Archive for category: Fitness

Choosing a triathlon bike

June 17, 2020/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Technical Kit, Training, Triathlon /by Pedalnorth Website

There is a lot to think about in triathlon for beginners, three sports to master, the fitness levels needed to finish a race, the mental pressure and so on. However, equipment is also important, and while the right swimwear and running shoes are crucial, the biggest investment for most new to triathlon is the bike.

How to choose a triathlon suit

June 15, 2020/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Technical Kit, Triathlon /by Pedalnorth Website

For triathlon athletes, everything matters and can have a significant impact on overall performance. Not just training and mindset, but equipment too, and an important part of that is the triathlon suit itself, as it is worn throughout the entire event.

Cycling Hydration Advice

June 13, 2020/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nutrition, Training, Triathlon /by Pedalnorth Website

It’s critical as an athlete to stay hydrated, and also to know what to drink when,if you’re to maximise your performance. Nadezhda gives some useful advice to guide you in your training and nutrition plan

Things Go Wrong In Triathlon

June 11, 2020/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Training, Triathlon /by Pedalnorth Website

Triathlon training gives you an opportunity to look at the possible things that might go wrong on race day. Nadezhda talks through this for you…

Jack Carthy Blog

June 6, 2020/in Bloggers, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Jack Carthy, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Training /by Pedalnorth Website

Jack Carthy – It’s Time To Jump

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Jack Carthy

Mulitple UCI World Trials Champion

Jack Carthy is still in his early 20s, but he has 8 UCI Trails Bike world titles to his name and numerous other titles. He’s become the benchmark for his sport and is destined to become one of the greatest mountain bike trials riders of all time.

This unassuming and quiet but fun loving Yorkshireman trains relentlessly, and has now moved his unique bike handling skills into other bike genres, taking on Enduro MTB and Road Bikes as he widens his portfolio of skills.

Jack is an exceptional cyclist and an inspirational athlete. He’ll be writing exclusively here at Pedalnorth, sharing his cycling life, training and cycling tips with you. When the UCI came to Harrogate for the World Road Cycling Championships in 2019, it was Jack that they interviewed alongside the course, finding out more about what makes this quiet young athlete tick.

Keep checking in as Jack’s blogs and articles grow, and he shares his skills on how to do amazing things on two wheels. Let’s follow the career of this growing legend, as he continues to set the bar on what’s possible with a bike.

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I simply love riding bikes. I'd train all day, every day ifI could. Riding is part of who I am and my bike is a part of me. Share my bike life and training with me here at Pedalnorth

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If the shoe fits

June 5, 2020/in Blog Post, Bloggers, David Jack, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Lifestyle /by Pedalnorth Website

Looking after your feet as a cyclist is critical. They’re attached to the bike and work hard all day.Time to take advice from footwear expert, David Jack from RXM.

New HIGH5 Slow Release Energy

June 1, 2020/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycling News, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Nutrition, Robert Thorpe, Training /by Pedalnorth Website

HIGH5 have been working with World Tour team BORA- hansgrohe to bring cycists a new slow release range for on the bike nutrition

Feedback Omnium Trainer Review

May 24, 2020/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Technical Kit, Training, Travel Kit /by Pedalnorth Website

Stuck for trainer options due to space? This well engineered trainer from Feedback combines the best aspects of rollers & fixed trainer

Post Covid Cycling

May 23, 2020/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Cycling News, Cycling Safety, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe /by Pedalnorth Website

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

Larisa Chinces Blog

May 21, 2020/in Cycle Clothing, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle /by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Chinces – Editorial Blog

A Cycling Journey

Larisa Chinces
Thoughts, articles, reviews and general
blogging from our deputy editor, Larisa

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As we develop and grow, it’s time that we had an editorial section on the website, and so here it is. Outlining a cycling journey, Larisa writes about her cycling life, reviews, articles, routes and thoughts. Settle back and chill out then, as Larisa shares her cycling with you.

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Larisas bike at Magura Peak — Magura Peak Romania MTB
Magura Peak is a wonderful mountain bike trail route in my home - Transylvania, near to the historic city of Sibiu. It takes you through magical forests and high into the mountains, with the wild and beautiful Romanian countryside surrounding you. I love exploring and riding in the hills here, and this route is a special one to share with you 🙂
June 29, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

E97FA1DD-D829-45FA-A738-1941127DA65C — Around Fertainu Peak – Romania
Take a trip with Larisa Chinces, into the beautiful forested hills and mountains in the west of Romania
June 9, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Transgarafasan — Romania 5 Top Cycling Climbs
There are places in the world that are not only still relatively undiscovered, but that also have road cycling climbs that rank alongside any cycling climbs in the world - welcome to Romania cycling, or to be precise - it's time to be transfixed by Transylvania!
June 7, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Feedback Omnium — 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

Ale L10044019_1_COLOR-BLOCK_turchese_MD2436B-1-min — Alé Ladies Colour block winter jersey
Alé from the Italian city of Verona understand simplicity; it’s in their dna and their new winter Colour Block thermal jersey is testament to their style
March 13, 2020/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Ale glove love — 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

Larisa Ale shoe covers 1-min — 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

Larisa Ale winter tights and gloves-min — 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

Larisa Ale base layer and vest and bibs-min — 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

Ale Lara blue girl jacket — 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

Larisa Ale base layer-min — 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

