# bike (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 188 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bike. Page: Feed: --- ## [How to Increase Cycling Cadence](https://www.bicycling.com/training/a73532862/increasing-cycling-cadence/) _2026-08-26 · Latest Content - Bicycling_ And why doing so will make you a stronger rider. ## [Axel Ockenfels, interviewed about market design](https://marketdesigner.blogspot.com/2026/08/axel-ockenfels-interviewed-about-market.html) _2026-08-26 · Al Roth · Market Design_ Here's a recent interview of Axel Ockenfels, about market design. Interview Marc Kley 1. Professor Ockenfels, your work focuses on the design of markets and incentives. How can founders leverage your scientific insights when developing their business models? Every business model is, to some extent, an exercise in incentive and market design, whether founders are aware of it or not. Whoever builds… ## [2027 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX Brings Back the Bad Boy Looks to the Sports Touring Segment](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2027-kawasaki-ninja-1100sx-brings-back-the-bad-boy-looks-to-the-sports-touring-segment-274707.html) _2026-08-26 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Moto)_ Earlier this month, Japanese bike maker Kawasaki announced that the Ninja e-1 ABS electric motorcycle is coming back for the 2027 model year. Now, another member of the Ninja family, the 1100SX sport touring machine, is doing the same, but, at least for now, only over in Europe. For the new model year, ( continue reading... ) ## [Kawasaki Confirms Affordable Meguro S1 and W230 Retro Sport Bikes Carry On into the 2027 Model Year](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/kawasaki-confirms-affordable-meguro-s1-and-w230-retro-sport-bikes-carry-on-into-the-2027-model-year-1-274703.html) _2026-08-26 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Moto)_ Autumn is nearly upon us, and that means motorcycle makers are gearing up for some busy months ahead, with many new model launches being planned across the board, but also the return of some of the best-selling motorcycles of our time. This here story is part of the latter category, as Japanese Kawasaki's European branch announced it is keeping two of its most affordable retro sport two-wheelers… ## [Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP John McGuinness Is So Special You’ll Need an Invite to Buy One](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/honda-cbr1000rr-r-fireblade-sp-john-mcguinness-is-so-special-youll-need-an-invite-to-buy-one-274696.html) _2026-08-26 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Moto)_ Every now and then, Japanese bike maker Honda likes to release special editions of its bikes, as it is customary in the motorcycle industry. As it usually happens with special editions, these runs are limited in number so that they can be made valuable, and we kind of expect that to be so. The freshly announced John McGuinness 30th Anniversary Replica CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP tops those… ## [The Yeti MT Replaces the SB140 With More Grip, Control, and a Brilliant New Suspension](https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/mountain-bike/a73456335/yeti-mt-review/) _2026-08-25 · Latest Content - Bicycling_ Sixfinity gives this 140mm mountain bike exceptional grip and control when trails get rough. ## [What Are the Benefits of Infrared Saunas for Cyclists?](https://www.bicycling.com/training/a73520497/infrared-sauna-recovery-benefits/) _2026-08-25 · Latest Content - Bicycling_ We dig into the research surrounding this buzzy recovery trend. ## [MV Agusta 750 S Is How a $160K 1970s Italian Motorcycle Looks Like](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/mv-agusta-750-s-is-how-a-160k-1970s-italian-motorcycle-looks-like-274658.html) _2026-08-25 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Moto)_ There are not that many motorcycles out there that sell for six-digit sums. On the rare occasions they do surface, we're talking about modern-day motorcycles made by a handful of companies. The 1971 MV Agusta 750 S we have here is an even rarer