As the daylight hours dwindle or the winter season sets in, we slowly head back to our indoor bike trainers to start pedaling at home again. But, as Darth Vader would say: “If you only knew the power of the dark side”. With proper bike lights, the right clothing and…
Safety is paramount in road cycling. On previous occasions we have given you some tips on how to keep safe on the road, such as using lights and clothes with reflective detailing, as well as always staying alert to what is going on around you, acting with caution as if…
The reasons why cyclists remove their body hair depend on whether we are talking about a pro, an amateur who competes, an amateur who is addicted to cycling or a simple bicycle tourist. Those reasons can be outlined as follows: Aesthetics. Top argument based on the idea that we look…
Any rider who sees another cyclist making a mistake should not judge them, but rather help them out because we were all beginners at some point. This article is to help beginners avoid mistakes that many other cyclists have already made when using cycling apparel and accessories such as helmets,…
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…
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…
The first tip we have for you is: don’t believe the myths about hydration for cyclists. To help you understand, let us give you an example of “recommendations” that you may run across when looking for information about hydration and cycling: Don’t trust your body. You can’t rely solely on…
Knowledge is power, also in cycling. Being able to learn from your mistakes can help you avoid them in the future. That is why, whether you’re just a beginner or an experienced cyclist, we have our new top 10 mistakes in cycling for you to avoid. This time we’ll be…
Cycling and bicycles have recently been reaching new heights in popularity. Practically the entire industry is struggling to stock up and keep up with such a huge demand. If you tried to buy equipment online, you saw how many products are out of stock. If you went to a physical…
In this guide for beginner cyclists we are going to talk about the components of bicycle gears, explain how they work and give you a series of tips and tricks to use them correctly. Regardless of the type of bike or discipline, here are some general aspects to help you…
