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Our writing team here at Pedalnorth has been creating award winning cycling lifestyle blogs online since 2012, as the leading truly independent cycling lifestyle website. They’ve been riding, racing and winning cycle races all over the globe, and writing about their experiences as they work to inspire others to enjoy a cycling lifestyle built on adventure and seeking new challenges and memories.

Our cycling lifestyle and cycling culture blogs try to offer some of the best information, advice and inspirational content content -all for free – with the sole purpose of inspiring you on your own cycling journey.  If you have any suggestions for cycling blog subjects, then simply click here and let us know.

We’ve always believed that cycling information should be free – especially online. And our writers  – all drawn from within cycling sport and the cycling industry –  are constantly seeking new subject areas that others may ignore or overlook, in our drive to support all cyclists. Through our world-leading cycling blog we’ve led the way in promoting women’s cycling, since we began – back in 2012 – and we continue to drive forward in empowering women to ride as equals within the constantly changing cycling world.

That means having the best information for women’s cycling kit, training tips, and lifestyle tips too. All written by some of the best women’s cycling bloggers in the world, led for autumn 2026 onwards by Teodora Sabina, our new features editor and lead for women’s cycling globally.

We’re proud of our team of world-leading cycling bloggers, their altruism and passion for life, and for their desire to share their extensive experience and expertise with you. To help you by inspiring you on your own journey – wherever that may take you!

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Racing mountain bike marathon in Austria

Alex has been on travelling and taking part in an epic mountain bike marathon in Austria. If you're looking for an inspirational and tough 'off-road challenge', then read on...
August 17, 2026/by Robert Thorpe

Scicon Sports Aerobeam Titanium Photochromic Review

Sunglasses are more important for cyclists than think. It’s not solely about keeping the sun out. They also ensure that road debris isn’t thrown into your eyes, and they can improve visibility of road hazards when cycling at speed – if they have high-quality lenses, which Scicon do. Kristi has been testing their latest Aerobeam photochromic lenses.
August 7, 2026/by Robert Thorpe

Cycling locations for adventure

With locals protesting at the number of cycling tourists in some of the most well-known locations, it's time to search off the beaten track and take in some real culture and spiritual cycling, where isolation can still be found in beatiful locations.

Robert explores the possibilities of North Yorkshire and Transylvania...
August 4, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Tour de France 2026 – history made and cycling dreams in Barcelona

Taking up a position within theglobal cycling press corps, Nadezhda enjoyed the 2026 Tour de France from a new position – especially when asked to lead out one of the teams, as a Barcelona based cycling leader!
August 3, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

ALÉ Women’s Summer Cycling Kit – 2026

ALÉ have been creating stylish high-performance women's cycling kits longer than most people. From world tour riders all the way to grassroots, their kits are stylish, functional and made for riders who want the best and most comfortable kit available. Nadezhda took a look at their latest options for women.
July 30, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Mountain Biking Adventures in Madeira

Pro mountain bike rider, Alex Sabin from Romania has travelled extensively in search of adventure. However, the trails of Madeira hold a special place for him, which is why he's decided to share its secrets with you.
July 23, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Bike computer alternatives – the Coospo CS600

There are more bike computer options than most cyclists would perceive. We like to do things differently, and to bring you viable options to the obvious. Alex has been using this tech from Coospo all season, and it's become a permanent feature on his handlebars.
July 22, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling as a middle aged man in lycra

Cyclists are no different from others in society - they're too often ageist. Yes, both brands and other individuals look towards a younger aesthetic on 2-wheels, and frequently fail to realise the financial and physical potential of those who already know the privilege of age. Time to share some thoughts and feelings on being aged 60...
July 15, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

GripGrab Mens PACR Spring and Summer Cycle Kit

Cycling kits for spring and summer can be a difficult choice. And, when you add autumn into the equation, it becomes even more problematic. Too often these days,kuts are designed for aesthetics and not performance and comfort. GripGrab however do things differently, and form and function lies at the heart of their latest PCR range of cycling kit for men and women.
July 13, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Chasing a Rainbow through Serbia – Grand Fondo Worlds

