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Google Maps for Cycling: Why You Shouldn’t Trust Every Route
Last Updated on 30 October 2026 by Cycloscope Google Maps can send cyclists onto busy or unsuitable roads. Learn how to check cycling routes, compare navigation apps and plan safer rides. Google Maps is an incredibly useful navigation tool, but if you spend enough time cycling,…
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TriEye Cycling Glasses Review: Rear-View Mirror Tested
Last Updated on 21 October 2026 by Cycloscope Our TriEye cycling glasses review explores the integrated rear-view mirror, photochromic lenses, comfort, prescription options and pros and cons for cyclists. We received a pair of TriEye The View photochromic cycling sunglasses with…
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Best Budget Folding eBike 2026: 5 Affordable Picks
Last Updated on 10 October 2026 by Cycloscope Compare five budget folding eBikes from different brands in 2026. Explore prices, battery range, motor power, comfort and the best options for commuting. A folding electric bike can make commuting, city errands and weekend trips much…
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One Day Challenge: 320 km Across Sardinia for a Good Cause
Last Updated on 10 October 2026 by Cycloscope Clelia Sessa’s One Day Challenge covers 320 km across Sardinia on October 18, raising funds for the Pink Flamingos and supporting cancer-related initiatives. On October 18, cyclist Clelia Sessa will take on a demanding endurance…
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Hit by a Car While Bike Touring in the US
Last Updated on 1 October 2026 by Cycloscope Hit by a car while bike touring in the US? Learn what foreign cyclists should do after a crash, from police reports and medical care to insurance and legal claims. A car accident is one of the last things you expect when setting off…
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Self-Drive Safari Tanzania – Exploring the Most Beautiful NP at Your Own Pace
Plan a self-drive safari in Tanzania with our guide to the best national parks, 2026 fees, 4×4 rental, routes, safety, camping and wildlife tips. Before having our own car, we didn’t really understand why people wanted to go on a self-drive safari instead of simply sitting in a…
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Why Are There So Many Teddy Bears in Albania?
Why are teddy bears hanging from houses in Albania? Discover the Albanian tradition, the evil eye, dordolec figures, and the story behind these strange roadside sights. If you cycle through Albania, particularly through smaller towns and rural areas, you may notice something…
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Ride1Up TrailRush Review: A Serious Trail eMTB for Under $2,000
The Ride1Up TrailRush is an unusual electric mountain bike. At first glance, its $1,995 price puts it in the budget eMTB category, but its equipment looks more like something from a considerably more expensive bike. The TrailRush has a Brose mid-drive motor producing 90 Nm of…
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Cycling the Himalayas: A Complete Guide to Bikepacking in India and Nepal
Cycling the Himalayas: our guide to Spiti, Ladakh, Kashmir, Manali–Leh, Uttarakhand and Nepal, with routes, seasons, gear and safety tips. Cycling the Himalayas on a mountain bike — sounds crazy, doesn’t it? And indeed, a cycle touring trip through Ladakh, Spiti Valley, Kashmir,…
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Best Winter Cycling Gear 2026/2027: 6 Essentials for Cold Weather Riding
The best winter cycling gear for cold weather riding, including winter jackets, thermal base layers, bib tights, gloves, shoe covers and bike lights. Winter doesn’t have to mean putting the bike away. With the right cold weather cycling gear, riding in temperatures close to…