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…
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…
