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- The author increasingly perceives the loud whirring of the freewheel and the ever-present ambient noise as ‘acoustic pollution’ and a source of psychological distress.
- He used to interpret the screech of his rear wheel as a commanding presence; today he sees it as disruptive, embarrassing and inconsiderate.
- He is turning his back on the ‘acoustic display of power’ on his bike and longs for quiet, unobtrusive travel, particularly in the countryside.

​The ‘Screech’ Free-Wheel: The sports exhaust for cyclists with a need to show off

- Lachlan Morton cycled the 3,164-km Pony Express route in 6 days, 21 hours and 15 minutes, significantly beating the historic record set by a rider.  
- He used three Cannondale bikes depending on the terrain, was supported by an escort truck and battled isolation, wind and difficult terrain.  
- The tour combined a sporting challenge, a search for historical traces and encounters with local residents, whose impressions he conveyed in letters he carried with him.

Lachlan Morton delivers the post: Pony Express record by bike

- In professional cycling, the average age of top talents is falling; teenagers and 20-year-olds are already competing for victories at WorldTour level.  
- Names such as Paul Seixas, Jorgen Nordhagen, Matthew Brennan and Ashlin Barry represent a generation that is being nurtured and signed up at an extremely early age.  
- Teams such as Visma | Lease a Bike, as well as German talents led by Bruno Kessler, demonstrate that the new generation of riders is seizing their opportunities rather than waiting for them to come their way.

The 2005 generation and younger: When children become professionals

- After the Formula 1 race in Malaysia, Valtteri Bottas cycled around 410 km to Singapore on a gravel bike over four days.
- The stages took him along sandy tracks, trails and past palm oil plantations in high humidity and temperatures of around 30 degrees.
- Bottas is an ambitious gravel cyclist, a multiple podium-finisher and has qualified for the 2024 Gravel World Championships in Australia.

A gravel bike instead of a private jet: Valtteri Bottas cycles through Malaysia

- Nairo Quintana brings his career to a close at the Giro dell’Emilia, honoured by a guard of honour formed by his team-mates and rivals.  
- The Colombian won the 2014 Giro and the 2016 Vuelta, stood on the Tour de France podium on several occasions and claimed three stage victories there.  
- Between 2013 and 2017, he was one of the most consistent stage racers; as a strong climber, he left his mark on the sport and inspired South American riders.

The peloton says ‘Adiós’: Nairo Quintana calls time on his career

- Different types of LEVs share limited cycle paths; differences in speed, width and weight increase the potential for conflict and stress.  
- Studies show that risk depends less on the type of vehicle than on how it is used, clear speed limits, enforcement and wide, segregated paths.  
- The Netherlands and Germany regulate LEVs differently; safe, car-free transport requires more space, clear signage and consideration for others.

E-mobility on cycle paths: Commuting together – opportunities and risks for cyclists

- Despite the industry crisis, Ekoï is growing by 20–30 per cent annually thanks to direct sales, a wide product range and strong sponsorship, and is aiming for a turnover of 100 million euros.  
- Rattel sees differentiation through quality, innovation, customisation and value for money as an alternative to the Rapha hype and social media clone brands.  
- He believes the entry into the market of highly productive Chinese manufacturers poses a major threat to Europe’s cycling industry, which is why specialist expertise must be developed further.

Ekoi interview: Many brands will disappear

- Eight senior citizens (average age >70) are cycling just under 10,000 km in 29 days from Jakobselv in Norway to Zarewo on the Black Sea.  
- The route follows the former Iron Curtain; visits to memorial sites and border towns send a message of peace and understanding.  
- The Crataegutt Seniors want to show that high levels of sporting achievement are possible even in old age and, as role models, to inspire others to lead active lives.

Senior citizens on the move: 10,000 km along the Iron Curtain

- Three teams of two are cycling on gravel bikes from St. Moritz, Bratislava and Sarajevo to Pula, without a fixed route.
- The focus is on the dynamics, friction and interactions between the six participants, rather than sporting performance or records.
- The film portrays bikepacking as a tranquil form of travel, where freedom arises from jointly reworking plans with others.

