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Starting out in 2012, our writing team here at Pedalnorth has been creating award winning cycling lifestyle blogs online. 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. Our cycling lifestyle and cycling culture blogs try to offer some of the best information, advice and inspirational content content -all for free – soley to inspire you on your own cycling journey.  If you have any suggestions for cycling blog subjects, then simply click here and let us know.

We believe that cycling information should be free – especially online. Our team of writers – 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, lifestyle and skincare tips too – written by some of the best women’s cycling bloggers in the world, led by former international triathlete, Nadezhda  Pavlova.

As we enter another cycling season, our team has been strengthened by cycling bloggers Alex and Teo from Romania, and Kristi from Estonia, who joined us in early 2025. With their world-class content creation, we will be bringing you lots of new and exciting content as we look more closely at cycle tourism with our partners, to bring you the best cycling blogs in the world – for free. We’ll tell you the very places places for cycling travel and how to look after your bike along the way.

We’re proud of our team of world-leading cycling bloggers, and their desire to share their extensive experience and expertise with you, to inspire your own journey’s, with the best independent cycling blog online – all for free and without subscription!

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My cycling story – Kristi Kuldkepp

I haven't always been a cyclist—no, not before the age of 31. Yes, I’ve spent most of my life in the saddle, but over the years, that saddle has simply become narrower!
July 3, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling the Passo Giau in the Dolomites

Cycling the Passo Giau is a dream that many cyclists have. We recently rode this legendary cycling pass in the Dolomites, so that we could share our knowledge and experience with you. Now, it's your turn to ride one of the best cycling passes in Italy!
June 26, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Women’s cycling – levelling the road to success

It was only in recent years that the UCI took steps to develop women’s cycling progression, through a new tiered system: Continental, Pro and World Tour level team structure. The Belgium based Baloise Minimax WB Ladies team are just one example of how women's cycling is finally adapting to the greater support, as they drive forward into the UCI Continental ranks, developing future members of the women's pro peloton.
June 18, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Ale Pragma Jersey Color Block Jersey and Master 2.0 bib shorts

Time to test out the latest high performance cycle clothing from Italy, with Alex Sabin
June 16, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Costa Brava Road Cycling Loop

This is a road cycling route par excellence, for cyclists chasing unforgettable roads, panoramic views, and just the right amount of suffering. Yes, the Costa Brava delivers all of this and more, in spades.
May 16, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Elite Avanti Smart Trainer first look

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.
May 6, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling into spring and summer

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.
May 1, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

The spectrum of cycling and life

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
April 12, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling and Boosting Brain Function

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...
March 25, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

New Cycling Season – New Writers

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.
March 8, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Empowering Resilience in Young Cyclists

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.
February 25, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

SQLab Saddles for Prostate Problems and Back Pain

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
February 15, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Effective ergonomics and choosing the correct bike saddle

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?’
February 14, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Mental well-being and the positive effects of cycling

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.
February 10, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling accident alert systems – crash sensors and locator devices

Heading into the hills on road or trail, especially when riding alone, can bring a wealth of risks to the ride. We want to be adventurous, but we also need others to know that we're okay - and more importantly, when we're not okay. Time to take a look at Crash Sensors and location devices for cyclists
January 27, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

How to increase your FTP on the bike

I want to talk with you about performance - how to increase power and performance. Cycling performance depends on increasing the Functional Threshold Power, also known as FTP. If you are wondering what is FTP and how to increase it, read on to learn more. Nadezhda 🙂
January 21, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Col de Turini from Nice

The Col de Turini is a classic route in the hills close to Nice. It's featured on the Tour de France and is a favourite formany locals riders. Read Diane's account,as she chooses this as her first ever mountain col cycle route.
January 11, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Pirelli P Zero Race Road Cycling Tyres 2026

Pirelli has re-established itself as a serious contender in performance cycling tyres. With the P Zero range, they’ve combined their motorsport expertise with modern road-riding demands. I’ve spent time on both the P Zero Race in 28 mm (with tubes) and 30 mm (tubeless), as well as the P Zero Race 4S in 28 mm. Each tyre has its own personality — one built purely for speed, the other for year-round versatility.
January 8, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Choosing the best road and offroad cycling shoes

