If you’re into cycling, you’ve surely seen that the pros start drinking and eating right after the race. As soon as they cross the finish line, the soigneurs provide them with water, sugary drinks, gummy bears for Peter Sagan and, of course, the ever-present and sought-after recovery shakes. Then, usually…
Cycling in a group can be planned or accidental. In the first case it is organized in advance among friends, fellow cyclists or within cycling clubs. We are not going to talk about races or other cycling events as the conditions are usually different and before riding in a peloton…
The muscles that work the most on the bike are in your legs, as you have to move them to pedal. But they are not the only ones involved, there are a whole series of other muscles playing an important role in cycling. The most significant one is the gluteus…
Nothing compares to the feeling of putting on brand new cycling socks. It’s not only the effect it has on our feet, it also significantly improves our mood. Together with cycling clothes or the bike, they’re like a vitamin shot that pushes us to go out and start pedaling. Well,…
Some of the biggest concerns for cyclists, whether they are beginners or not, has to do with nutrition. Knowing what we should eat before, during and after cycling is key to enjoy the ride without suffering more than necessary. In this article we are going to talk about what to…
Some of the best childhood memories feature bikes as perfect companions for all of our adventures. Once the summer and vacations began, bicycles would quickly become our favorite means of transport. Perhaps in autumn and winter our two-wheelers would get somewhat abandoned, but every once in a while we would…
Getting in shape for cycling may seem easy, just grab a bike and spend a lot of time cycling, but it’s not that simple. To help you improve your performance or simply lose weight, we’ve put together 10 simple tips divided into three parts. Let’s get started: PLANNING AND PREPARING…
In 2018, the UN declared June 3rd World Bicycle Day. Until then it was April 19th, in memory of Albert Hofmann’s acid trip when he was cycling home under the effects of a new substance, LSD. If the intention was to remind us that the bicycle is a “drug” that…
Gravel? What is that? To put it simply: an increasingly popular and enjoyable form of cycling. Many cycling enthusiasts think it’s a fad, pure marketing aimed to sell more bikes, something that has been around since the first modern bicycles. And they are probably right, but thanks to Gravel many…
Stretching is a great way for cyclists to avoid injury, improve flexibility and tell the body that it’s time to rest after pedaling. Bear in mind that the following 10 basic stretches are to be done once you get off the bike. Stretching before is not recommended. If you want…
