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.
It was only in recent years that the UCI took steps to develop women’s cycling progression, through a new tiered system: Continental, Pro and World Tour level team structure. The Belgium based Baloise Minimax WB Ladies team are just one example of how women’s cycling is finally adapting to the greater support, as they drive forward into the UCI Continental ranks, developing future members of the women’s pro peloton.
It’s 6 years since Alex began his pro cycling journey, and at the start of things, he had an Elite indoor trainer to help him out. Now, 6 years later, he’s testing out their latest Elite Avanti smart trainer, and first impressions look good.
Heading into the hills on road or trail, especially when riding alone, can bring a wealth of risks to the ride. We want to be adventurous, but we also need others to know that we’re okay – and more importantly, when we’re not okay. Time to take a look at Crash Sensors and location devices for cyclists
The explosion of gravel bikes globally brings us to the question: ‘what is the best gravel bike in the world?’ Yes, we know about Kasia and Matthieu and Nico and all those top riders. However, in terms of the mass participation gravel bike races, which bike beats all the rest in performance, durability and the all-important style.
Whilst this blog is about 3T bikes and their presence at the UCI Worlds in Zurich; more importantly, it’s about pausing to remember Murial Furrer and other young cyclists, lost too frequently. Rest in Peace, Murial.
What is more emotional than Music and Outdoor Sports? The two go straight to our souls and also go perfect together. Christoph von Freydorf, lead-singer of the German Metal-Band, Emil Bulls, has put his two loves – music and bikes – together, and is riding to the Wacken Festival this summer, raising money to help young musicians starting out.
SQ Lab are a group of very clever scientists, based in the heart of Bavaria, who are passionate about helping you and all cyclists to find the perfect fit for your bike. Using their well-researched and detailed software and measuring tools, they’ll not only tell you what’s required; they also design and create innovative solutions to optimise your ride.
EuroBike is a place where one day is simply not enough. I’m not actually sure that a week will be either. This year in particular, there are so many fascinating aspects to the cycling industry to see
Carbon Wasp – artisans for the modern era
If you look hard enough across the internet, you’ll find a wealth of small and specialist engineers making bikes and bespoke bike parts in small workshops up and down the U.K…
