It’s 6 years since Alex began his pro cycling journey, and at the start of things, he had an Elite indoor trainer to help him out. Now, 6 years later, he’s testing out their latest Elite Avanti smart trainer, and first impressions look good.
There’s currently a chaotic feeling of uncertainty around the world and the global cycling scene. However, we all have to stay focused and to try to ride into a more positive future. I’m not advocating retail therapy as a solution. No, not at all. Rather, it’s simply time to accept that we need to pause and reflect on how we spend money on new bikes and new cycling products.
Cycling is something quite unique. We can’t adequately label it, nor describe it, for it has so many forms, variations and a rich tapestry of people who choose to ride. However, we all share one thing – a sense of adventure, as we find freedom on two wheels
Many of us tend to fall into a routine, cycling the same familiar routes during our training sessions, choosing the same paths day after day. However, opting for a new route can significantly impact your cognitive abilities and mental flexibility. Read my latest blog to find out the benefits…
As we head into the spring cycling season, we’ve got 4 new writers and cycling industry experts joining the team here at Pedalnorth. Mountain bike pro racer, Alex leads the athlete/ writer line up, and Kolja brings unparalleled industry knowledge and experience to our website. Fiona-May and Chloé will be helping us to increase our cycling lifestyle and women’s cycling content, as Fiona brings her racing experience and unequalled sense of fun to proceedings.
For young athletes, especially girls, embracing cycling can foster essential life skills that extend far beyond the bike. As we explore the resilience built through cycling, we can inspire the next generation to take on challenges with confidence and determination.
Now that we’ve got you sitting relatively comfortably on your new SQLab step saddle, we want to talk with you about those medical issues which some cyclists unfortunately have, and which can benefit from even more detailed technical thinking from those clever people at SQlab. Let’s look at bike saddles for back pain and prostate issues
Making sure that your bike saddle is comfortable and that it is the correct saddle for you, is more important than we usually give it credit for. It’s important to ask yourself the question: ‘am I sitting comfortably?’
Mental health can be devastating, and there are far more people suffering it than we believe. At various levels, from the onset of stress to a more serious depression, we all have periods where the world just seems unfriendly and confused for us. Thankfully, cycling can be a positive way of countering these feelings.
A superb introductory gravel bike route from the historic Dales market town of Masham. It takes you across high moorland, along tree lined lanes and through woodland, as you taste the gravel biking opportunities of this epic cycling location.
