking, that more everyday mountain bike offered a bit longer travel, slightly relaxed geometry, and similar lightweight often bleeding into what has been called downcountry. But thats only kind of what is going on hereWhere does this new Trail bike fit in the Canyon MTB spectrum?Instead, this new Lux Trail looks to go full-on lightweight all-mountain, dare I even say mini-enduro. Sure, 125mm of rear wheel travel is just 5mm more than what we now see on most new XC race bikes, these days. But 140mm of fork travel is already a far cry from a cross-country racing machine. Yet, its the 64.8 headtube angle that most caught my attention. Thats 2.2 slacker than the previous Lux Trail, 1.2 slacker than the current but outgoing Neuron CF (which is Canyons self-described trail bike), and only 0.8 steeper off the current Spectral (only 0.3 steeper than the Spectral in its HI flip-chip position). It also looks a lot like the recipe for the excellent, but oft-overlooked and then discontinued Spectral 125. I loved that bike. And rode it hard before sadly sending it back to Koblenz after my review. It gave you enduro-ready geometry, progressive suspension that was a joy to ride, and lighter weight for everyday rideability. With the shorter travel, you had to work to ride it like an enduro bike on the toughest trails, but you could also ride it like a normal trail bike, too.Canyon seems to have had a hard time 4 years ago convincing mountain bikers to accept a short-travel all-mountain bike. But now, as XC continues to evolve, it looks like theyve figured out how to get us to ride such a capable bike coming from the opposite direction.Enter the new Canyon Lux Trail a long-travel, progressive cross-country trail mountain bike (totally not a lightweight, short-travel all-mountain bike *winks*).OK, Whats actually new?Longer travel for more shred-worthiness. 125mm, or an increase of 11mm out back over the previous Lux Trail which was 114mm (even though we thought 115mm). 140mm up front, or an increase of 20mm.Slacker, more forward & upright geometry for more stable handling. Now, a 64.8 head angle, 76.1 seat angle. Then, 2-10mm shorter Reach & 4-14mm higher Stack, but 20-31mm longer wheelbases, including new size-specific rear ends.Lighter weight for a faster, no-compromise ride. Canyon says it saved 200g through more refined carbon layup and a new 3D-forged rocker link, while making both seatstays and bottom bracket even stronger.And completely reshaped progressive suspension.Revised KinematicsQuoting Canyon, the new, more progressive 125mm suspension kinematics have been reworked to prioritize grip & traction, over ultimate pedaling efficiency. Its still a flex-stay single pivot with a linkage-driven shock. More plush, still snappy. This is where I see it leaving much of the Lux inspiration behind and leaning more towards the Spectral 125. A definite positive shift in my opinion.Weve given the Lux Trail more progression at the sag point than was previously the case. That increased progressivity at sag gives you more support when youre descending and improves stability and pedaling efficiency when youre tackling climbs.Taken as a whole, the Lux Trail now has a more consistent, steady progression through most of the travel, tailing off slightly at end stroke. It adds up to a bike that gives you better traction on both climbs and descents, a more supportive platform that makes popping off of trail features a blast, and more easily-accessed, end-stroke travel on bigger hits.Tech detailsall-new ultralight flex-stay carbon frame with stiffer 3D-forged alloy rocker link 1988g claimed weight, size M painted with axles & all hardware, no shock)1850g (without storage lid, seatpost clamp, rear axle, or mini chainguide)200g weight savings vs. previous Lux Trail CF, 1000g lighter than outgoing Neuron CF!full 29er with 125mm rear wheel travel, matched to 140mm fork travelASTM Category 3 rated XC & Trail, drops under 60cm/24 (not all-mountain or enduro)size-specific rear end: XS-M get 435mm chainstays, L&XL go 440mmredesigned in-frame storage with a larger door opening, a water-tight seal & new, more secure latch2 sets of bottle cages, plus tool carrier mount inside front trianglenow includes mini-tool on external mount under the top tube & padded storage bag inside all modelspost mount brakes all specd 180mm rotors front & rearBSA threaded bottom brackettraditional internal cable routing through headtube cable portsmini chainguide, plus molded downtube & chainstay protectorsUDH with Boost thru-axles5 sizes available (XS-XL)All-new 2026 Canyon Lux Trail Pricing, options & availabilityThe completely revamped Canyon Lux Trail is available in four complete bike builds, all sharing the exact same frame.2026 Canyon Lux Trail CF6The most affordable Lux Trail CF 6 build starts at just $4000 / 3000 with a smaller-stanchion 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm fork & Float Rhythm shock, mechanical Shimano XT drivetrain & brakes, and alloy Canyon wheels wrapped in the same Maxxis Dissector/Rekon EXO tire combo across all specs 13.2kg (all weights claimed).Lux Trail CF 7Then, the Lux Trail CF 7 sells for $5000 / 4000, stepping up for the rest of the builds to 140mm Fox 36 SL forks and Canyons own house-brand XC 30 CF carbon wheels 30mm internal, 36mm external, 25mm deep & rated for XC Light Trail. The CF7 gets a Performance-level Fox fork & Float shock, a mechanical SRAM Eagle 90 transmission, and Motive Bronze brakes 12.8kg.Lux Trail CF 8The Lux Trail CF 8 goes for $6000 / 5000 with an upgrade to Performance Elite-level 36 SL fork & Float shock, SRAM GX AXS wireless shifting, Motive Silver brakes, and a RaceFace Turbine SL stem & Era CF carbon handlebar 12.3kg.Canyon Lux Trail CF 9 (with extra bottles & tool bag)And the top-tier Canyon Lux Trail CF 9 retails for $7000 / 6000, stepping up once more to Fox Factory fork, shock & dropper, SRAM XO AXS with a power meter, and Motive Ultimate brakes 12.1kg.All four builds are available globally starting today.Canyon.com