exception to that rare rule. MV Agusta is one of those few bike makers out there that regularly come out with extremely expensive rides - the last time it… ## [Regulated and black market marijuana in Germany](https://marketdesigner.blogspot.com/2026/08/regulated-and-black-market-marijuana-in.html) _2026-08-25 · Al Roth · Market Design_ The FT has the story: Germany becomes Europe’s largest regulated cannabis market. Critics are calling for legislation to be tightened two years after the drug was partially liberalised , by Aysun Bora "Legal marijuana imports have increased sixfold since 2024, according to data from the Federal Health Institute. That year, the leftwing government led by then-chancellor Olaf Scholz passed laws… ## [Naked Miles and the Nudist Calendar](https://www.planetnude.co/p/naked-miles-and-the-nudist-calendar) _2026-08-25 · Evan Nicks · Planet Nude_ An interview with founder Mandaar about documenting naturism around the world ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8D11PsJvVTii) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Harley-Davidson Visioner Is All About Those Wheels You Can’t Unsee, and Not Much Else](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/harley-davidson-visioner-is-all-about-those-wheels-you-cant-unsee-and-not-much-else-274643.html) _2026-08-25 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Moto)_ The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy has always differentiated itself from the rest of the pack, right as it rolled off the production lines, through the solid wheels it uses. Coincidentally, the wheels are also among the first things to go when talking about a custom bike based on the Fat Boy. It rarely happens, though, for the difference in look between stock and custom to be as extreme as on the ride we… ## [Episode notes: Opera Without Costume](https://www.planetnude.co/p/episode-notes-opera-without-costume) _2026-08-24 · Evan Nicks · Planet Nude_ Naked Age Ep. 18: Nudity and music ## [Tested: Shimano 105 Di2 vs. SRAM Rival AXS](https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a73510292/shimano-105-di2-sram-rival/) _2026-08-24 · Latest Content - Bicycling_ With SRAM and Shimano now employing electronic shifting on their workhorse components, we put the groups head-to-head ## [North Carolina bill could make repeat nonsexual nudity a felony](https://www.planetnude.co/p/north-carolina-bill-could-make-repeat) _2026-08-24 · Evan Nicks · Planet Nude_ HB 308 would require sex-offender registration after a second indecent-exposure conviction, even though the state’s basic exposure law does not require sexual or lewd intent. ## [Your 12-Week Century Ride Training Plan](https://www.bicycling.com/training/a73510530/twelve-week-century-ride-training-plan/) _2026-08-24 · Latest Content - Bicycling_ Three months to your best 100-miler! ## [Abortion opponents seeking to ban surrogacy in Texas (and supporters are thinking about more regulation)](https://marketdesigner.blogspot.com/2026/08/abortion-opponents-seeking-to-ban.html) _2026-08-24 · Al Roth · Market Design_ Human reproduction gives rise to lots of different controversies, with the partisans not always aligned across issues the ways you might suppose. Here are two articles responding to a recent controversy in the news, one about a proposed ban on surrogacy in Texas, and one proposing more comprehensive regulation as a way of supporting access to surrogacy in the face of opposition. Here's an article… ## [Harley-Davidson Opium Is Meant to Open Up a Completely New Perspective on Reality, Kind of Fails...](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/harley-davidson-opium-is-meant-to-open-up-a-completely-new-perspective-on-reality-kind-of-fails-274596.html) _2026-08-24 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Moto)_ No matter how you dress it, opium is a drug. Although it does possess some sought-after elements that can have applications in pain relief and other medical issues, the stuff is at the moment highly illegal in many of the world's countries. And that kind of makes you wonder what went through the heads of the people from a custom shop in Poland when they decided to name one of their