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…
Any cyclist preparing to face a ride, race or long distance event has wondered what to have for dinner the day before, what to have for breakfast or what snack to bring for the ride. These are all reasonable questions, but do we need the same kind of food to…
In part one, we looked at the bikes that initially participated in the Tour and how brakes, freewheel and gear shifting gradually appeared in their design. In our second article, we are going to take a leap in time right to the 1990s and the early 2000s, when the greatest…
The Tour de France is the cycling event with the largest number of viewers and huge media coverage. This means that both sponsors and brands related to cycling are involved in the Tour, showcasing their new products. The Tour, however, was actually created to promote a newspaper; and it was,…
Moving around the city has been getting increasingly tiresome and expensive. On top of the amount of time we spend in the car or on public transport, inflation and gas prices have increased, making commutes even more tedious. But if we’ve learned anything since March 2020, it’s that there is…
We’re all living such busy lives that most cyclists, both male and female, have trouble balancing their passion for cycling with their jobs, studies, family, social life and pastimes. To be honest, you’ll have to give up something if you want to practice cycling, unless it is your sole activity…
Having a workout routine at the same time everyday, such as going for a ride in the morning, seems to be a good way to maintain a healthy habit in the long term. However, not all people can (or want to) always go for a ride at the same time…