There are plenty of excellent e-bikes on the market in Britain, but illegally modified and non-regulation versions are also proliferating across the country, creating a perilous situation for riders and other road users alike. A new poll conducted this week by YouGov has discovered that 84% of people in the UK can't tell the difference between a perfectly legal e-bike and one that contravenes the laws that surround such machines in the UK. To combat this situation, two influential main cycle industry bodies the Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) have launched a new safety trustmark, E-Bike Positive, with the goal of helping the public purchase e-bikes that are legal and safe. Britain has relatively strict regulations in place when it comes to e-bikes, meaning battery powered steeds are very safe when bought from reputable outlets. But many models that do not comply with these tech-specs appear to side-step customs and thousands more are modified by unscrupulous backyard mechanics, and even some high street outlets. The new E-Bike Positive trust mark (Image credit: Matt Alexander/PA MediaAssignments)The existence of illegal and dangerous e-bikes on the roads and in peoples homes and garages is a disaster for everyone, with fast, heavy bikes vastly increasing the risk of serious injury when theyre involved in collisions (which also drives anti-cyclist hate), and dodgy batteries causing intense fires during the recharging process. Some people actively seek out bikes that can go faster than legally permitted, but other consumers are caught out by a poorly policed industry, and accidentally purchase bikes that fall foul of the legal guidelines. Would you be able to tell the difference? The vast majority of us cant. BA and the ACT have established the E-Bike Positive scheme precisely to help this latter group, bringing together responsible brands and approved retailers with an instantly recognisable safety trust mark.Launched this week, the initiative involves 33 brands, which are responsible for 80% of reputable e-bikes sold in Britain. Some 600 stores have signed up around the country, including big names like Halfords, Decathlon and Evans Cycles, plus hundreds of independent high street bike shops, all of which will be listed on the website: ebikepositive.co.uk. (Image credit: Matt Alexander/PA MediaAssignments)To become an E-Bike Positive approved retailer, bike shops have to commit to only selling (and servicing and repairing) road-legal e-bikes, and to supplying only compatible, safety-tested batteries and chargers with full safety information. E-Bike Positive retailers must refuse to work on non-road-legal and unsafe e-bikes.Approved retailers must also be an authorised stockist of at least one E-Bike Positive verified brand and agree to verification, including mystery shopper visits and documentation reviews.Reputable brands spend years and considerable sums developing e-bikes which meet longstanding international standards and all the regulations for their legal sale and use on the road, explains Steve Garidis, Executive Director, Bicycle Association. They are a fantastic product with a wide variety of customers and benefits to health and the environment. But all this is undermined by illegal and unsafe products often sold through online marketplaces to unsuspecting consumers. Thats why, as the industry trade bodies representing reputable e-bike brands and retailers, we have developed a safety trust mark as part of the E-Bike Positive scheme, so consumers can easily identify safe and legal e-bikes and where they may be purchased.Jonathan Harrison, Director, Association of Cycle Traders, added: Our members are proud to sell properly tested, roadlegal ebikes, but until now they have had no simple way to prove it to customers who are understandably seeking reassurance. EBike Positive changes that. When retailers and the brands they stock carry the trust mark, customers can buy with confidence, knowing the products come from independently verified brands and that the retailer is committed to recognised standards and responsible retailing.What you need to know when buying an e-bikeThere are two main features that mean an e-bike is road legal in the UK. First a motor is pedal assist only. This means the motor matches your effort. If you pedal faster, the motor puts in more power, when you slow down, it slows down. It does not provide drive independently. If it does it's illegal. If it works on a twist-style throttle it's illegal. Secondly, a legal e-bike cuts out at approximately 15.5mph, or 25kmh. Once a rider tips over this speed all power cuts out.Although the legality of it is less clear, the next thing you need to check is the battery. Unregulated, homemade, chipped or even extremely cheap batteries can be dangerous, with more and more house fires being caused by batteries being left on charge over night, overheating and bursting into flames. Most reputable e-bike systems will use batteries from either Sony, Panasonic or Samsung which are perfectly safe if used correctly. If you're unsure, ask.

