was in Bormio two years ago, back in September, and I left knowing that I’d have to return. There’s something about these mountains that stays with you — the roads, the atmosphere, the sheer beauty of it all. Coming back in 2025, felt like coming home for me, but this time I wanted to experience the Stelvio in a new way.
I haven’t always been a cyclist—no, not before the age of 31. Yes, I’ve spent most of my life in the saddle, but over the years, that saddle has simply become narrower!
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.
Time to test out the latest high performance cycle clothing from Italy, with Alex Sabin
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.
There’s currently a chaotic feeling of uncertainty around the world and the global cycling scene. However, we all have to stay focused and to try to ride into a more positive future. I’m not advocating retail therapy as a solution. No, not at all. Rather, it’s simply time to accept that we need to pause and reflect on how we spend money on new bikes and new cycling products.
Many of us tend to fall into a routine, cycling the same familiar routes during our training sessions, choosing the same paths day after day. However, opting for a new route can significantly impact your cognitive abilities and mental flexibility. Read my latest blog to find out the benefits…
For young athletes, especially girls, embracing cycling can foster essential life skills that extend far beyond the bike. As we explore the resilience built through cycling, we can inspire the next generation to take on challenges with confidence and determination.
Now that we’ve got you sitting relatively comfortably on your new SQLab step saddle, we want to talk with you about those medical issues which some cyclists unfortunately have, and which can benefit from even more detailed technical thinking from those clever people at SQlab. Let’s look at bike saddles for back pain and prostate issues
Making sure that your bike saddle is comfortable and that it is the correct saddle for you, is more important than we usually give it credit for. It’s important to ask yourself the question: ‘am I sitting comfortably?’