Finding the best cycling shoes in the world is a challenge. Ultimately, we're all built differently, and that includes the uniqueness of our feet and how we use them. Add to this, that brands can't easily shout out that they probably make the best cycling shoes, then we've got an additional barrier. Time then to look at what does make a great cycling shoe even greater.
January 6, 2025/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling the Salzburgerland in Austria

Back in 2021, Maria Wilke took herself off to explore the lakes and mountains of Austria. Here's her account of the first days adventure, along with a map and GPX file for you to take on the same ride. Why not ride this route in 2025,as an alpine road adventure
December 25, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Race 24 Kelheim – Fight against mind and fatigue

I've trained long und hard for this day, now it has come: The 24 hours in Kelheim were on my agenda and I was already really excited and motivated for this event since a few weeks and I was ready to give everything my mind and body were able to. Time to test myself on 2-wheels!
December 24, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Lap after lap at the 24 hours of Zolder with Maria Wilke

At some point in our lives, we all seek a challenge. Maria Wilke seeks them constantly; and so we wanted to share one of her first and most epic cycling challenges - the 24 hours of Zolder! As we enter 2025, the 700 km+ cycled by this inspiring woman, is worth revisiting, as an inspiring endurance cycling achievement.
December 23, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Road Cycling In Ticino, Switzerland

Here's two absolutely amazing routes from Mary Wilke, taking in this beautiful area of the Alps, close to the border between Italy and Switzerland,and with epic views of lakes and mountains. If you're looking for a great weekend riding in the Alps, then this excursion could be the ideal mini vacation for epic bikes rides.

 
December 17, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Yoga for Cyclists – the Cat-Cow Pose with Diane Vilarem

Riding all day and being bent over the handlebars can cause back pain in cyclists. The Cat-Cow Pose, or Chakravakasana, is a yoga pose that will help to improve your general posture and balance, whilst also helping to stretch out those back muscles. In her latest blog, Diane shows you how to free up those back muscles with Yoga
December 15, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Inspired by cycling friends

It's been over two months since I rode a bike. To some people, that may not sound too bad. However, when I tell you that it's because of a life-changing health issue that isn't too good. Thankfully, I'm constantly inspired by some amazing people...
December 8, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Yoga for Cyclists – The Bow Pose with Diane Vilarem

Hip Flexors can cause cyclists all manner of pain issues. Thankfully, our flexible French Yoga Teacher, Diane Vilarem knows the perfect pose for this - the Archer inspired Bow Pose. It's time to get flexible for riding, with Diane
December 5, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling and Yoga – The Benefits for Biomectrics

The Cobra Pose in Yoga is a superb exercise for cyclists looking to increase flexibility and to reduce pain in the shoulders. Our own Yoga teacher, Diane talks you through the pose in this blog
November 25, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Women’s Cycling Blog and Lifestyle with Diane Vilarem

We want to bring you the very best women's cycling wellness and lifestyle advice for your sporting lifestyle. Say hi to Diane, our Yoga Instructor and women's cycling expert from France. Let's help you to develop your all around physical and mental well-being with Yoga and Diane, as we show you the benefits of yoga for cyclists.

Team DS Pro Angels Triathlon

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of triathlon competition, and the camaraderie of teamwork; especially when shared in a breath-taking location. This was the essence of our experience at Ironman Turkey 70.3 in Belek, where we came together as a relay team to face the challenges of the race.
November 20, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Dolomiti region – road cycling classic

This end of season ride with Stefan and Assault to Freedom team is situated in the northern Italian mountain region of the Dolomiti. This epic ride takes you to several Italian cycling summits and is a true cycling challenge in the Italian mountains
November 4, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

The joy of running – finding freedom in every step

Have you ever felt so free, clear-minded, strong in body, and happy that it seems like you're in a state of Nirvana? For many people, this feeling comes from running. It’s an amazing sport that makes you stronger, faster, and brings a big smile to your face.
October 31, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Which indoor bike trainer is right for me