Good morning and welcome to the liveblog of the Tour de France. The peloton returns to the road today after the race's first rest day for Stage 10, a medium-mountain test that could once again shake up the general classification. How will the riders' legs respond after a day off? That's what we'll f...

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Yeti broke from its longstanding Switch Infinity design when it debuted its Sixfinity six-bar suspension platform on the 160e eMTB a few years back. Theyve since incorporated the platform on the LTe and MTe, and today, the brand is introducing its first non-electric model built around Sixfinity; the 160mm-travel LT. The LT replaces the SB160 as Yetis hard-hitting long travel enduro bike, and along with the new suspension platform, it gets an updated look, longer/adjustable rear-center lengths, in-frame storage, and more.I was very impressed with the LTe when I tested it, so much so that I was hoping Yeti would eventually incorporate Sixfinity into one of its non-electric models. I was happy to find out recently that the folks at Yeti felt the same way and were coming out with the new LT. I was even happier to get my hands on a test bike a couple of weeks ago for some pre-launch testing. Ill start by covering all the important details about the LT and finish with my first impressions of this exciting new bike.Yeti designed the new LT to handle the rough terrain and high speeds of enduro racing.Yeti LT DetailsThe new Yeti LT is a lot like the LTe, just without the e. It shares the same travel, suspension platform, similar geometry, and distinctive Yeti looks as its electrified sibling, minus the bulk and weight of the e-bike components. With 160mm of rear wheel travel and 170mm in the front, it replaces the highly decorated SB160 as the enduro race bike in the brands lineup. Arguably, the biggest story with the LT is the move to the Sixfinity suspension platform, but theres plenty more to it than that. Lets check it out.Frame DesignYeti is making the LT frame in its high-end TURQ Series carbon fiber only and includes Vectran reinforcement for durability and impact strength. The frame gets 160mm of rear wheel travel and comes with a 170mm fork. It rolls on 29 wheels front and rear, and is compatible with a 27.5 rear wheel (MX) with a wheel size flip-chip that maintains geometry. Another flip chip allows riders to make minor changes to geometry in the MX wheel configuration only.Yeti went all-in on size-specific rear center lengths with the goal of optimizing front and rear balance across all frame sizes. Rear center lengths start at 439mm on the small frame and increase incrementally up the size run to 465mm on the XL. Additionally, Yeti includes swappable bolt-on dropouts, giving riders the option to increase rear center length by 10mm to suit their handling preferences. At the front of the bike, the ZS44/56 should make it fairly easy for riders to install aftermarket angle or reach-adjust headsets.On the LT, Yeti also added an in-frame storage compartment called The Cavity. The plastic door has a set of bottle mounts and uses a CNC-machined roller cam lever to secure it. The Cavity comes with a single zippered frame bag for tubes, tools, etc. Yeti included another set of mounts on the underside of the top tube to bolt on another accessory or tool. Theres a large frame protector on the downtube, which includes a spot to stealthily hide an Airtag or similar location-tracking device.Cable routing is internal with bolt-on cable capture ports on the frame and guided tubes for ease of maintenance. Theres updated rubber protection on the chainstay and seatstay, and complete builds come with an upper chain guide and a bash guard. The frame has a threaded bottom bracket shell, Boost axle spacing, and has been designed with long dropper posts in mind.SixfinityYetis Sixfinity suspension design.Debuting on the 160e a few years back and used on the LTe and MTe eMTBs last year, Yetis Sixfinity suspension was a major departure from its Switch Infinity design. According to Yeti, the engineering team has been tinkering with and developing a six-bar suspension design since 2016. After the high praise both the MTe and LTe have received, the brand finally decided to incorporate Sixfinity into a bike without a motor.The LT combines our learnings from 15 years of Switch Infinity, 10 years of Sixfinity exploration, and a long-term commitment to racing. Maintaining the best attributes of Switch technology, while executing an array of kinematic, structural, and size-specific geometry improvements that Sixfinity makes possible: These are changes that are not just for