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Award winning blogs, by Robert, Nadia, Larisa & the team

Since 2012, our writing team here at Pedalnorth have been creating award winning content, riding, racing and winning cycle races all over the globe. Their blogs are created in order to provide world leading informative content, about all manner of cycling subjects, and to inspire you on your own cycling journey. Here’s the full collection for you to browse through and read. If you have any suggestions for subjects, then simply click here and let us know.

We’ve been promoting and leading the way for ladies cycling since we began, and we continue to drive forward in empowering women to express themselves and to be able to ride as equals within the cycling world. That also means having the best information for women’s cycling kit, training tps, lifestyle and skincare tips too. As a former international triathlete and model, Nadezhda has all the tips you need to be the best possible  version of yourself, on 2-wheels.

Working closely with the leading brands within the world of cycling, our writers know what makes cyclists tick, what motivates you and what looks stylish to0. We’ll tell you the very places places for cycling travel and how to look after your bike along the way. Nadezhda and Robert have a wealth of experience and expertise to share with you, so why not take a look below and join the new cycling revolution – at Pedalnorth!

Performance Comfort & Style in Perfect Harmony

ALÉ cycle clothing

ALÉ Autumn Winter Collections 2019/2020

Those very clever and extremely stylish people at Italian brand ALÉ have come up with something extra special this winter. We thought that you deserved a look and so here's a preview
November 15, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Nadezhda Pavlova

Nadezhda Pavlova Interview

We're very proud of our team here at Pedalnorth and none more so than triathlon editor and lifestyle senior editor, Nadezhda Pavlova. It's unique for anyone to have such a wide range of world class talents, but thankfully for us, Nadezhda is a unique person
November 14, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Nadezhda Pavlova

Designed For Cycling – Cosmic Girl Kit

Style meets performance yet again, with this amazing kit from DS Pro, making your triathlon life just a little bit more chic. This ladies specific cycle clothing brand have you covered... literally 😉
November 13, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
L’Ardechoise

L’Ardechoise 2019

The Ardéche is well known amongst those seeking to explore it's spectacular gorges and relax by or explore its meandering rivers. Many are unaware that the region consists of high mountains too, further south, reaching over 1750m
November 2, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Forests and Mountains

For me, Whinlatter was like a playground. I had so much fun on the muddy and rocky trails and riding straight into puddles. The Orange Four bike made it easier for me to enjoy the trails.
October 17, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Designed For Cycling – Flower Tattoo Kit

Say goodbye to uncomfortable races with this sleeveless one-piece triathlon suit. The top layer is made of Grid Lycra to provide that soft and breathable feeling while doing away with moisture due to its moisture-wicking property.
October 5, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Build Your Road Bike 3

Getting the right groupset is a tricky choice. We chose Ultegra, as it’s familiar around the world and easy to maintain
September 7, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Training for Tri – Getting Heat, Hydration and Effort Right

Triathlon is super tough and the heat can adversely affect all of us. It's also good to know how much effort to use at give times and what the secret ingredient to success is. Triathlon coach Nadezhda tackles these issues here for you.
August 31, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Quad Lock Phone Mount

It truly is that simple. For all the multitude of phone mounts available, we’ve used quad lock on extended cycle tours, allowing us to be guided by google maps, on road bikes as we record Strava and on mountain bikes too. It’s secure and easy to fit and easy to remove on the fly, allowing you to take pictures from your phone easily.

Training for Tri – the basics

Triathlon is addictive and so is training. We recognise this and want to make sure that you have the right information to develop your own training regime. Triathlon coach Nadia knows exactly how to get your training into gear.
July 8, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Build Your Road Bike 2

We chose 3T handlebars and finishing kit, adding style and performance. The best handlebars for any road bike
June 1, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Build Your Road Bike 1

Time to get the Bianchi frame set onto the Feedback stand and make it look like a bike. Fitting the internal cables can be trick, but we show you how
May 28, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

ALÉ Sunset Kit for summer

ALÉ Cycling is famous for its high quality Italian material and a variety of colours and prints. This spring I had the chance to review the new summer 2019 Sunset cycling kit from ALÉ
May 26, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Nadezhda Pavlova

Healthy Energy Bites Recipe

Triathlon coach Nadezhda has some great training tips and healthy snack options. Here's one of her favorites, that'll keep you going and fit easily into your training regime 🙂
May 25, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Bikepacking gear – Revelate Designs Fuel bags and Gastank