The decision was made during a training ride in the hills above Barcelona. I had been putting in long hours on the bike and accumulating kilometres week after week. But something was missing. I wanted a goal – and so, entering the UCI Gran Fondo World's seemed a good idea...
June 27, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

GripGrab Women’s PACR Summer Cycling Kit

Women's cycling kit has different requirements to men, and thankfully brands are finally accepting this. Danish brand GripGrib excel at creating high-performance cycling clothing and accessories – which is why Kristi thought it was time to take a closer look at how they create style and performance in harmony
June 27, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Light Bicycle Turbo 50 Wheelset

The best upgrade that you can make to your bke is to change the wheels. However, which wheelset do you choose to get that balance between lightness, responsiveness, performance, comfort and cost? Kristi has been testing these carbon wheels from new brand on the block, Light Bicycle...
June 27, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

The best womens cycling clothing

Women’s cycling kit matters, because having uncomfortable clothing, or a women’s cycling jersey that causes chaffing or doesn’t offer support, can turn an enjoyable ride into an ordeal. Time to give you some tips on choosing the best women's cycling kit choices from our team
June 27, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Scicon Aerostorm Sunglasses Review

Scicon make some of the most stylish, high performance sunglasses in the world - just ask Tadejcar. And, whilst Kristi may not be leading the world peloton, she also knows that quality counts – which is why she recently tested the Scicon Aerostorm sunglasses for herself.
June 15, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Scicon Aerocomfort 3.1 Road Bike Travel Bike Bag Review

Travelling with an expensive carbon road bike can be worrying and daunting. How will it survive the baggage handler curse! Kristi was asked to take a look at the Scicon Aerocomfort, and so took it on a few travels during early season racing.
June 15, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Carbon road bikes created in the heart of Europe

TIME Bikes are still hand crafted and built in the heart of Europe. Their legendary status as the world's best carbon bikes is a reputation built on innovation and excellence. Time then to take a look at their latest world-leading carbon road bikes
June 11, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling at the beginning of the season

Cycling in the early season is a time of discovery. We ask ourselves 'how has the winter cycling prepared me' Thankfully, once the first race or event is over, we have a better idea. Nadezhda writes about this in her latest blog
May 3, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Lake Garda Gran Fondo 2026: Climbs Corners and Italian Cycling Magic

Cycling in the Italian lakes and mountains region is always going to be special. So, when Nadezhda was invited as a guest of the 2026 Lake Garda Gran Fondo, the stage was set for an epic weekend on the magical roads of Italy. Read about her weekend cycling adventures here, and then plan your own trip, exploring the Italian Lakes
April 23, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling in Greece – History in every pedal stroke

Cycling is Greece is often overlooked, and yet it has so much to offer – including an impressive UCI stage race. We take a look at the 2026 Tour of Hellas and the opportunities for cycling torusim in this unrivalled centre of history.
March 30, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

GripGrab spring warmth cycling clothing for women

When it comes to testing cycling kit, Kristi is proably the ideal person. With European titles in CX, on gravel and on the road, this exceptional athlete and writer knows what works. She's also from the Baltic region, which is cold now and again – and so Kristi also knows how to wrap up well! Time then to test Danish brand GripGrab, and how comfortable their latest kit actually is.
March 27, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

TIME Scylon – the most comfortable high-performance road bike in the world

Nadezhda has been riding her TIME Scylon road bike for nearly a year now. Despite it having a world-leading race-ready geometry, it's also shown itself to be one of the most comfortable high-performance road bikes in the world - read more to find out why.
March 17, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Time Scylon – a bike built for truth