the sake of change, but aimed for tangible performance gains to make all riders faster. It is a big step towards a never-ending pursuit that we are excited to see the riding community enjoy. Peter Zawistowski, CTO, Yeti Cycles.Sixfinity is a six-bar linkage that Yeti says allows the engineers to independently control the three key kinematic metrics: anti-squat, anti-rise, and leverage rate. Yeti refers to anti-squat as acceleration response, and it has been tuned around sag for pedaling efficiency, before dropping off sharply for descending performance. Anti-rise, or deceleration response, stays relatively consistent throughout the travel range with the goal of balancing traction and geometry preservation while braking.Similar to the LTe, the leverage rate is adjustable to 15%, 20%, or 25% with swappable chips at the lower shock mount. This allows riders to choose their desired suspension feel to match their riding style or terrain.GeometryYeti knows a thing or two about designing enduro race bikes.With the LT, Yeti is leveraging its years of race-winning bike design experience into what they are calling the sweet spot of enduro geometry. Looking at the geometry chart, the angles and numbers are pretty standard for a modern long-travel bike. That includes the 64-degree head tube angle, 77.5-degree seat tube angle, and 485mm reach (size large). As expected for the enduro category, stack heights are also relatively generous.Where the LTs geometry really stands out is the aforementioned size-specific rear center lengths. Unlike many size-specific chainstay lengths, which increase in relatively small increments, Yeti really went for it. The significant changes to chainstay length should have a noticeable impact on the fore/aft balance across all sizes. And when you factor in the modular dropouts to add 10mm of length, riders can end up with some properly long rear center lengths.0mm dropouts+10mm dropoutsRear Center Lengths (0mm / +10mm)Small: 439 / 449Medium: 442 / 452Large: 455 / 465XL: 465 / 475It was already touched on briefly, but the LT also has a wheel size flip chip that maintains geometry when switching to a 27.5 rear wheel. In the MX wheel size configuration, riders also have the option to use another geometry-adjusting flip-chip to slacken the head tube by 0.5 degrees and lower the bottom bracket by 6mm. Check out the chart below for the rest of the geometry details.Builds and PricingYeti is offering the LT in three complete builds, all of which are built on the same TURQ Series carbon frame in TURQ (white and Yeti turquoise) or Nightout colorways. All of the complete LT builds come with the same Fox Factory 38 Grip X2 fork, Factory Float X2 shock, and Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Radial / Albert Gravity Radial tire combo. Click any of the images below to enlarge the specs.Yeti LT XO AXS: $10,200 / 10,900Yeti LT XT Di2: $8,900 / 9,500Yeti LT X0/90: $8,400 / 8,800AvailabilityThe new Yeti LT is available now. Head to the brands website or your favorite Yeti dealer to learn more or buy one of these new enduro race rockets.yeticycles.comFirst Rides on the Yeti LTMy size large Yeti LT XO AXS in the Nightout colorway. (photo/Jeremy Benson)Ive had the Yeti LT for a little over two weeks now. Ive got a handful of rides on it so far, but not enough for a full review just yet. I feel like Ive scratched the surface and am only just beginning to understand what this bike is truly capable of. But just like every other Yeti that Ive ridden in the past couple of years the LTe and the ASR the fit and finish are absolutely dialed, and my first impressions are overwhelmingly positive.Ive got the top-of-the-line X0 AXS build in the Nightout colorway. Im 60, and the large frame is a perfect fit for my lanky body. The 485mm reach is exactly what Im used to, and along with the steep 77.5-degree seat tube angle, moderately high stack, and carbon Yeti riser handlebar, results in a comfortable seated pedaling position that feels great on fire roads and steep singletrack climbs.Out for a neighborhood ride on the LT. (photo/Jeremy Benson)Using Yetis suspension setup guide, I was able to find a good baseline for the fork and shock settings. I havent deviated too far from the suggested settings, although I adjusted the fork by adding a couple clicks of high speed compression to maintain ride height and opened the low speed compression by a couple clicks to get a more supple, ground-hugging feel.For the rear shock, Ive left it in the neutral 20% leverage rate setting and let Sixfinity work its magic. I plan to tinker with the leverage rate chips and try the other settings, but I have no