We would like to dedicate this post to all those mechanics who suffer and curse when they see a bike in their workshop with a problem that could have been avoided if the owner had been more careful and taken the time to get informed. On behalf of all cyclists,…
In last week’s post we talked about how cycling can decrease the bone density of those cyclists who, just like pro riders, cover a lot of kilometers every year plus they have a series of factors that increase the risk. We recommend taking a look at the article because it…
We have already talked about the positive effects of cycling for adults and children. Evidence regarding its benefits can be found in the many scientific studies mentioned in our previous posts. But cycling can also have negative effects on our health. We have actually talked about some of them before…
If you are looking for a versatile bike that can be used in almost all conditions, a gravel bike is the answer. In this post, we are going to show you 8 models between €2200-3400 and that range from the softest gravel, serving as an alternative to a road bike,…
Although it is more likely to lose a race going downhill than to win it, that doesn’t stop cyclists from taking their chances on descents to win a stage, a classic or even the General Classification of a grand tour. Yes, races can also be won going downhill and here…
If you practice cycling and want to upgrade your bike gear, take a close look at the following list of 7 expensive improvements that are unnecessary to most cyclists. To be fair, some of them result in marginal gains, while others can make your bike look flashier and improve the…
Cycling as a sport has undergone a great deal of changes in the last few years. Thanks to new materials, the development of existing ones, new technologies and the invention of all kinds of tools and gadgets, anyone who wants to start cycling now has access to a variety of…
We can blame the saddle, say that the chamois doesn’t work on over 3-hour rides or try countless anti-chafing creams, but any cyclist who suffers discomfort and pain in the butt, crotch and genital area, and wants to get rid of them, must get to the root of these problems:…
Any cyclist has asked this question at some point and the answer, for good measure, is: It depends. In the vast majority of cases upgrading our bike is more cost-effective but sometimes modernizing an old bike costs more time and money than simply getting a new one. Let’s see some…
In a previous post we talked about the advantages of using specific shoes for cycling and explained the different models available on the market. Most of them require the use of specific pedals and that is what we are going to talk about in this article: different types of pedals,…
