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Electrify Your HP Velotechnik Trike: Shimano STEPS E-Bike Kits Now Available in the USA
HP Velotechnik introduces Shimano STEPS E-Bike kits in the U.S., making trike electrification easier with options for both newcomers and performance riders.
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Alex’s DIY Delta Velomobile is a Three-Star Hotel on Wheels
With a 4-meter turning circle, huge trunk space, and easy access, Alex Neumayer’s DIY velomobile is perfect for city rides and adventurous travel.
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Catrike Northern Lights Promotion just started
Catrike’s Northern Lights Collection offers $200-$400 discounts and five limited-edition colors for all models. Available until Dec 31, 2024!
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Trisled Brings Rotomolding Technology to the World of Racing Velomobiles
Using rotomolding tech, Trisled’s new Skyhawk aims to make durable racing velomobile accessible to more students in the Australian Pedal Prix! With tough, lightweight polyethylene shells, it’s built for intense races at a lower cost.
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Tyres 101…..by Ian Sims
If bike tire sizing marking seems like a jungle of numbers and symbols, you’re not alone. Ian Sims, a pioneer in trike design and founder of Greenspeed, broke it down in a way that’s still relevant today.
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Solar Cabrio: The incredible transformation of a legendary recumbent vehicle
Can you spot which bike Raf van Hulle has modified for his next solar adventures? If you know what he rode before, the puzzle will be much easier!
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STORIES
Journeys, Interviews, Tips for Trails. All from you!
Celebrating 40 Years of NVHPV: Dutch Recumbent Association’s Anniversary Highlights
The NVHPV marked 40 years with a memorable event featuring vintage recumbents, lectures, rides, and a gathering of 200 enthusiasts.
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🎥 Velomobile Stories: Win a GoPro with Velomobile World + Inspiring Videos from Saukki and Northland Velo
Share your velomobile adventures to win a GoPro! Check out Saukki’s and Ben Parke’s inspiring stories in this Sunday’s Recumbent Videos.
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SPEZI 2025: Grab Half-Price Tickets Now and Support the Show!
Plan ahead for SPEZI 2025! Enjoy smoother test rides, international exhibitors, and an exclusive ticket offer for just €10.
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(In)complete List of Recumbent Riding Groups: Connect with Fellow Riders
Looking to join a recumbent riding club? Explore our complete list of groups in the US and worldwide, plus tips for starting your own!
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🎥 LBR Today: From Children’s Shows to Trike Videos-Geoff Adams
Today’s Laid Back Bike Report presented by Gary Solomon will interview Geoff Bird. A talented video maker and avid recumbent rider.
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🎥 GCN’s Mountain Pass Recumbent Ride: A Win or a Wobble?
Is Global Cycling Network promoting recumbents—or ridiculing them? Their latest video features a challenging mountain pass ride in Wales on a Cruzbike recumbent, with some surprising results.
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⭐️ Solar-Powered Journey from Morocco to Dubai: Cyclists Completed 13,000km / 8,000 miles Trip Ahead of COP28
Moroccan cyclists completed a solar-powered journey to Dubai, emphasizing renewable energy. Their arrival aligned with the start of the COP28 in November 2023.
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⭐️ 2nd European Conference on Light and Efficient Vehicles
In early November 2023, the 2nd European Conference on Light and Efficient Vehicles was held in southern France. Tons of interesting vehicles were on display.
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⭐️ Pat Franz about the beginning of Terra Cycle, his plans, and the recumbent industry
You would be hard-pressed to find someone with as much insight into the world of recumbents as Patrick Franz. He has an excellent overview, so I asked him a few questions.
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