complaints about where its at right now. Its shockingly calm and supportive when seated pedaling but reacts nicely to trail inputs and feels fairly smooth over small bumps and trail chatter. Once you go past the inflection point, its super plush in the mid stroke with enough ramp up toward the end of travel to avoid harshness or hard bottom outs.Sixfinity on the LT delivers the same balanced suspension performance that made the LTe one of the most fun and confident eMTBs Ive ridden to date. Calling it magic sounds a bit clich, but it works really, really well, and I think Yeti made a great decision to put it on their long travel pedal bike, too.The six-bar layout is kida hard to wrap your head around, but it works very well. (photo/Jeremy Benson)My test bike came with the +10mm dropouts installed, giving me a 465mm rear center, which is probably the longest Ive ever ridden. I kept it in the long setting for the first three rides which included several laps at the Sky Tavern Bike Park, numerous runs on my favorite local steeps, and an XC-ish ride over to the neighborhood jumps and berms. From chunky DH runs and skidders to small jumps and flow, the LT felt comfortable and composed right out of the gate. I found it to be very easy to get along with and confidence inspiring in all situations.Its undoubtedly a big bike, and extra long with the +10mm dropouts installed, and that, unsurprisingly, results in a very stable ride and a bike that feels eager to charge the fall line. At the same time, it remained surprisingly maneuverable with an unexpected amount of pop, although slightly reluctant get up onto the back wheel for manuals or wheelies. Still, I was surprised how well it came around in the corners or navigating uphill switchbacks.Switching out the dropouts on the LT requires a different chain length. For my large test bike, its 118 links in the short setting, versus 120 links for +10mm. (photos/Jeremy Benson)After those first few rides, I swapped over to the short dropouts and a 455mm rear center length. Switching the dropouts was pretty straightforward, with the most complicated part being reattaching the Transmission derailleur. It took me about 20 minutes and I was ready to ride. The 10mm difference is significant and definitely noticeable; its still very stable but a touch more maneuverable both up and down the hill. It definitely feels a little more playful, and is slightly easier to pull up and manual through dips in the trail.I think the short dropouts align better with my preferences, riding style, and typical terrain, and Ill likely leave those on for the foreseeable future. I could see myself switching back to the +10mm dropouts if I know Im going to be riding some super high-speed trails or for some more back to back testing. Regardless, I like that Yeti gives riders the option on an enduro race-oriented bike like the LT.XO AXS Transmission drivetrain.Maven Silver brakes with HS2 rotors.The top-tier XO AXS build leaves nothing to be desired and undoubtedly enhances its performance on the trail. Foxs latest suspension works very well, the Maven brakes offer heaps of power, Schwalbes Radial tires provide class-leading grip, and the DT Swiss EXC1700 Evo carbon wheels feel bombproof. The cockpit is also well appointed, with Yetis own carbon riser bar, a stout Burgtec stem, and comfy ODI Reflex grips. Out back, the 210mm dropper gets the saddle nice and low although I could probably fit a 240mm and the Yeti-branded WTB Solano saddle is one of the best Ive used in recent years. My test bike weighed in at 36 pounds set up tubeless, without pedals, but with an Arundel bottle cage, which seems pretty reasonable for its travel length and spec.Not that style matters, but I think the LT is a damn good-looking bike, too. Its got clean lines with a thinned out top tube, and very minimal branding compared to previous Yeti bikes. I was also impressed with how quiet it is, with no cable rattle, minimal chain noise, and no rattling from the in-frame storage door. The Cavity door cover latches very securely, and the storage bag is fairly easy to get in and out.Very low-key branding for a Yeti.The Cavity in-frame storage compartment.Overall, my first impressions of the Yeti LT are that its a very confident and capable ride, and a step forward in the evolution of the brands enduro race machine. I imagine that moving away from Switch Infinity isnt easy, but Sixfinity has already been very well-received on Yetis eMTBs and, in my opinion, represents a step up in performance. Ive been having a great time riding it so far and Im looking forward to putting plenty more miles on it before giving it a full review.

