A clean and properly oiled chain not only prevents the drivetrain components from wear, so that the bike works more efficiently, saving you time and money, but it can also help to improve speed with no extra effort. The problem is that chain maintenance is something most cyclists don’t pay…
Although it is a Japanese concept, anyone can experience ganbaru: persistence and tenacity driving you to do your best, whatever you set your mind to. It can be the most trivial and mundane thing or the burning passion in your heart that pushes you to persevere even when the going…
Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic of discussion in recent months, with its application in various fields taking center stage. When it comes to sports, professional cycling stands out as the discipline that embraces AI the most. And the reason behind it is clear: AI thrives on data, and…
For many beginner cyclists, being part of a peloton or simply riding in a big group of cyclists while on a cycling tour or outing is quite the challenge. To make the experience fun and rewarding, as well as to avoid accidents, it is crucial to develop certain skills, gain…
Performing a bike fitting at home, using a set of tips from a blog post like this one, can be quite the hassle and it can have terrible consequences. Fortunately for us, in a world full of all kinds of accessible technologies, we can fit the bike ourselves, in little…
Geometry is not exactly what first comes to mind when choosing a bike, but that’s one of the key aspects we need to pay attention to, given that it affects its responsiveness, comfort and handling. The angle of the head tube, the length of the top tube, the height of…
In cycling we use a variety of different electronic devices, and one of the most useful and popular ones is the power meter. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what a power meter is, how it works, what it is for and what types you can find on the…
There’s nothing more inspiring than to see ordinary people going out into the world, seeking adventure and new challenges. We’re talking about beginner athletes who challenge themselves and step outside of their comfort zone, getting an unforgettable experience in return that allows them to grow both personally and in sports.…
There are several reasons for the rise of gravel cycling in the past few years, starting from technological developments such as disc brakes or tubeless tyres, which allowed comfortable, safe, efficient and versatile gravel bikes to be at any cyclist’s reach. And we should also take the pandemic and the…
Focusing on a sport such as cycling, that makes a restrictive and repetitive use of certain muscles, can have damaging and counterproductive consequences in your body, especially if you practice it a lot and training sessions are intense. This is the case with professional cyclists, and they also have professional…
