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!
‘Libertas’ is a simple but hopefully powerful idea, to help in the battle to reduce gender based violence, femicides and coercive behaviour against women in Romania, through the development of a national women’s cycling club and a positive community where women can feel empowered and supported
Transylvania and Romania has some of the very best mountain bike trails in Europe. It’s a mountain biking venue that should be on every riders list. You can now book a tour yourslef – with Alix Sabin, here at Pedalnorth!
Some trips stand out not just for the trails, but for the stories that unfold along the way. Our first trip with Peter from Ireland was one of those special ones — three unforgettable days of riding across the best trails around Păltiniș and Rășinari, filled with breath-taking views, great conversations, and the kind of mountain magic that reminds us why we love doing this.
Every great ride tells a story — about the trails, the people, and the moments in between. Our first trip with Chris from the UK and John from South Africa was exactly that kind of story: two unforgettable days of mountain adventure, world-class riding, and the kind of camaraderie that only comes from sharing the trail.
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!
Riding the rollers can be fun as well as beneficial in so many ways. As a tool for improving your balance and pedal action, they also help to firm up and strengthen your core. As a pro mountain bike racer, Alex has been using the Elite AXION rollers for his pre-race and post-race sessions. Find out what his thoughts were, with his latest blog
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
This summer I found myself pedalling in a place far less famous – and it completely won me over. Albacete, tucked away in Castilla-La Mancha, is an underrated cycling gem that offers stunning scenery, peaceful roads, and a real sense of adventure. Time to explore…
