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Today's ride is calling... 👀

🏔️ Mountain
🪨 Gravel
🛣️ Road

Which one are you choosing?

Drop your answer in the comments! ⬇️

Today's Ride

Your city has no limits, and neither do you.

With the Vida E+ EX, every street becomes yours to explore. Set your pace, settle into the ride, and discover more of what your city has to offer.

Built for everyday adventures, the Vida E+ EX combines comfort, confidence, and smart features to help you ride further and move freely on your own terms.

✅ 140mm Travel Dropper Post�
✅ 80mm Travel Suspension Fork
�✅ Integrated Front Light + Rear Brake Light Signal

Whether you’re chasing the morning, crossing town, or simply riding for the joy of it, the Vida E+ EX is ready for wherever the day takes you.

Learn more on the Momentum website or visit Terrapin Bicycles to experience the ride.
Ride relaxed. Go further. Feel unstoppable.

Vida E+ EX

Summer rides just hit different ☀️

The early morning rollouts.
The extra-long route home.
The café stop that somehow turns into
another 20 miles.

The Avail Advanced is built for the days you don't want to end. Comfortable enough for all-day adventures, efficient enough for big climbs, and capable enough for whatever road catches your eye along the way.

Because the best summer rides always seem to go a little farther than planned.

Get out there and get some!

Hot off the trails: We’ve updated our rules to allow Class 1 (pedal-assist) ebikes and adaptive mountain bikes on natural surface trails.

Electric dirt bikes and throttled motorized bikes remain prohibited on all Montgomery Parks trails. This is because they cause erosion, damage trails and natural habitats, and create safety risks.

See something unsafe on our trails? Report misuse, unsafe behavior, or trail damage to Park Police or Customer Service by calling the non-emergency number 301-949-8010.

Help us keep our trails safe for everyone to enjoy!
https://mocoparks.org/4uWc3Qp

From a Gold award at the Taipei Cycle d&i Awards to rave media reviews across the globe, Giant Seek is redefining what a youth road bike can be. 🤩

In their statement, the Awards jury wrote: ‘Giant’s Seek is specially designed for young riders, striking a strong balance between specialized design and high-performance quality. By nurturing the next generation of cyclists, it supports industry growth and promotes a positive cycling culture, delivering a lasting impact on the future of the cycling community.

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Call to action - MD e-bike regulations meeting on Thursday May 28 (meeting details at the end).

Long post, but I'll try to keep it organized. There is a push from the Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (PBTSAC) to heavily regulate Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes in the state of Maryland. I realize that many people in the group are in DC, but these types of regulatory pushes are spreading through different states (search for NJ ebike laws as an example).

The chairman of that committee is recommending restrictive laws and regulations based on misinformation and misunderstanding of what ebikes are and how they are used. The document authored by Christopher Arndt (chairman) can be read here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y-7jmEOoZUNMxQBZKhRJv0v3q2r5vB-D/view?usp=sharing

Some highlights are:

-Class 2 e-bikes should be considered adaptive vehicles for use by individuals with physical disabilities or mobility challenges and should require a special permit to operate

-"Class 3 e-Bikes are not bikes; they are e-Motos" and are no different than gas powered Mopeds. it is recommended that they require titling, and are registered with license plates, as well as requiring an operator’s license. Lastly, they should be allowed only on motor vehicle roadways.

Please join the meeting if you're able to, speak up with how you use your Class 2 or Class 3 ebike and why it's important to be able to continue doing so. The recent e-moto issue where there are electric dirt bikes being used by underage kids on public roads is driving a scare towards overregulation of actual bicycles.

Meeting details:

The meeting will be from 7-8:30p, both in-person at the Executive Office Building in Rockville (3 blocks from the metro station) and on Teams on Thursday May 28th

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Please reach out if you have questions on the terminology (or anything else).

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Trail curious? The Liv Tempt is ready when you are. ⛰️

From dirt paths and gravel cut-throughs to weekend trail rides, this hardtail is built to help you ride with confidence wherever the day takes you. With stable handling, capable off-road control, and a versatile design, the Tempt feels just as at home on local trails as it does cruising around town.

Adventure starts the moment you leave the pavement ✨

The Liv Tempt