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#cycling #Atlanta #RoadSafety “one driver essentially used the concrete separator to execute a skateboard-style grind with their sedan” “the #infrastructure isn’t the problem—motorists simply need to pay better attention and stay in their designated lanes” “While a car climbing a concrete divider looks like an #infrastructure failure, it is actually the barrier successfully absorbing an impact that otherwise would have struck whoever was riding in the #bikelane” https://www.motorbiscuit.com/atlantas-new-bike-barriers-are-flipping-cars-and-sparking-debate/

#cycling #France “The future of #sustainable #transportation has arrived, and it’s in the form of a groundbreaking #ebike that doesn’t rely on lithium batteries. Created by French inventor Adrien Lelièvre, the Pi-Pop is an electric #bike powered by supercapacitors instead of traditional lithium-ion batteries, offering a fresh and #ecofriendly alternative to the growing #ebike market” https://electricbikeexplorer.com/pi-pop-ebike-supercapacitor-innovation/

“The reduction in access to safe, off-road #cycling spaces comes in an era when road #cyclists make up its largest ever reported percent of traffic fatalities. Under Department of #Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, “DEI #bikelanes,” speed cameras, and other data-backed measures and best practices for reducing #cyclist fatalities and collisions were removed” #Cyclists have fewer options for safe riding in US national monuments as Trump removes protections https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/cyclists-have-fewer-options-for-safe-riding-in-us-national-monuments-as-trump-removes-protections

Think You Should Wait Before Drinking Your First Cup of #Coffee? Science Says There’s No Need (or Benefit) Research shows when you drink your first cup of #coffee has no impact on afternoon energy levels. Or hydration. Or anything, aside from how you like to start your day “So what’s the bottom line? Drink your first cup of #coffee whenever you want” https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/think-you-should-wait-before-drinking-your-first-cup-of-coffee-science-says-theres-no-need-or-benefit/91366884

“The Council reaffirmed the decision it made in March 2022, revisited in 2023 and 2025 and discussed again in March 2026 to exclude Russian and Belarusian #athletes, officials and supporting personnel from international competition” #Doping and the war against #Ukraine have been the drivers of the #WorldAthletics ban” “the ability of #Ukraine and its #athletes to train and compete remains severely compromised” “The Russian #Athletics Federation was, of course, unhappy” https://www.thesportsexaminer.com/athletics-world-athletics-council-maintains-full-ban-on-russia-belarus-in-latest-review/

#cycling More People Travel by #Bicycle Than by Car in #Paris #Paris is rapidly evolving into a city of #transportation #cyclists “a noteworthy shift towards #bicycles as a preferred mode of #transportation among urban dwellers, highlighting the growing trend of prioritizing sustainable mobility options” https://momentummag.com/more-people-travel-by-bicycle-in-paris/

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#Waymo, the autonomous driving #AV tech firm whose so-called #robotaxis are now roaming the streets of #London, has allegedly told #cycling campaigners that expecting their #driverless cars to respect #bikelanes is “too high a bar” – because their customers want to be dropped off in them https://road.cc/news/driverless-taxis-veering-into-cycle-lanes-normal-practice-says-waymo

#cycling #ebike
“research is putting hard numbers behind what many riders have long understood: switching to an electric #cargobike can dramatically cut household transport costs”
“For families who have made the switch, the benefits are immediate and tangible”
“electric assist broadens the appeal of #cargobikes, making longer distances and heavier loads manageable for everyday riders”
“lack of #infrastructure reflects a broader mismatch between policy and potential” https://momentummag.com/electric-cargo-bikes-new-study-savings/

“The nonprofit Equal Origins is calling on traders, roasters, retailers and everyday #coffee and #chocolate lovers to take part in Raise Your Cup, a campaign designed to shine a light on the #women who power the world’s #coffee and #cocoa supply chains but remain undervalued … coincides with the #UnitedNations’ designation of 2026 as the International Year of the #Woman #Farmer, a global platform designed to provide lasting change across numerous agricultural sectors” https://dailycoffeenews.com/2026/03/03/equal-origins-says-raise-your-cup-for-the-women-who-grow-coffee/

“If you have no experience in these sports, you can certainly respect what #athletes are accomplishing at the Winter Olympics. But it’s almost impossible to have a real feel for it. However, if you’re a #runner watching #crosscountryskiing, you have more ability to understand the history that’s being made at the 2026 Winter Games than you may think”
"put what #Klaebo’s attempting into #running terms, and your jaw will hit the floor” https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a70435102/johannes-hoesflot-klaebo-olympic-ski-medals/