I'm still an athlete at heart, despite how it may look to the uninitiated. I believe in the value of training, and I know that it matters to have the right kit. Riding a TIME Scylon is a choice I make - because I want to ride the best carbon bike in the world – especially if I want to be my best version. And, there's no hiding from the truth when we train...
March 14, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Is Ekoi the listening brand in world cycling

Let’s focus on the cycling industry per se. It’s broken and a minor repair will no longer fix the issue. You can pour as much sealant into the punctures as you like – but, unless you start listening to the consumer… which is what Jean- Christophe has been doing at Ekoi since 2001, bucking the trend and leading the industry peloton.
March 14, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Schattwald and the Tannheim Valley gravel ride – in the Austrian Tyrol

A rewarding spin around one of the most beautiful parts of the Austrian Tyrol - Tannheim
March 5, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling Alicante: heat mountains and desert roads

Alicante in Spain is renowned the world over, as a holiday hotspot. However, are you aware how great the road cycling is in this majestic Spanish resort? It’s nestled amongst coastal mountains, with exceptional roads; which is why I took myself on a cycling trip, recently.
March 2, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Ladies Cycling Blog – and The Development of ladies Cycling

Women's cycling is still the fastest growth area within the global cycling community. We thought that it was time for us to openly defend women's cycling and the unfair attacks and sexism that still exist. To showcase the uniqueness and the lifestyle within women's cycling, and to bring you the very best women's cycling blogs in the world - all in one place.
February 22, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

2026 Spring-Summer Cycle Clothing Collection from ALÉ

As the cycling seasons begins once more, and we start to look ahead to warmer spring days and short sleeved jerseys, Italian brand Alé has unveiled its new Spring–Summer 2026 cycling apparel collection
January 28, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Winter training on the Elite Avanti Smart Trainer

Working in the mountain sports industry, and being a mountain runner and ski instructor, fitness is key. That means even on the worst of days, I have to find some form of training, to maintain my necessary fitness levels. Cycling is great – yes – but in snowy Transylvania, I need an indoor cycling option - time to try the Elite Avanti!
January 28, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

ALÉ men’s winter cycling clothing

As a pro level mountain bike racer, with experience competing on the roads, too, cycling kit performance and comfort is crucial to me. It has to stop the elements in winter, allow me a good degree of movement, and give me that extra security that comes with high-performance and comfortable winter cycling clothing.
January 22, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling Inspiration for 2026 – with Kristi Kuldkepp

It's the end of the cyclocross season and Kristi is feeling ready for the forthcoming challenges on the road. Read her latest blog to find out how winter riding in this most challenging of sports has helped her to prepare
January 19, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

ALÉ Cycling Cosmic jacket & KLIMATIK K-ATMO 3.0 tights for women

Do Ale make some of the best women's cycle clothing in the world? Probably, yes. I liked the look of Ale Cycling's products from the very beginning. In addition to the unique design, with an aesthetic sense, the quality of the products is clearly superior to other brands. It oozes quality from first sight...
January 17, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Choosing a triathlon bike

There is a lot to think about in triathlon for beginners, three sports to master, the fitness levels needed to finish a race, the mental pressure and so on. However, equipment is also important, and while the right swimwear and running shoes are crucial, the biggest investment for most new to triathlon is the bike.
January 17, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Pirelli Scorpion Mountain Bike XC Tyre Reviews 2026

Winter and early spring is always a good time to test out new mountain bike tyres. Alex has been riding with the latest Pirelli Scorpion XC tyres, on the trails of Transylvania. Find out more here...
January 16, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Who make the best carbon bikes in the world

Having looked at our own choice for the best carbon road bike, we wanted to open the field wider. Time then to consider who make the best carbon bikes in the world, per se. Now, that's a whole different set of consideratuons. However, it's the smaller, artisan brands that tend to stand out.
January 10, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

What is the best carbon road bike in the world

It’s a complex question, I know, as there are so many carbon bike frame manufacturers out there in the world. However, for cyclists in Europe, you need to be looking closer to home at the best carbon road bike framesets in the world. Let us tell you why... it's TIME to ride!
January 7, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Reasons to buy a new bike in 2026