UPDATED July 14, 2026 BY Henry Gold IN Road to Valhalla no comments A Rest Day In Stockholm On The Road To Valhalla Cycling TourAs a child watching hockey games between Sweden and Czechoslovakia, I learned some important words in Swedish Heja, Heja, Sverige go, go Sweden. And now in my eighth decade of life, I am walking the streets of Stockholm, my brain involuntarily chanting Heja, Heja, Sverige.The inaugural Road to Valhalla cycling tour has left Finland behind and the most luxurious ferry I have taken in my life and I have taken many brought us to Stockholm. On the rest day, we all went our own way to discover and enjoy what this city has to offer. After walking, walking and more walking, I can tell you there is plenty to do, see and enjoy. It was in a blog I wrote in Florence on the Viva Italia cycling tour that I first used the words, I wont have time; I wont have time even in a hundred yearsTwo Stockholmers, two stories. One about leaving a legacy, one a story of civil courage.I wrote this simply to point out how much there is to see and experience in Florence, and a short visit is simply a tasting adventure. After spending the day walking in Stockholm, coming across museum after museum, churches and palaces, public art, historical sights, delightful cobblestones streets in the old city, a pedestrian friendly and very busy centrum, there is just so much to discover, to taste and enjoy. And I have not even mentioned all the attractions outside of the old city and the centrum, which I simply didnt have the time to visit.So rather than tell you more about all these attractions I thought I would write, as I did in my last blog in Helsinki, a few paragraphs about two individuals from Stockholm who made an impact on the world.One has a very popular museum named for him while the other has a bench memorial marking his deeds. The person with the museum invented dynamite and made a lot of money in munitions. A popular story, which hasnt been confirmed, but is noted in Wikipedia relates that In 1888, the death of his brother Ludvig supposedly caused several newspapers to publish obituaries of Alfred in error. One French newspaper condemned him for his invention of military explosivesand this is said to have brought about his decision to leave a better legacy after his death.The obituary supposedly stated, Le marchand de la mort est mort (The merchant of death is dead) and went on to say, Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became rich by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday.Nobel read the obituary and was appalled at the idea that he would be remembered in this way. His decision to posthumously donate the majority of his wealth to found the Nobel Prize has been credited to him wanting to leave behind a better legacy.The other city citizen saved over 10,000 lives during the Holocaust in Hungary only to be taken prisoner in Budapest by the Red Army, never to be heard of again, likely spending years in gulags where he eventually died. Even though I knew both stories, I wasnt thinking about either of them until I stumbled, first upon the Alfred Nobel museum, and then half an hour later, I noticed abronze diplomats briefcase bearing the initials R.W. on a bench of black granite.Alfred Nobel, or at least the Nobel Prize, gets ever more worldwide attention every year, nowadays due to one well known American! A Nobel Prize winner for literature Saul Below wrote one of my favourite books Henderson The Rain Maker. Wikipedia writes about the protagonist in that book Despite his riches, high social status, and physical prowess, he feels restless and unfulfilled, and harbours a spiritual void that manifests itself as an inner voice crying out I want, I want, I want. Sound familiar?The second person, Raoul Wallenberg, was the son of well to do Swedish family and has an academy and a digital museum centre named after him in Stockholm that talks about his life work. Outside of Sweden there are many monuments and streets named after him. He has been given numerous humanitarian awards and honorary citizenship in the USA, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Hungary and Israel. An annual award that aims to perpetuate the humanitarian ideals and the nonviolent courage of Raoul Wallenberg is given annually in Washington, D.C. and by pure coincidence, two months ago my life partner Ruth asked me to watch a new movie called Swedish Connection. Towards the very end of the film, it is revealed that the narrator of the movie is Raoul Wallenberg.Two Stockholmers, two stories. One about leaving a legacy, one a story of civil courage.RELATEDTOURRoad to Valhalla Valhalla, also known as the Hall of Heroes, was the goal for all real Vikings. Ruled by the Norse God, Odin, only the bravest and fiercest of warriors... Related Posts:Leave a Comment for "A Rest Day In Stockholm On The Road To Valhalla Cycling Tour" Cancel reply

On a fast and furious stage of the Tour de France, where the racing belied the hot conditions and challenging parkour, Tadej Pogaar showed his dominance on the final category 1 climb, taking a commanding lead and getting revenge for his loss to Jonas Vingegaard in Le Lioran two years ago.Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe) took second and Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM) secured an impressive third on Bastille Day.Jonas Vingegaard finished seventh he keeps second spot in the general classification but the time gap is now 3 minutes and 36 seconds.More to come

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Stage 10 of the 2026 Tour de France saw Tadej Pogacar take his third stage win of the race. The UAE Team Emirates - XRG enjoyed a comfortable victory in Le Lioran at the end of a hilly day; whilst Isaac del Toro was the main victim from the riders who are battling for the podium. The stage had an e...