April Fool's Day: These were the best cycling jokes of the day
The exact origin of the April Fool's Day tradition is not exactly clear, but there are several theories. One particularly popular one is the calendar reform in the 16th century. When France introduced the Gregorian calendar in 1564, the beginning of the year was moved from the end of March/beginning of April to 1 January. People who still celebrated on the old date were mocked as "April fools" and made fun of.
There is evidence of April Fools' Day in Europe from the 17th century - first in France and England, then in other countries. The tradition has spread worldwide, although some countries have different dates (e.g. Spain on 28 December). It is no longer possible to say for sure what exactly is true - there are probably several factors at play! But let's take a look at a few particularly nice ones that have amused us in the editorial office throughout the day.
Nightride with underbody lighting
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Visibility doesn't end at the handlebars, says light manufacturer Lupine, and with the new underbody lighting, it wants to bring the light to where it has been missing until now - directly onto the road: "The system projects the Lupine logo in characteristic Lupine pink under your bike and thus ensures additional presence in road traffic. Developed for maximum visibility, clear lines and an unmistakable appearance."
Aerodynamics for painting
The care experts at Dynamicbikecare want to help meticulous watt fetishists with their wallets. The practical 5-gram sachet contains an innovative special grease that can be generously applied to the chassis and forks of racing bikes. This is supposed to save a whole 67 (really? 6 7?) watts. But see for yourself in the reel:
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260 brake discs for 32 inch
Finally someone has thought ahead! Magura is introducing suitable brake discs for the big trend of the year - 32-inch wheels. Instead of the previous maximum of 220 mm, the Swabians are going for 260 mm. Logically, the higher forces of the giant wheels need to be kept in check!
That was a good one...
To understand the power of this joke, you need to be a bit of an e-bike expert. The Bavarian motor manufacturer TQ advertises an additional battery for an e-bike motor in an Instagram reel. A small detail or logo on the range extender makes it clear what it's all about. TQ is alluding to an inglorious chapter of its direct competitor Fazua. The neighbouring motor specialist cancelled its "Range Extender" project completely after years of stalling - which has led to some resentment. Anyone who can take a pinch of black humour should not miss the reel from TQ. We hope for all TQ riders that karma doesn't strike back and that the HPR 60 is spared as many breakdowns as possible...
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On the hunt for criminals in tandem
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In future, the Stuttgart police will be using tandem bicycles for the bicycle squadron in order to further optimise cooperation during operations and strengthen operational capability in urban traffic. Other advantages, according to the police: communication channels are shortened, both emergency services can keep an overview at the same time and there is also the option of dividing the workload during the journey.
6-7 - finally also for mountain bikes
This joke could just as easily be real: The Swiss company FAIR Bicycles is bringing the potential youth word of the year to mountain bike technology. The new handlebar and stem standard 67 is intended to combine the best of the two existing dimensions 31.8 mm and 35 mm and thus provide better comfort with ideal steering precision. Best of all, the manufacturer is making the licence available free of charge from 1 April. Isn't that brilliant? The trendy name suggests that this is not a real patent. Or is it? 6-7...
Bring colour to your bike
Decals are a popular tuning element for bikes of all kinds. However, there is one spot on the bike that has not been covered with decals so far, but rather disturbed with a shabby greasy look. The brake disc. Fortunately, the adhesive specialists at Silk Graphics now have the solution: decals for brake discs. In every colour imaginable. Oh, how marvellous!
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Take off with the ADFC
The Munich branch of the ADFC invites you to a new attraction: combined helicopter and bike tours. We hope this joke doesn't give anyone any silly ideas...
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