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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!

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NRC Sunglasses

If you’re looking for a pair of cycling sunglasses it can be difficult to compare and find the best fitting ones for you. There are some considerations before buying cycling glasses: The look - No doubt cycling glasses make you look cool! 😉
June 2, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

New HIGH5 Slow Release Energy

HIGH5 have been working with World Tour team BORA- hansgrohe to bring cycists a new slow release range for on the bike nutrition
June 1, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

DS Pro Aero Long Sleeve Jersey Mint Green

DS Pro ladies specific performance cycling jersey from this fashion orientated brand
May 29, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Designed for Cycling Unicorn Ladies Kit

Feel truly feminine and stylish with this modern performance cycling for ladies from DS Pro
May 29, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Designed for Cycling

Look good in lycra with DS Pro, as we examine the style, design and fabric technicity of this exciting brand
May 27, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Tre Cime di Lavaredo Cycle Route

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo is a short but beautiful Italian road cycling route and is ideal for a cycling holiday in Italy
May 27, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Feedback Omnium Trainer Review

Stuck for trainer options due to space? This well engineered trainer from Feedback combines the best aspects of rollers & fixed trainer
May 24, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Post Covid Cycling

Where will cycling be at the end of the current covid crises? It’s an interesting question, based on people wanting to be healthier in their lives
May 23, 2020/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.
May 22, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Colle del Nivolet Cycle Route

The Colle del Nivolet is a great Italian road cycling route and is ideal for a cycling holiday in Italy, with lots of great places to stay, and a great selection of Italian road cycling routes into the mountains to chose from nearby.
May 14, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Great St Bernard Pass Cycle Route

The Great St Bernard Pass, known in Italy as the Colle del Gran San Bernardo is a cycling route that looks a every inch a classic cycling route, linking Italy with Switzerland
May 12, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Practical training tips for staying motivated during COVID19

Living through a pandemic is a stressful experience. With races being canceled all over the world due to the coronavirus pandemic, it can be tough to stay motivated with your training. Especially when no one knows when the races could be continued.
May 11, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Timmelsjoch Cycle Route

The Timmelsjoch (Passo del Rombo) is an iconic road cycling route in Italy, and one of the most beautiful of Italian cycling routes. The road twists its way to the summit
May 10, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Livigno Pass Cycle Route

The Livigno Pass is one of the highest paved roads in Europe and it connects the Bernina Pass in Switzerland with Livigno in Italy.
May 7, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Colle Della Fauniera Cycle Route

The Colle Fauniera is a mountain pass in the Cottian Alps, Piedmont, northern Italy, located at 2,480+ m elevation. It's one of the roughest of road surfaces, but still one of the greatest of Italian road cycling climbs
May 6, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website
Bikepacking in the Alps

Tour du Mont Blanc Cycle Route

This is the Tour du Mont Blanc, so what more needs to be said - it's tough, beautiful and extremely rewarding. Just read the route article below and follow the GPX file, and have an amazing ride!
April 30, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Sighișoara to Făgăraș Cycle Route

This is two routes really, that make up one amazing bike trip between two of the most beautifil cities in Transylvania. The first day is long and filled with climbs, while day two allows you more time to explore and has lots of descending For extra smiles
April 20, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

ALÉ Mens Carbon Baselayer

Putting carbon into material isn’t new, but how ALÉ have done it within their latest cycling range is, reducing aroma from the body’s hard work as you cycle along.
April 2, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website
Nadezhda Pavlova on bike in new ladies cycling kit

Riding Alone

We didn't choose these times, but it is all we have, so we have to look at the positive aspects for our training. Riding alone can help us in our training plans and gives us time to focus too. Here's a few positive aspects that I have found to riding alone.
April 1, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Brett Tippie Isolation Interview

Brett Tippie is a mountain bike free ride legend and the funniest guy in the biking world. We simply love catching up with our madcap friend
March 29, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Maeve Plouffe Interview 2020

We thought that it was time to catch up with this rising star of world cycling, Australian rider Maeve Plouffe. Time for a chat then...
March 22, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

ALÉ Thermo Primoloft Winter Cycling Socks

There are two important things about socks, so don’t underestimate them. Your feet are critical, and as a former mountain runner I know this, as does Larisa as an athlete.
March 12, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Ale Winter Cycling Gloves

Here’s the deal people: “It’s not over until it’s over!” Yes, the cold winds of winter will stay for a while yet, especially in the high passes and hill areas. Thankfully Alé make great cold weather gloves
March 12, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Ale Klimatik Winter Overshoes

Cycle overshoes are simple really: they need to be waterproof, strong and stretchy, with excellent fastenings that don’t come apart
March 12, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Alé Klimatik Winter Bib tights

Good quality cycling gear is important to me, both for performance and for style. Transylvania requires hard cycling, especially in winter and I like to challenge myself. I also like my bib tights to fit well and yes, to show off my athleticism
March 12, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

ALÉ Ladies Thermo Cycling Vest

This ALÉ ladies cycling vest or gilet sits alongside other jerseys from their range, but is just at home on a warmer day in early spring, with the long sleeved seamless baselayer as its partner.
March 12, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Alé Race Nordik Mens Jacket

The Alé Race Nordik Men’s jacket is superb winter garment designed for extremes and it works well in these cold and harsh conditions. Let’s start off with the design for a change, as this really is a very smart and stylish looking jacket.
March 12, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Alé Future Nordik Ladies Jacket

The Alé Future Nordik Lady jacket is a superb winter garment, and extremely useful for other cold days in the hills.
March 12, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Lugano 66 Bike Route

One of the most attractive trails in the Ticino area, winds its way as a high trail around the Val Colla above Lugano and leads through the imposing Monte Tamaro to the hilly forest of Malcantone.
March 1, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Cycling Safety

These days when road cycling, were faced with the growing battle between cars and bikes for space. Whilst some countries embraced cycling as a general form of transport many years ago: Holland, Belgium, parts of Germany and France; elsewhere in the world you can take your life into your hands by riding the roads.
February 20, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website
Larisa Chinces riding Bianchi at Brimham Rock Road

Great Climbs – Church Bank

As a cycling venue Yorkshire is hard to beat; whilst it may not have the endlessly long climbs of the Alps and elsewhere, it does have a plethora of savagely steep climbs
February 19, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Alé Nordik Winter Bibtights

Alé Nordik Winter Bib Tights Ooze quality. They’re one of the best cycling bib tights that you can buy. Time to find out why then...
February 15, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Hardtail Heaven

Yes, trails and hills are beginning to look like a retro wonderland as the good old hardtail is back in fashion. You can now drink alongside Homer Simpson with pride as you discuss the merits of a loose and bouncy backend
February 13, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

ALÉ Thermo Cycling Vest

Sitting nicely within the ALÉ Clima Protection 2 range of garments, when this simple but stylish thermal vest arrived for testing I was a little hesitant. However, I was soon won over by this stylish cycling vest from Italy
February 11, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Alé Colour block winter jersey

Simplicity can be stylish and beautiful. Alé from the Italian city of Verona understand this; it’s in their dna and their new winter Colour Block thermal jersey is testament to their dedication
February 11, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

ALÉ Ladies Seamless Wool Baselayer

Base layers have become more popular. It’s not simply about keeping you warm, as the latest garments also manage moisture and have lots of other technical features.
February 9, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

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

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
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