creations… ## [Ohvale GP-5 on 15-Inch Wheels Is a New Honda-Powered Rider Training Tool](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/ohvale-gp-5-on-15-inch-wheels-is-a-new-honda-powered-rider-training-tool-274573.html) _2026-08-24 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Moto)_ Even if you are a long-time rider, you may still not know what the name Ohvale means. If that's the case, here's the quick rundown: I'm talking about an Italian motorcycle maker that specializes in miniature road racing bikes, generally targeted at those who want to hone their skills before getting on the backs of more specialized racing two-wheelers. Ohvale is in the news this time because it… ## [SJBP – 9 Lives On 2 Wheels – Test Ride #1](https://www.sjbikeparty.org/2026/1439723311332342/) _2026-08-24 · biketurtle · San José Bike Party_ When: Aug 28 2026 7:30PM – 10:30PM Where: Roosevelt Park, San Jose Who: San Jose Bike Party 🐈‍⬛🐾 9 LIVES ON 2 WHEELS – TEST RIDE #1 🐾🚲 Friday, August \[…\] ## [SJBP – 9 Lives On 2 Wheels](https://www.sjbikeparty.org/2026/1743290910210112/) _2026-08-24 · biketurtle · San José Bike Party_ When: Sep 18 2026 7:30PM – 10:30PM Where: Roosevelt Park, San Jose Who: San Jose Bike Party San Jose Bike Party Presents: 9 LIVES ON 2 WHEELS 🐈‍⬛🐾🚲 Friday, September \[…\] ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KcwdgAOlMVht) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [I did it. I made it to the Atlantic Ocean](https://jessicakmathews.substack.com/p/i-did-it-i-made-it-to-the-atlantic) _2026-08-24 · Jessica Mathews · Notes from America’s Roadbed_ Everything is different. I’m different. ## [Hundreds of Handmade Bikes Filled the 2026 Made Show. These Are the Three I Most Wanted To Bring Home](https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a73505257/made-show-editor-favorites-2026-tara/) _2026-08-24 · Latest Content - Bicycling_ A retro-inspired MTB, clever cargo bike, and practical all-roader rose above the handmade crowd. ## [Nova Unbound: Chapter 5](https://www.planetnude.co/p/nova-unbound-chapter-5) _2026-08-23 · Alfie · Planet Nude_ "First impressions" ## [Reasons to be cheerful discusses kidney exchange](https://marketdesigner.blogspot.com/2026/08/reasons-to-be-cheerful-discusses-kidney.html) _2026-08-23 · Al Roth · Market Design_ The magazine Reasons to be cheerful has a cheerful discussion of kidney exchange (which includes some reflections by Mike Rees on non-simultaneous chains): The Chains of Generosity Transforming Kidney Donation More than 90,000 people in the U.S. are on the waitlist for a kidney transplant. How many of their lives could be saved by strangers? By: Anna Patton " Momentum is building in the U.S.… ## [Riding a fixed is the best way to telegraph your superiority over someone on a carbon superbike](https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/riding-a-fixed-is-the-best-way-to-telegraph-your-superiority-over-someone-on-a-carbon-superbike) _2026-08-23 · Michael Hutchinson · Latest from Cycling Weekly in News_ The Doc hails the performative purism of fixed-gear bikes ## [The Battles They Don’t See: Speed & Introspection](https://radnut.com/the-battles-they-dont-see-speed-introspection/) _2026-08-23 · Radnut Admin · RadNut_ The bike doesn’t solve our problems, it gives us the opportunity to fight them. As speed becomes introspection, we use the trail to process what lies beneath the surface. Away from the noise of the routine world, the trail blurs the boundary between self and the terrain ahead, leaving room only for internal dialogue: the \[…\] The post The Battles They Don’t See: Speed & Introspection appeared first… ## [Crazy MTB Snake Run 🎬 Antoni Villoni #GoPro](https://radnut.com/crazy-mtb-snake-run-%f0%9f%8e%ac-antoni-villoni-gopro/) _2026-08-23 · Radnut Admin · RadNut_ This formation was meant to be ridden 👏 POV from GoPro Athlete @AntoniVilloni’s GoPro MAX2—the only true 8K 360 camera. @GoProBike #GoPro #MTB #POV Keywords: Bike, Mountain Biking Author: GoPro About Radnut Radnut Group is an extreme sport collective founded in mountain biking that has since expanded to a broad range of disciplines, ranging from \[…\] The post Crazy MTB Snake Run 🎬 Antoni