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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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