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Elite Indoor Cycle Training
/in Blog Post, Cycle Trainers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Technical Accessories, Technical Kit, Training /by Pedalnorth WebsiteI like a challenge – I’m still a competitor at heart. But the distance involved in travelling to practice and, the onset of colder weather means my training has to be adapted. Yes, I can go out into the smaller hills in my local National Park, the Dales. They’re truly beautiful, but the winter is coming. Yesterday we had snow! My wife’s parents sent a picture of it.
Yes, I’ll be back onto the rollers again I guess, spinning away and wiping away the sweat, as I try to retain my legs in readiness for spring or a crisp winter day. It won’t give me the strength though, just the stamina, which as a former distance athlete God or my parents already gave me.
Exercise Hydration
/in Blog Post, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Nutrition, Training, Triathlon /by Pedalnorth WebsiteSodium is a main electrolyte found in sweat and plays an important role in fluid balance in the body and in athletes’ performance. Sodium loss can vary a lot between individuals and is also pretty stable within an individual too. How do you determine if you are a salty sweater and how much sodium should you consume to keep hydration levels optimized? One thing is certain, and that is the issue of correct hydration and fluid replacement for athletes, so let’s examine this.
Feedback Omnium Trainer Review
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Technical Accessories, Technical Kit, Training, Travel Kit /by Pedalnorth WebsiteStuck for trainer options due to space? This well engineered trainer from Feedback combines the best aspects of rollers & fixed trainer
Ladies Cycling Kits
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Ladies Bib Shorts, Ladies Bib Tights, Ladies Cycling, Ladies Cycling Jackets, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Kit Reviews, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova /by Pedalnorth WebsiteWomen’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.
Maeve Plouffe Interview 2020
/in Blog Post, Health and Lifestyle, Interviews, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Maeve Plouffe, Training /by Pedalnorth WebsiteWe thought that it was time to catch up with this rising star of world cycling, Australian rider Maeve Plouffe. Time for a chat then…
ALÉ Ladies Seamless Wool Baselayer
/in Base Layers, Blog Post, Cycle Clothing, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Lifestyle /by Pedalnorth WebsiteBase 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.
Bike Box Alan
/in Bike Racks and Boxes, Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe, Technical Kit /by Pedalnorth WebsiteThey keep things plain and simple in Yorkshire; nowt is wasted, including unnecessary words or titles. It’s a bike box and guess what … it’s made by Alan.
Signs and Symptons of Overtraining in Triathlon
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Training, Triathlon /by Robert ThorpeLenzerheide to Arosa and Chur MTB Route
/in Bike Routes, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European MTB Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, MTB Routes, Robert Thorpe, Swiss MTB Routes, Switzerland & Austria MTB Routes /by Pedalnorth WebsiteLenzerheide and Arosa is the ultimate venue for mountainbikers. The two valley sides of Lenzerheide, ‘Red Peak’ and ‘Western Summits’, as well as the foothills to the north and south are the real trail paradise for mountainbikers to visit from all over the world.
Lore One 3D Cycling Shoe
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Training /by Pedalnorth WebsiteThe LOREOne performance cycling shoe looks across all aspects of how the foot works, and how each aspect of the foot can differ in structure and use for various people. Rather than following the traditional footwear design, LORE scan the foot and produce an exact wrapped LORE shoe, encased in carbon, which according to their pre-production research and testing maximises performance and power outputs.
Furka Pass Cycling Route
/in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Great Road Climbs, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Road Cycling Routes, Robert Thorpe, Swiss Alps Road Routes /by Pedalnorth WebsiteSean Connery took to these roads in the classic Bond Movie ‘Goldfinger’, and now you too can, as you ride through spectacular scenery and enjoy the breathtaking mountain roads of Switzerland.
Trail building the ELECTRIC SNAKE for Val di Sole World Championships
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, EBikes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe /by Pedalnorth WebsiteThe UCI MTB 2021 World Championships will be held in Val di Sole from 25 to 29 August. But how is a world cup track created? Who is a trail builder and how does one become one? THOK E-Bikes asked a real guru (Italian but internationally renowned): Pippo Marani. He uses THOKs E-Bikes to move around the slopes.
Summer Cycling in a Pandemic
/in Bikecation, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Cycle Trainers, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe /by Pedalnorth WebsiteIt’s summer, but it’s not really summer. Yes, the sun is high and warm, but we simply can’t enjoy it in the way that we want to. Our writers were supposed to be competing in and writing about the legendary Trans Alp mountain bike race this year – but covid travel restrictions put paid to it.
New Ordnance Survey Mapping
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe /by Pedalnorth WebsiteWe’re changing how we share Ordnance Survey mapping of our routes. From August 2021 there’ll be far more mapping options available to you, and the ability to do ‘fly throughs’.
Read about the reaons and benefits here.
Camelbak Mule Pro 14 Backpack
/in Backpacks, Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe /by Pedalnorth WebsiteThere are so many options for biking backpacks these days. However, Camelbak have revisited the classic Mule pack, and they’ve created something rather special. We took a close look at it over spring and early summer.
Elite Tuo – Summer Rescue
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Chris Galley, Cycle Trainers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Training /by Pedalnorth WebsiteSummer cycling can hit and miss due to the unexpected weather. Thankfully Elite have developed interactive trainers like the TUO that aren’t too concerned about the rain. Using the Elite ‘My E-Training’ app with the TUO, you can cycle around the world when heavy sorms and showers stop your outside fun.
Triathlon Training – Brick Workouts
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Training, Triathlon /by Pedalnorth WebsiteTraining for 2 disciplines back to back – brick training. It’stough but worthwhile, and triathlon coach Nadezhda guides you through the process with this great article.