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

Larisa Chinces Studley Royal — Lake Shoes CX176
We ladies want to look good no matter the circumstances and that means that when we are at work, at school, at a date, or even doing sport or other kind of activities we want to look pretty and feel good - and we love shoes 😉
December 8, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Chinces cyclist — Cycology Long Sleeve Jersey
Style and apparel is important to us because if we look good, we feel good. I choose to believe that some of us who are passionate about style and fashion, are a little artist ourselves which use their body as a canvas
December 4, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Pirelli — Pirelli Scorpion mtb Tyre
I tested 2 sets of tyres from the Pirelli Scorpion™ MTB range which were born from Pirelli's experience and know how in the world of off-road competitions.
December 3, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa in the woods 2019 — Larisa forest rides gallery
I had a great time riding the trails at Dalby and Whinlatter. Here's a few images of the trips

Larisa at Dixons Hollow at Dalby Forest — 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

Larisa gloves at Deer Park — Cycology Jersey Range
In the main, cycle jerseys are much of a muchness, as the saying goes. However, once you get into the detail, that’s where you discover the Cycology differences.

Larisa at Birdcage — London by Bike
We are at Liverpool Street in the City of London, deciding to rent bikes and start exploring and there is so much to see.
August 7, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

RideHard_Tour_de_Balaton_2018-day1-RIKA8217L-min — Hungary Bikecation 2018
Images from my bikecation cycling trip with fellow cycling journalists, to Lake Balaton in 2018

Larisa Ale Jersey — ALÉ Sunset Kit for summer
ALÉ Cycling is famous for its high quality Italian material and a variety of colours and prints. This spring I had the chance to review the new summer 2019 Sunset cycling kit from ALÉ
May 26, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Ladies cycling jersey — 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.

Hungary part 3 Eda Lara Robert Beer — 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

Hungary Balaton part 2 1 — 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
March 15, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Hungary Balaton 2018 3 — 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

Larisa Ride Skincare feature — Ride Skincare for Cyclists
As cycoists, our skin pays the price for our passion. We need to look after the skin as much as we look after the bike to keep our skin healthy and looking its best. After all, we're worth it!
March 14, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Kask 400 — Kask Mojito Cycling Helmet
When a cycling helmet becomes a popular choice within our own writing team, it has to be good. The Kask Mojito is that helmet of choice for many of our riders, giving that necessary performance and style that cyclists across all genres require.
March 12, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Pirelli small — Pirelli P Zero Road Tyre
Pirelli is dedicated to making a wide range of high quality and technologically advanced tires, to meet the needs of the modern cycling community - and they have some heritage.

Larisa Refined bibs — Refined Roadwear Ladies Pro Cycling Bibs
We all need good shorts when cycling’ it’s vital if you don’t want to be rubbing cream in for weeks on end. Yes, good shorts are as vital to cyclists as fish is to a cat! Thankfully, these shorts from Refined Roadwear are the cat’s whiskers – and that’s good!
March 6, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Transfagarasan 2 — G4 Ladies Hipster Bib Shorts
Testing kit here in the mountains near Sibiu in Romania, means that the kit has to be good, and so when the G4 Hipster ladies kit, I was ready to ride.
March 6, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa JLVELO Tribal relaxed — JL Velo Ladies Tribal Bibs
Let’s start as we mean to go on shall we — the JLVelo kits is absolutely wonderful! Due to its colours and design, the kit definitely stands out. In simple terms, it makes me feel pretty and special - and that’s important to us ladies.
March 6, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa winter small image — G4 Ladies Denim Jacket
Cycling during autumn is like being in a fairy tale especially on a mountain-bike. In the forest, multiple colours of the leaves and trees make it really special and enjoyable to ride there. Riding in the G4 cycling kit was the piece that completed the perfect puzzle.

Larisa G4 link image bordered — G4 Ladies Hipster Jersey
As an athlete, the right kit is crucial. It has to perform well, and as a lady … it also has to look stylish too 😉 Testing kit here in the mountains near Sibiu in Romania, means that the kit has to be good

Larisa Intemporal riding 400 x 400 — G4 Intemporel Range for Ladies
I chose the Intemporel kit from G4 dimension for the summer because it’s my favourite. Its simple, elegant and has a great design and choice of colours, and it’s fitted and comfortable.
March 5, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Ladies cycling jersey — Refined Roadwear Ladies Pro Jersey
I’ve been using the Refined jersey all summer, and into early autumn. It fits where it should, looks fantastic, and allows me to concentrate on enjoying myself and riding

Larisa Bikecation Romania — JL Velo Ladies Tribal Kit
JLVelo kits is absolutely wonderful! Due to its colours and design, the kit definitely stands out. In simple terms, it makes me feel pretty and special - and that’s important to us ladies.
March 4, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

Transalpina — 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

Larisa Transgarafasan — 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

Ladies cycling jersey — Larisa Refined Roadwear Gallery
I loved testing this cycle clothing from Refined Roadwear. Take a look at the amazing images that we took, here in Transylvania

Larisa racing in Hungary feature image — Cycling around Lake Tisza
After the Balaton Tour in Hungary from 2 weeks ago, the organizer, Tamas Takács from ‘Ride Hard’, invited me to spend a lovely weekend at Lake Tisza. How could I say no! Flights were quickly arranged and off I set, flying via Vienna to Budapest.
January 23, 2019/by Pedalnorth Website

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