Choosing a gravel bike as a winter road bike can be a sensible solution to an annual probelm for keen cyclists. Winter cycling brings on a whole spectrum of challenges and problems to overcome – especially for road cyclists. Wherever you ride, at some time in the year the weather will change and become either colder, wet or icy… or all three in one day!
When you’re looking to choose a gravel bike, what do you look for? Indeed, what does a gravel bike look like, and how do you choose between the growing range of gravel bike options. Here’s a brief buying guide for gravel bikes, to help you to set out on your own gravel bike adventures…
Defining what Cycling Culture & Style is can be a daunting task. Utimately, it’s a fast moving entity; a tapestry of cycling styles that are loosely interwoven. Examing cycling culture, we look at various aspects of the global cycling community, concluding that basically… it’s whatever you want it to be!
Grindelwald is at the heart of the Swiss mountains and home to all manner of mountain adventures. This epic 3-day Swiss gravel biking route is one of the best you can find, and will test your spirit for adventure, whilst introducing you to the best mountain scenery in the world – Switzerland cycling!
The Bachalpsee Loop is one of the best mountain bike routes in the Grindelwald area. Whilst it has a tough climb to start off proceedings, the epic views and quality of the trails are ample reward for adventure seekers
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
Testing tyres for mountain bike XC is actually great fun.We took out the latest Schwalbe Addix Speed Racing Ray and Racing Ralph combination, mixing things up a bit, to see how they performed in all aspects. The result was definitely grin-inducing
The cycling industry is always talking about inspiration, yet in so many different ways. WE here about great wattage power and great bikes and how people look. However, it’s all just bullshit really. When we press pause and think about it, inspiration comes in so many seemingly ordinary ways; alongside of course, some truly inspiring indivuals who ride their bikes quietly challenging themselves.
Alé Cycle Clothing have been producing some of the highest quality, high-performance cycling clothing for a few years now. This exciting Italian brand, continue to lead the peloton in the style stakes. We took a look at of their latest jerseys, and one that could easily become a cycling classic
Whilst coming from a cycling dynasty, it is her own strength of character and spirit that defines Celine Vandenbroucke as one of the leading women within the global cycling industry. This determined and inspiring woman lights up in conversation, as she shares her story at world-leading brand, Ekoi, with us.
