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Award winning cycling blogs, by the Pedalnorth team

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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Food Power For Triathletes

Food is the fourth discipline in triathlon. When preparing for a triathlon race, you should pay close attention to your diet to proper recover from intense drills and get the energy for the following workout sessions.
February 4, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Nova Cyclocross

A good friend of mine who’s ridden and completed the Tour de France 3x, once told me that cyclocross is a great discipline to ride, as it increases your handling skills
January 29, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website
Absolute Black chain rings on Praxis cranks

Absolute Black double chainrings

Some riders swear by them, others aren’t so convinced. Oval chainrings can be a bit marmite, but are certainly here to stay, with Absolute Black dedicated to the cause.
January 22, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website
Scott Cornish bikepacking

Osprey Katari 1.5 hydro pack and Ultralight dry bags

Osprey are well known for their innovative packs covering a wide range of sports, with their cycling pack range having evolved over the years. Time to take a look with Scott Cornish
January 22, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website
Ladies fitness training strength exercise

Fitness For Cyclists

It's time to get cycle fit, with our own Nadezhda. Here's some super training ideas from this exceptional triathlon coach and athlete, to help you get the most out of your cycling.
January 9, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Trek Pirelli MTB Team

Pirelli is all geared up to backing Marco Trentin’s prestigious mountain bike team once again, with the announcement of an even greater commitment.
January 8, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Build Your Road Bike 5

Time to finish off the perfect bike build and get ready to ride the Bianchi. Setting up the bike and taping the bars
January 2, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Build Your Road Bike 4

Fitting hydraulic brake systems is no easy task. We guide you through the process on our build
December 27, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

26 mtb wheel

Let’s take a look at wheel sizes and try to convince you to let common sense and your riding style take over, by simply choosing the wheel that suits you and not the one that marketing wants you to ride. 
December 24, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Nadezhda Pavlova running

Missing A Workout

Pedalnorth.com triathlon editor and independent tri coach Nadezhda Pavlova is an inspiring and talented athlete, bringing a sense of simplicity and fun to training. In this article, Nadezhda talks about missing a training session and advises you on the best way to address your schedule gap.
December 21, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

DS Pro Cold Weather Kit

Who says you can’t look stylish in cold weather and still perfom? With this Winter Cycling Jacket and Tights, you can still resume your workouts without feeling too cold nor too hot at all. Plus, the overall aesthetics and perfect color combination of the jacket and tights will make you look super chic
December 21, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Nadezhda Pavlova Triathlon Suit

Designed for Cycling Triathlon One Piece Suit

DS Pro make stylish performance sportswear for ladies who like to be chic and stylish when active. Their latest range includes this colorful one piece triathlon suit for spring and summer. Triathletes are noted for their tough nature and mental strenth; now they can been noted for their style too 🙂
December 19, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Larisa Chinces riding Bianchi at Brimham Rock Road

Cycling Nidderdale

Ssh…don’t tell anyone about this place. It’s a real gem and a secret cycling centre of excellence – Nidderdale. With the long and winding ascent – or descent – of Greenhow Hill, coupled with Lofthouse Bank, it has climbs to match anywhere
December 13, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Chinces Cycling Journey

My love for sport began since I was a child; I was a very energetic and my parents guided me to practice speed skating, which is not really a popular sport here in my country. I started to be really good at it and had remarkable results.
December 10, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Bike Box Alan

They keep things plain and simple in Yorkshire; nowt is wasted, including unnecessary words or titles. It’s a bike box and guess what ... it’s made by Alan.
December 7, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Pirelli

Pirelli Scorpion mtb Tyre

Living in the mountains, I need good tyres. Testing the latest ones from Pirelli was intersting, as they were new to me. The Pirelli MTB range is born from Pirelli's experience and know how in the world of off-road competitions. Let's see how they do...
December 3, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Garvia Pass Cycling Route

Gavia Pass and Mortirolo Pass

Both the Gavia and the Mortirolo Passes are full of history and pain, being well known within the Giro. Yes, this is a tough ride, but it will reward you with epic views
November 25, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Stelvio Pass cycling Route

Stelvio Pass Cycle Route

There are some road cycling routes that are simply iconic. You only need to see an image of this amazing road to understand why the Stelvio Pass is one such Italian road cycling legend.
November 23, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Laura Celdran Picos de Europe mountain bike

Return to Picos De Europe

Here's an awesome trip in an area that we know well, taken by our friend in Spain, Laura 🙂 If you like adventure, you'll love this trip and want to ride in this beautiful mountain area yourself.
November 21, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Nadezhda Pavlova triathlete

Triathlon – In The Swim

There are always things to consider in each of the 3 triathlon elements. In this post we'll deal with some simple but effective tips to help make your swim more comfortable and more effective.
November 20, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
Nadezhda Pavlova triathlete

Triathlon Training Advice

Having Nadezhda on the team allows us to bring the very best triathlon training advice, and detailed triathlon training plans and fitness training tips to you, using her internationally recognised triathlon coaching skills and her wealth of knowledge as a competing triathlete.

Triathlon is a unique and challenging sport, and you need the very best training plans for your own triathlon journey. Thanks to Nadezhda, you've got them!
Nadezhda Pavlova triathlete

Designed For Cycling Sweet Dreams Kit

Finding great cycling gear is always a challenge, especially for women. The industry seems to have decided that if you want performance clothing that helps keep you comfortable on the bike, you also want to appear as if you are a professional cyclist too.
November 17, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
ALÉ cycle clothing

ALÉ Speed Fondo Bib Shorts

Let’s talk about bib shorts, comfort and pads. As I once said, a good pad is as important to the cyclist as tuna is to a cat, and to make it international ... as important as winning the TdF is to the French - just saying.

Anyway, these shorts are Italian and that means quality and style. Made by high end brand ALÉ, they certainly haven’t let Italy down
November 17, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
ALÉ cycle clothing

ALÉ Dot Jersey

Every now and then we want to feel like a racer. It’s instinctive, remember when you were a child, speeding along with the wind in your face, riding the race and leading the peloton ... then turn for home and be brought back to reality.
November 16, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website
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
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

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

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 of Hungary and the magnificent Balaton area, filled with culture
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

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

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

Lago del Naret Switzerland

So the climb up to Lago del Narèt is a real insider tip for those, who are looking for quiet routes, breathtaking landscapes and who are not shying away from a long and hard climb
February 20, 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

Rosti One Piece Tri Suit for Ladies

Luciana Prados is our Brazilian triathlete and writer; she's been busy testing this stylish one piece time trial and tri cycling kit from Italian brand, Rosti.
January 5, 2018/by Pedalnorth Website
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