Bicycle Talk. Episode 466 December 24th 2025. Ron’s Rant: U.S bike imports were down 24% in units and 16% in dollar value through September this year, according to new data released this week. On a positive side: Five Million Rides and Counting: Paris’s Busiest Bike Lane Sets Record. Streetsblog’s ‘Car-Free Carolers’ Bring the Joy, Mirth and Ho-Ho-Hope to this Holiday Season. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: How to ride a bike with a Christmas tree. 5 ways to transport varying sizes of Christmas Tree home by bike. Content: Study: More Protected Bike Lanes = More Micromobility Users. U.S bike imports were down 24% in units and 16% in dollar value through September this year, according to new data released this week. Park Tool opens application window for Community Grants. How steel and aluminum tariffs are effecting bicycle prices. Cyclocross World Cup racing is underway. Events and Finishing Points.