Villoni… ## [Wakeboarding in Ultra Slow Motion 🎬 Max Blakesberg + Noah Flegel #GoPro](https://radnut.com/wakeboarding-in-ultra-slow-motion-%f0%9f%8e%ac-max-blakesberg-noah-flegel-gopro/) _2026-08-23 · Radnut Admin · RadNut_ See your summer differently with GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ☀️ 🎥 Max Blakesberg 🏄‍♂️ Noah Flegel 🏆 $500 GoPro Award #GoPro #Wakeboarding #SloMo #LakeLife Keywords: Wakeboard, Summertime, Lake Author: GoPro About Radnut Radnut Group is an extreme sport collective founded in mountain biking that has since expanded to a broad range of disciplines, ranging from \[…\] The post Wakeboarding in Ultra Slow… ## [Playing with a seal 🎬 Sean Murphy #GoPro](https://radnut.com/playing-with-a-seal-%f0%9f%8e%ac-sean-murphy-gopro/) _2026-08-23 · Radnut Admin · RadNut_ Sean Murphy just blew this seal’s mind 🤣 Shot in 8K60 on the new GoPro MISSION 1 PRO. #GoPro #WildlifePhotography #Cute #Seal Keywords: Seals, Wildlife, Ocean, Dive Author: GoPro About Radnut Radnut Group is an extreme sport collective founded in mountain biking that has since expanded to a broad range of disciplines, ranging from cliff \[…\] The post Playing with a seal 🎬 Sean Murphy #GoPro… ## [Niagara Falls in 8K 🎬 @FPVEvan #GoPro](https://radnut.com/niagara-falls-in-8k-%f0%9f%8e%ac-fpvevan-gopro/) _2026-08-23 · Radnut Admin · RadNut_ 700,000 gallons of water per second, captured on GoPro MISSION 1 PRO by @FPVEvan 🤯 #FPV #Drone #GoProFPV #NiagaraFalls #Waterfall Keywords: Drone, FPV, Waterfall, Canada Author: GoPro About Radnut Radnut Group is an extreme sport collective founded in mountain biking that has since expanded to a broad range of disciplines, ranging from cliff diving to \[…\] The post Niagara Falls in 8K 🎬 @FPVEvan… ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HOuxpfsAjbxO) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [2026 MADE Show tech gallery, part 2](https://nminus1bikes.substack.com/p/2026-made-show-tech-gallery-part-2) _2026-08-23 · James Huang · n-1_ Hyper-personalization is the name of the game. ## [Aug. 22 - Visit to the “Top of Europe” (Jungfrau)](https://wherearejimandrita.substack.com/p/aug-22-visit-to-the-top-of-europe) _2026-08-22 · Jim Smith · Where in the World Are Jim & Rita_ Rita had already been to Jungfrau and chose to stay in Wengen, where she walked up to the Village and did some strolling and shopping. ## [32-Inch Wheels Are Moving Beyond Mountain Bikes. Gravel May Be Their Best Fit Yet](https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a73501842/32-inch-gravel-bikes-made-show-trend/) _2026-08-22 · Latest Content - Bicycling_ The big-wheel revival started in cross-country mountain biking. At MADE, gravel builders are running with it—and Mosaic built a component brand to help make it happen. ## [The Orbit: August 22](https://www.planetnude.co/p/the-orbit-august-22) _2026-08-22 · Special to Planet Nude · Planet Nude_ This week on Planet Nude: Mexico City's WNBR mark 20 years of bike protest, Naked Age returns from a hiatus with an opera-and-activism love story, and FUNN's international debut gets some texture ## [(untitled)](https://bojanvidanovic.com/checkins/rifugio-antelao-pieve-di-cadore-1787397585/) _2026-08-22 · boj@nvidanovic.com (Bojan Vidanovic) · Blog on tech, productivity, books, tools, and web development on Bojan Vidanovic_ ## [Martin Dufwenberg is celebrated at Purdue](https://marketdesigner.blogspot.com/2026/08/martin-dufwenberg-is-celebrated-at.html) _2026-08-22 · Al Roth · Market Design_ Purdue recognizes Martin Dufwenberg as a distinguished professor. (Here's his Google Scholar page .) Here's the Purdue announcement: Trustees approve named professorships and deanships, distinguished professors, appointment of new athletics director, resolutions of appreciation and namings " Dufwenberg joined the faculty at Purdue in 2025 as a professor of economics . His research uses game theory… ## [Loftus with Richie!](http://www.justinfox.com.au/loftus-with-richie) _2026-08-22 · Justin Fox · Justin Fox_ His first MTB ride since I last took him out in 2009! ## [Merach S28 and QZ: automatic resistance confirmed working](https://robertoviola.cloud/2026/08/22/qz-merach-s28-automatic-resistance-compatibility/) _2026-08-22 · Roberto Viola · Roberto Viola_ Merach S28 and QZ compatibility confirmed: a public issue follow-up reports automatic resistance working after the QZ update, while auto-incline remains unconfirmed. L'articolo Merach S28 and QZ: automatic resistance confirmed working proviene da Roberto Viola . ## [(untitled)](https://janlukas.blog/micro/2026/08/2026-08-22-aqbqf) _2026-08-22 · Jan-Lukas Else_ Yesterday evening, I finally did the last step and shaved off the remaining few millimeters of hair on my head. This morning, I took the chance and prompted a new avatar that represents my current style. I know, AI-generated stuff everywhere sucks, but I really like this one, and it looks quite accurate. 👨🏼‍🦲 ## [(untitled)](https://janlukas.blog/micro/2026/08/2026-08-22-aqbqf) _2026-08-22 · Jan-Lukas Else_ Yesterday evening, I finally did the last step and shaved off the remaining few millimeters of hair on my head. This morning, I took the chance and prompted a new avatar that represents my current style. I know, AI-generated stuff everywhere sucks, but I really like this one, and it looks quite accurate. 👨🏼‍🦲 ## [2026 MADE Show tech gallery, part 1](https://nminus1bikes.substack.com/p/2026-made-show-tech-gallery-part-1) _2026-08-22 · James Huang · n-1_ Custom bikes are about so much more than just flashy paint jobs and expensive build kits. ## [Why This Suburban Bay Area City Makes a Great Cycling Basecamp](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/pleasanton-bay-area-cycling-basecamp) _2026-08-21 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ Ride Grizzly Peak, Mt. Diablo, and More While Calling Pleasanton Home ## [Cuisinart Indoor Pizza Oven (Mini-Review)](https://rasterweb.net/raster/2026/08/21/cuisinart-indoor-pizza-oven-mini-review/) _2026-08-21 · Pete Prodoehl · RasterWeb!_ We got a pizza oven! At work... ## [Aug. 20-21 - Arriving in Wengen](https://wherearejimandrita.substack.com/p/aug-20-21-arriving-in-wengen) _2026-08-21 · Jim Smith · Where in the World Are Jim & Rita_ Thursday we said goodbye to Lucerne and to our beloved Hotel Lubo. ## [Fantum’s 32 inch Wheel MTB Just Finished 11th at Leadville!](https://radnut.com/32-inch-wheels-just-finished-11th-at-leadville/) _2026-08-21 · mike domke · RadNut_ Discover Famutm’s 32 Inch Wheel Performance at Leadville Every wheel size mountain biking has ever adopted sounded ridiculous before it worked. Twenty-nine inch wheels were “monster truck tires” for a decade before they quietly became the standard nearly every cross-country bike on earth now rolls on. Twenty-seven five was supposed to be a marketing compromise \[…\] The post Fantum’s 32 inch Wheel… ## [The Best Bike at MADE 2026](https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a73496767/best-bike-made-2026-scarab-serena/) _2026-08-21 · Latest Content - Bicycling_ At a show overflowing with wide tires, knobby tires, and machines designed to go almost anywhere, the bike I can’t stop looking at is a light, steel road bike built for one thing: going fast in the mountains. ## [How has the new geometry changed MTB skills?](https://dialedmtb.substack.com/p/how-has-the-new-geometry-changed) _2026-08-21 · Lee McCormack · Dialed MTB with Lee McCormack_ More capable bikes and bigger trails take you for a ride ## [Naked Age: Opera Without Costume](https://www.planetnude.co/p/naked-age-opera-without-costume) _2026-08-21 · Evan Nicks · Planet Nude_ Episode 18: A life in music, activism, and naturism with Leonard Lehrman and Helene Williams ## [Labor Day E-Bike Deals Are Here: Test-Team Picks From Aventon, Lectric, and REI Starting at $999](https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/g70226024/best-ebike-deals-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Latest Content - Bicycling_ Discounts include free Lectric accessories, 20% off REI’s CTY e2.1, and big savings on e-MTBs. ## [I've Been Coaching Cyclists for Years. This Is the Core Workout I Swear By to Banish Lower Back Pain.](https://www.bicycling.com/health-nutrition/a73484308/core-workout-lower-back-pain/) _2026-08-21 · Health-Nutrition - Bicycling_ A 30-minute core routine can build trunk stability before you spend money on fit changes.