Whilst the cycling industry has failed in so many ways over recent years, it still has so many quite beautiful reasons to buy a new bike - and good ways of maximising your return. We take a short but emotive look at reasons to be cheerful in 2026 - by buying a bike for the right reason!
January 3, 2026/by Pedalnorth Website

Using a gravel bike as a winter road bike

Choosing a gravel bike as a winter road bike can be a sensible solution to an annual probelm for keen cyclists. Winter cycling brings on a whole spectrum of challenges and problems to overcome - especially for road cyclists. Wherever you ride, at some time in the year the weather will change and become either colder, wet or icy… or all three in one day!
November 18, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Gravel bike buying guide – choosing a gravel bike for adventure

When you’re looking to choose a gravel bike, what do you look for? Indeed, what does a gravel bike look like, and how do you choose between the growing range of gravel bike options. Here's a brief buying guide for gravel bikes, to help you to set out on your own gravel bike adventures...
November 10, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Defining Cycling Culture and Style

Defining what Cycling Culture & Style is can be a daunting task. Utimately, it's a fast moving entity; a tapestry of cycling styles that are loosely interwoven. Examing cycling culture, we look at various aspects of the global cycling community, concluding that basically... it's whatever you want it to be!
October 26, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Libertas – tackling gender based violence in Romania

'Libertas' is a simple but hopefully powerful idea, to help in the battle to reduce gender based violence, femicides and coercive behaviour against women in Romania, through the development of a national women’s cycling club and a positive community where women can feel empowered and supported

Is this the best gravel bike brand in the world

The explosion of gravel bikes globally brings us to the question: ‘what is the best gravel bike in the world?’ Yes, we know about Kasia and Matthieu and Nico and all those top riders. However, in terms of the mass participation gravel bike races, which bike beats all the rest in performance, durability and the all-important style.
October 22, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Three Day Mountain Bike in Transylvania – Romania

Transylvania and Romania has some of the very best mountain bike trails in Europe. It's a mountain biking venue that should be on every riders list. You can now book a tour yourslef - with Alix Sabin, here at Pedalnorth!
October 17, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Three days – three mountains – Riding Romania by Mountain Bike

Some trips stand out not just for the trails, but for the stories that unfold along the way. Our first trip with Peter from Ireland was one of those special ones — three unforgettable days of riding across the best trails around Păltiniș and Rășinari, filled with breath-taking views, great conversations, and the kind of mountain magic that reminds us why we love doing this.
October 17, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Riding the best Mountain Biking Trails in Romania and making friends

Every great ride tells a story — about the trails, the people, and the moments in between. Our first trip with Chris from the UK and John from South Africa was exactly that kind of story: two unforgettable days of mountain adventure, world-class riding, and the kind of camaraderie that only comes from sharing the trail.
October 17, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Grindelwald Eiger Gravel Epic Route

Grindelwald is at the heart of the Swiss mountains and home to all manner of mountain adventures. This epic 3-day Swiss gravel biking route is one of the best you can find, and will test your spirit for adventure, whilst introducing you to the best mountain scenery in the world - Switzerland cycling!
October 13, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Bachalpsee MTB Loop Grindelwald

The Bachalpsee Loop is one of the best mountain bike routes in the Grindelwald area. Whilst it has a tough climb to start off proceedings, the epic views and quality of the trails are ample reward for adventure seekers
October 13, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Elite Arion Rollers

Riding the rollers can be fun as well as beneficial in so many ways. As a tool for improving your balance and pedal action, they also help to firm up and strengthen your core. As a pro mountain bike racer, Alex has been using the Elite AXION rollers for his pre-race and post-race sessions. Find out what his thoughts were, with his latest blog
October 4, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Exploring Albacete – Spain’s Quiet Cycling Paradise