A company whose DNA is in adventure and bikepacking, Revelate Designs have been at the forefront of bag design and manufacture for the past 10 years. Originally manufactured from their base in Anchorage, Alaska, founder Eric Parsons has years of bike touring experience behind him across tough, high mountain ranges with cumbersome touring gear which led him to design a lighter and more versatile bag system. His constant thoughts and ideas and athlete feedback constantly feed into new designs and the current range offers bags from the durable, to the super light weight to speedier access.
May 15, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Ladies cycling jersey

Sibiu and its Parks

This is a superb evening or morning ride around the outskirts of the historic city of Sibiu, home to Larisa, taking in the beautiful city park.
April 16, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

The Advent of the E-Bike

Firstly, video did not kill the radio star – Steve Wright is living proof of the longevity of that format. Secondly, the Kindle did not kill off the book, and finally, and the reason for this blog – the E-bike will not kill off good old fashioned cycling.
April 4, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Robert Thorpe and Larisa Chinces

Hungary Bikecation Holidays

Touring Lake Balaton Part 3

So it is our last day cycling, and I was both excited and sad at the same time. We had all become great friends during our tour, led by Tamas, with Peter and Laszlo keeping us supplied with water, coke and lots and lots of humour.
March 15, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Touring Lake Balaton Part 2

Setting off from our hotel with a larger peloton, today was to be a day of twisting roads, climbing and history, as we took a long flat road towards the rising countryside
March 15, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Touring Lake Balaton Part 1

Arriving at the airport, the first thing I saw was a large sign saying #helloHungary. Speaking to Tamas, this is a drive by Hungary to promote tourism, of which cycling is a key part.
March 15, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Lake Shoes & Christian Van Asten

Leading one of the top footwear brands in the industry, Christian values the consumer highly, and so takes time to travel all over the globe visiting shops and consumers
March 14, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

My First Olympic Distance Triathlon

Triathlon training advice and information, as Luciana Prados writes about her first triathlon
March 14, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

What’s in the Bag

Hannah gives useful advice to racers on putting together the ideal kit bag for race days
March 14, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

My Triathlon Journey

Luciana Prados writes about her journey into triathlon and her training programme and lifestyle
March 14, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Lemon Chia Oatmeal Pancakes

Healthy and easy to bake nutrition option for cyclists from Hannah Shell, using her own race experience
March 14, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Eating Chocolate

A few years ago, scientists carried out an experiment using cyclists and chocolate. They were split into 2 groups and each was given 40g of chocolate a day for 2 weeks.
March 14, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Comfort and Happiness

We too often mistake comfort for happiness
I read this phrase in a travel blog somewhere about six years ago, before I ventured out of my Midwestern comfort zone to study abroad in Argentina
March 14, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Designer – Sean Sako

Sean Sako is one of the most quietly inspiring cyclist on the web, as he simply lives his cycling life and designs great gear for his brand.
March 13, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Brett Tippie Interview

There are some people who without even realising it are truly inspiring. One such person is this awesome rider from Canada, who lives life by simply following his soul, and in doing so creates awesome moments.

Brett Tippie is without a doubt a legend and as such, we thought he'd be cool to chat with...
March 13, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Mint st Michel

Tailfin Carbon Bike Pannier

The Tailfin pannier makes any bike a great toruing bike, and opens up a world of adventures for those with carbon road bikes. It's possibly the best pannier system in the world.
March 8, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Buzzrack Scorpion 2 Bike Rack

March 8, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Inno Wheel Hold Bike Carrier

March 8, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Italian Dolomites – Corvara

A classic ride out on this sportive based route. The official route starts in Corvara, taking on Passos Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella and Gardena, returning to Corvara, a second ascent of the Campolongo, on to Passo Giau.
February 20, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Romania and the Transalpina

The Transalpina is one of the most spectacular road climbs in the Carpathian Mountains and should be on every cyclists trip to Transylvania
February 19, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Sibiu and Transgarafasan Highway

I've cycled this route now several times, raced up it and sped down it. I've spent time in these mountains and they hold my heart, with their beauty. I know that you'll love this road too - so lets go and climb it!
February 19, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Maeve Plouffe

Rider Interview: Maeve Plouffe

Beyond talent, Maeve’s passion and positivity for cycling are contagious. Read our interview with Maeve and give her a follow @maeveplouffe on instagram to see her fantastic photos
January 27, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Shimano bike cassette

Driving Team Vitus

Driving the lead car on open roads for a UCI team on a Tour de Yorkshire recce is certainly interesting; so when my good friend and team DS for Vitus Pro Cycling, Cherie Pridham asked me to help out, I was delighted and excited. After all, at heart I’m just a cycling fan like the rest of us.
January 23, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

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