Spring in cycling means The Spring Classics, prestigious one-day races such as the 5 monuments. Four of them are held in spring: Milan-San Remo, De Ronde van Vlaanderen, Paris-Roubaix and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Among other spring classics there are: Ghent-Wevelgem, Amstel Gold Race or the Flèche Wallonne, and semi-classics such as Dwars…
A while back it seemed that cyclists were allergic to gyms and only used them during the pre-season to lift some weights and do strength training. Then, they would forget about the gym for the rest of the year, not using it even for spinning, a fitness activity so similar…
If you are a cyclist or practice any other sport, you might have heard that athletes need to consume more protein than recommended otherwise their performance may be affected. The purpose of this blog post is not to discuss whether this is true or not (that would take another long…
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…
If you want to lose weight by cycling and dieting, chances are you’ve heard of intermittent fasting. If you’ve been cycling for a while you might be familiar with the idea of training on an empty stomach and maybe you’re considering it after reading or hearing about all the benefits…
Strava – The Social Network for Cyclists Free and available for Android and iOS. All you have to do is create a user profile and start using it on your cell phone by logging your activity (bluetooth sensors are not compatible with the app) or, more typically, by linking the…
A series of changes occur in our body when we practice cycling. Some are external, i.e. weight loss and leg muscle mass growth, others can’t be seen but we do feel them, for example, we sleep better. Several studies (1, 2) have shown that people who ride a bike 30 minutes…
You already know the positive changes that cycling brings about in your body, but it’s not all advantages. There are also “negative” or not-so-positive effects (depending on how you look at it) that sooner or later become apparent. Especially if you spend a lot of time on the saddle and…
If you’re planning to buy a bike or if you’ve been cycling for a while and want to improve or change the one you have, the second hand market is a good place to look for your next bike. The following tips will show you that it is much easier…
Perhaps you’ve just started your adventure with cycling and want to keep riding during your period. Or maybe you’ve been cycling for a while and some menstrual symptoms tend to keep you off the bike for a few days. Or you simply want to know how your menstrual cycle affects…