This summer I found myself pedalling in a place far less famous – and it completely won me over. Albacete, tucked away in Castilla-La Mancha, is an underrated cycling gem that offers stunning scenery, peaceful roads, and a real sense of adventure. Time to explore...
September 27, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

my journey into cyclocross – Kristi Kuldkepp

Having been involved within cycle sport for over 5 years now, and there's one discipline that stands out for me and which appeals to be in so many ways. Yes, cyclocross is something that draws me in and which appeals to my personality - constantly challenging, and driving me forward on an amazing journey of self-discovery.
September 10, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Stelvio Pass gravel and mountain bike route – unpaved

Epic off-road mountain adventure, as Teo and Alex take on the Stelvio Pass and descend on the amazing off-roadd tracks that wind their way down the mountains, visiting isolated lakes and unrivalled scenery, and the opportunity to stay in a mountain refuge by the nearby isolated mountain lake!
September 8, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Finding inspiration within cycling

The cycling industry is always talking about inspiration, yet in so many different ways. We here about great wattage power and great bikes and how people look. However, it's all just bullshit really. When we press pause and think about it, inspiration comes in so many seemingly ordinary ways; alongside of course, some truly inspiring indivuals who ride their bikes quietly challenging themselves.
August 29, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling Rossfeld Panoramastrasse from Konigssee

August 14, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Alé Maglia Quick cycling jersey

Alé Cycle Clothing have been producing some of the highest quality, high-performance cycling clothing for a few years now. This exciting Italian brand, continue to lead the peloton in the style stakes. We took a look at of their latest jerseys, and one that could easily become a cycling classic
August 13, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Women in Cycling – Interview with Celine Vandenbroucke

Whilst coming from a cycling dynasty, it is her own strength of character and spirit that defines Celine Vandenbroucke as one of the leading women within the global cycling industry. This determined and inspiring woman lights up in conversation, as she shares her story at world-leading brand, Ekoi, with us.
August 8, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Riding with Queens – A Weekend at La Reine Women’s Cycling Festival

When I first rolled into Gstaad, I was running on three hours of sleep, a stiff neck from a 10-hour drive, and nerves from a last-minute wheel change on my bike. Glamorous? Not exactly. But if there’s one thing women in cycling know how to do — it’s show up, no matter what.
It was time to join the biggest cycling festival for women in the world - in the magnificent mountains of Gstaad!
July 31, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling passes in the Carezza region of the Dolomites

Nadezhda has been travelling and cycling around Europe ths summer, and has some great routes and hotel suggestions for you. Here's a few ideas for a long weekend in the Dolomites on 2-wheels.
July 25, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Riding off-piste for off-limits mountain bike adventures

Life is not a dress rehearsal, and we often forget that we should take our own pathway. We're given 85400 seconds in every day, to do with what we choose. How will you use yours...
July 22, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Camelbak Hawg 20 Backpack with Recco Technology

When you're out there in the wild, enjoying the majestic beauty of the mountains, there's always that little thought in the back of your mind about "what if?" What if an unexpected avalanche rolls through? Or while enjoying a fantastic hike in the mountains, a thick, swirling fog descends.
Thankfully, world-leading brand, Camelbak have thought about this, and included some smart 'locating' tech in their latest HAWG hydration backpack
July 17, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Great bike shops – Cycling Heaven in Vienna

Vienna is a city that is renowned for several reasons. It's also home to one of the best cycling shops in central Europe too - VELETAGE. We spoke with Kurt, the owner and found out more about this cycling emporium of excellence
July 10, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda Pavlova – Gran Fondo Fausto Coppi 2025

This year, I had the unforgettable experience of participating in the 36th edition of Granfondo La Fausto Coppi in Cuneo, Italy — a legendary race that truly tests your limits and rewards you with breathtaking beauty, world-class organization, and the most passionate cycling atmosphere I’ve ever witnessed.
July 5, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website
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