Explore Freedom: A gravel road movie about freedom, encounters and detours

- The government’s 2027 draft budget reduces funding for cycling to 544 million euros, despite growing demand and increasing uptake.
- Local authority projects, cycle paths along national roads, active mobility, pilot projects and commercial electric cargo bikes are particularly affected.
- According to the text, unclaimed funding is the result of structural problems; the report recommends expanding funding and simplifying procedures.

Cuts to cycling funding in 2027: the wrong signal at the wrong time?

- Deichmann and Rutkowski cycled around Europe in 127 days using the bikepacking method: 24,000 km, 250,000 metres of elevation gain, 27 countries, without a support team, without a rest day.
- Extreme conditions including heat, cold, constant rain, forest fires and supply shortages; the route was deliberately chosen to take in back roads and off-road sections through the hinterland.
- Deichmann is an extreme endurance athlete with several world records to his name and is now planning to run 30 marathons in 30 days in Baden-Württemberg for ‘MOVE IT!’.

Jonas Deichmann: Around Europe in 127 days

- Finance Minister Klingbeil rides a gravel bike, Environment Minister Schneider a cyclocross bike; both are regarded as cycling enthusiasts and are winning over the public.  
- Two AI models assess kit and clothing: praise for helmets, jerseys and socks; criticism of all-round sportswear, shorts, shoes and missing accessories.  
- The AI style check is seen as a light-hearted bit of fun with its share of flaws; personal taste and the enjoyment of cycling remain the decisive factors, without any political judgement.

AI Style Check: Federal Ministers Klingbeil and Schneider on their bikes

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People & types

People & types

The ‘Screech’ Free-Wheel
The sports exhaust for cyclists with a need to show off

Lachlan Morton delivers the post
Pony Express record by bike

The 2005 generation and younger
When children become professionals

A gravel bike instead of a private jet
Valtteri Bottas cycles through Malaysia

The peloton says ‘Adiós’
Nairo Quintana calls time on his career

E-mobility on cycle paths
Commuting together – opportunities and risks for cyclists

Ekoi interview
Many brands will disappear

Senior citizens on the move
10,000 km along the Iron Curtain

Explore Freedom
A gravel road movie about freedom, encounters and detours

Cuts to cycling funding in 2027
The wrong signal at the wrong time?

Jonas Deichmann
Around Europe in 127 days

AI Style Check
Federal Ministers Klingbeil and Schneider on their bikes

People & types

People & types

​The ‘Screech’ Free-WheelThe sports exhaust for cyclists with a need to show off

Lachlan Morton delivers the postPony Express record by bike

The 2005 generation and youngerWhen children become professionals

A gravel bike instead of a private jetValtteri Bottas cycles through Malaysia

The peloton says ‘Adiós’Nairo Quintana calls time on his career

E-mobility on cycle pathsCommuting together – opportunities and risks for cyclists

Ekoi interviewMany brands will disappear

Senior citizens on the move10,000 km along the Iron Curtain

Explore FreedomA gravel road movie about freedom, encounters and detours

Cuts to cycling funding in 2027The wrong signal at the wrong time?

Jonas DeichmannAround Europe in 127 days

AI Style CheckFederal Ministers Klingbeil and Schneider on their bikes

The ‘Screech’ Free-Wheel
The sports exhaust for cyclists with a need to show off

Lachlan Morton delivers the post
Pony Express record by bike

The 2005 generation and younger
When children become professionals

A gravel bike instead of a private jet
Valtteri Bottas cycles through Malaysia

The peloton says ‘Adiós’
Nairo Quintana calls time on his career

E-mobility on cycle paths
Commuting together – opportunities and risks for cyclists

Ekoi interview
Many brands will disappear

Senior citizens on the move
10,000 km along the Iron Curtain

Explore Freedom
A gravel road movie about freedom, encounters and detours

Cuts to cycling funding in 2027
The wrong signal at the wrong time?

Jonas Deichmann
Around Europe in 127 days

AI Style Check
Federal Ministers Klingbeil and Schneider on their bikes