With the continual advancement of AI and cycling industry tech, including training apps; how can an ordinary novice cyclist, or indeed and experienced club cyclist choose the indoor interactive cycling trainer, or the right SMART trainer for themselves.
October 16, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

VOTEC Gravel Fondo Route – Heidelberg Germany

Heidelberg is home to the oldest university in Germany, a splendidly historic church and several nearby castles. Alongside the Neckar River, it's a great place to explore by gravel bike.
October 9, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

3T Bikes at Cycle Store Zurich 2024 UCI World Championships

Whilst this blog is about 3T bikes and their presence at the UCI Worlds in Zurich; more importantly, it's about pausing to remember Murial Furrer and other young cyclists, lost too frequently. Rest in Peace, Murial.
October 3, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Camelbak Podium Water Bottle Range

It's hotting up outside and it's definitely time to start looking at water bottles. Robert and Nadezhda take a look at the latest bottles from world leaders in hydration, Camelbak 🙂
October 1, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Regensburg to Kelheim Gravel Ride

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the 12th-century stone bridge at Regensburg is the starting place for this day trip to Kelheim along the river. Taking you into the heart of Bavarian history and culture, with all the facilities of Regensburg on hand for a weekend trip into cultural Germany
September 30, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

DS Pro Summer 2024 with Nadezhda

These images are from an evening ride into the beautiful hills above Barcelona. The views take your breath away and we're sure that you'll be wanting to jump into the gallery and ride with Nadezhda in Catalonia!

Munich to Starnberger See Gravel Ride

This route is adapted from the well-known Bayern-Grevet series of events. It's an opportunity for a long one-day adventure, or more sensibly a two-day trip out to the beautiful Lake Starnbeger. With over 2 thirds of the route on gravel or cycle trails, it's a super route for an off-road adventure, exploring the forests and trails.
September 22, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Designing Cycle Shoes for Women

In case you haven’t noticed it, women are built differently from men – it’s a fact. All too often, historically, brands have simply produced downsized products for women, and have failed either deliberately or otherwise, to recognise the physiological differences. Yes, the cycling world simply used a ‘Pink it & Shrink it’ mentally, failing to understand the specific needs of women as athletes.
September 19, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Buying a bike that fits you properly

When sitting in a car for the first time, we adjust several aspects to increase our comfort. However, we frequently go to the same level of detail in buying a bike - yet we really ought to. Time then to examine the importance of identifying our own uniqueness when buying a new bike
September 17, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Mittenwald-Ehrwald from Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bike Route

It's time to explore the beautiful cycling routes around Munich, as we ride out to Tegernsee and the lake. This magical place in the hills is the gateway to the Bavarian countryside, and close also to the magical town of Bad Tölz, on the Isar River. A great day or two on the bike.
September 16, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Munich to Tegernsee with Bad Tölz gravel bike route

It's time to explore the beautiful cycling routes around Munich, as we ride out to Tegernsee and the lake. This magical place in the hills is the gateway to the Bavarian countryside, and close also to the magical town of Bad Tölz, on the Isar River. A great day or two on the bike.
September 16, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Bavaria 5 Rivers Cycle Route

The 5 Rivers cycling route in Bavaria is an easy muti-day cycling route in Bavaria. However, it has along its way, some of the most captivating cultural history in Bavaria to explore.
September 15, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Munich exploring castles and Bavarian Mountain views

This cycling route in Bavaria takes you from Munich and into the countryside of Bavaria, passing several castles along the way, and heading into the Bavarian Alps. It's a bikepacking trip in Bavaria that we suggest you ride by gravel bike over a few days.
September 13, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Rudy Project Skudo cycling helmet

We've been busy recently, testing the latest road cycling and gravel biking helmets from Italian brand, Rudy Project. Their Skudo cycling helmet sits neatly in the mid-range for price, performance and quality, making it a great choice for all riders.
September 4, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website
Rudy Project Kilion Impact X sunglasses in white, with photochromatic lens

Rudy Project Kelion Sunglasses with Impact X 2 Lens

Rudy Project have surpassed themselves with the latest ImpactX® 2 lens used in their Kelion road cycling sunglasses. Yes, I know, the lens is always an important element to road cycling sunglasses – that’s plainly obvious. Read on however, and find out why we really like these new high performance sunglasses from Italy
August 25, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Rudy Project Egos Road Cycling Helmet

