Bike news digest for the first of May 2023

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Happy USA Bike Month 2023! I intend to re-launch San Jose Bike Train Real Soon Now. This is a casual morning bike commute on the Guadalupe River Trail. We’ll begin in downtown San Jose from San Pedro Square Market for coffee from Voyager Craft Coffee, hit the trail, and ride north on the trail to […]

The Jiangsu Snail and their solar powered scooter

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Welcome to the blog that discovers the cycling-adjacent weird and wonderful tidbits as I walk the aisles of the Sea Otter Classic 2023 Expo. Today, I talked with the two representatives of Jiangsu Snail Zhixing Technology Co.,LtdĀ , which manufactures solar-powered scooters. Photovoltaic panels cover the front and the deck of this scooter, which I’m told […]

What if Taco Bell and State Bicycle did a brand collaboration?

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I don’t usually like to republish press releases without editing, but this brand collab is too good to not pass along. I’m at the Sea Otter Festival 2023 where I’ll look for State’s Taco Bell goodies. Taco Bell is joining forces with Arizona-based bicycle company, State Bicycle Co., to bring the heat with a new […]

Diamondback updates Haanjo gravel bikes

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Diamondback will exhibit their updated Haanjo gravel bikes at the Sea Otter Classic 2023 taking place this week in Monterey, California. The models range from entry level commuter bikes to fully-featured, carbon do-it-all gravel bikes, that Diamondback says excel on both road and dirt. A major part of the redesign includes changing the axle-to-crown length […]

Ride the Guadalupe River Trail with the San Jose Conservation Corps

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Have you seen the San Jose Conservation Corp Trail Safety Team along area trails and wondered what they’re about? They’re a team of volunteers students who patrol trails around San Jose to provide a visible security presence, fix trail hazards, and assist the public when they have questions. You can ride with members of the […]