Carbohydrates intake during exercise improves performance in cycling and other sports. The body of a trained cyclist can oxidize up to 120 g of carbohydrates per hour at a maltodextrin-to-fructose ratio of 2:1. So much for what science can tell us today. However, there are several options on the market…
After our review of the best high-end budget road bikes and the other one on mid-range bikes between €3,000 and €5,000, let’s take a look at the best road bikes in 2022 for under €3,000. Canyon As in our previous articles, we will start the list with the models from…
A clean, properly oiled bike not only works better, but it looks better too. The same applies to cycling clothes: A clean pair of bib shorts will always be more comfortable to wear and more hygienic than one still dirty with sweat. Plus, it will last longer. In this blog…
In one of our previous posts, we talked about the 6 main causes of aches and pains while riding a bike. This time we are going to focus on the 6 areas of the body in which most cyclists experience discomfort, the reasons why they may be caused and what…
And here we are back again with three new no-bake bars recipes, quick and easy for any cyclist to make at home. We are going to need ingredients commonly used in cycling snacks such as bananas, oats, nuts, dates or honey. All you need is a food processor to mix…
If you’ve been cycling for several years and you don’t just carelessly toss things in the trash, it’s quite likely that you’ve gathered a lot of bike parts that are no longer useful to you. You may even have an old bike parked and forgotten in a garage because its…
Riding a bike is great both for our own health as well as for our planet, but it is not a risk-free activity. Figures don’t lie: Every 13 minutes a cyclist dies in the world. The vast majority of these deaths are caused by accidents with other vehicles. Regardless of…
At this point, you might be quite bored of using oats to make homemade energy bars, and those famous cycling rice cakes might not be your thing after several attempts to get the boiling point for rice right. Don’t worry, we’re going to show you three different ways to use…
In order to find the right pair of cycling socks for you, there are 6 key features you must take into account: Thermal insulation Breathability Moisture absorption Compression Comfort Personal preferences In this cycling socks shopping guide, we’ll take a look at all of them: Thermal insulation Most manufacturers offer…
Although cycling is indeed extremely beneficial for our health, every cyclist has experienced some kind of discomfort while riding a bike at some point. From the classic butt vs saddle battle (where our buttocks always lose) to the uncomfortable feeling of hot foot and a myriad of other aches and…