Rudy Project is renowned for producing great cycling safety products. They’ve been doing so for a long time, from their base in Italy, and are trusted across the global cycling community. Their latest Egos ‘road cycling helmet’ typifies their adherence to excellence, and has that unique Italian styling too.
August 25, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Benefits of a professional bike fitting session

There are a number of ideas why all keen cyclists – and regular commuters by bike – should get a professional bike fit from a bike fitting expert. Most of us simply walk into a bike shop and try a bike for size without actually knowing what a correctly fitting bike feels like. SQ Lab have been creating products to help bike fitters to help out cyclists, since 1992. Time to take a look at the 6 key benefits of a professional bike fit
August 16, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

SQ Lab and the Appliance of Science in Cycling Excellence

SQLab is probably one of the most established and long-term technical brands within the cycling industry, that you really ought to have heard of. Since it’s infancy in the early days of the mountain bike revolution of the 1990s, this group of cycling scientists from Germany have been setting the standard for innovation and excellence that still defines SQLab today.
August 15, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

The Positive Benefits of a Bike Fit and the Science of Bike Fitting

Bike fitting looks at every aspect of how we are built, how we move, how we sit and and how comfortable we are when cycling. Bike fitting should be as normal for us as cyclists, as stopping to enjoy coffee and cake is. However, the new science of bike fitting is still developing, despite World Tour riders and teams using it for many years.

Rudy Project Tralyx+ Sunglasses with Photochromic lenses

There’s something comforting about Rudy Project for me. You immediately know that the product will be of the highest quality, well designed, extremely comfortable and perform superbly. Yes, that ultimate balance that all cyclists and athletes seek in any product.
August 4, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

3T Bikes – Innovation and Excellence

Since its inception in 1961, over 60 years ago, when Mario Dedioniggi founded 3T in Torino, this eclectic brand of artisan cycle makers have produced exceptional bikes for riders all over the world.
August 3, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Christoph von Freydorf Gravel Bike Ride to Wacken

What is more emotional than Music and Outdoor Sports? The two go straight to our souls and also go perfect together. Christoph von Freydorf, lead-singer of the German Metal-Band, Emil Bulls, has put his two loves - music and bikes - together, and is riding to the Wacken Festival this summer, raising money to help young musicians starting out.
July 24, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

What’s the Best Mountain Bike Lights

Mountain biking at night adds a different and exciting dimension to trail riding. On late summer evenings and those warm autumn days; riding into the darkness with friends is food for the soul. Thinking about this, we wanted to share our thoughts with you about our favourite mountain bike trail lights
July 23, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Ladies Cycling Kits

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 ladies cycling kit
July 22, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling Industry Technology and Innovation

Cycling technology and innovation is having a huge impact on cycling participation. In our daily lives, commuting by bike, and for leisure and sport, science and technology in cycling is allowing more and more people to get out cycling, making the most of a healthy lifestyle. Thankfully too, brands like Ekoi from France are turning the page and ensuring that the best technologies are now in reach of more and more cyclists.

SQ Lab Cycling – Maximising Performance & Comfort

SQ Lab are a group of very clever scientists, based in the heart of Bavaria, who are passionate about helping you and all cyclists to find the perfect fit for your bike. Using their well-researched and detailed software and measuring tools, they'll not only tell you what's required; they also design and create innovative solutions to optimise your ride.
July 18, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

EuroBike 2024 Day 1

EuroBike is a place where one day is simply not enough. I’m not actually sure that a week will be either. This year in particular, there are so many fascinating aspects to the cycling industry to see
July 3, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling Carezza to Corvara via Paso Pordio in the Dolomites

Corvarra is a great hub for cycling in the Italian Dolomites. This route, taking in the Paso Podio is a classic ride in the region.
June 30, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling the Sella Ronda in Italy

The Selleronda bike day is an epic day and festival of cycling, based in the beautiful Italian Dolomites. This year, I joined over 2000 riders from all over the cycling globe, and had an awesome adventure with my friends 🙂
June 29, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website
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