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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.
DS Pro Blue Floral Cycling Jersey
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Ladies Cycling, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Kit Reviews, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova /by Pedalnorth WebsiteDesigned for greatness, both in performance and how you look and feel,this long sleeve cycling jersey is for women only and it’s a technical performance orientated garment that will give you everything you ever want and more from a cycling jersey.
Pirelli PZero TLR 26
/in Blog Post, Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe, Technical Kit, Tyres /by Pedalnorth WebsiteIt’s been cold and damp here in North Yorkshire recently. The leaves are lying on the ground and adding to the autumnal road dangers. Good tyres are critical are this time of the year, as they can compensate just a little for a lack of handling ability, which I’m modest enough to admit to having. Pirelli are a brand that are used to creating tyres for bad weather.
Taking a break from training
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Trainers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Training /by Pedalnorth WebsiteIt’s lockdown again, although due to circumstances I didn’t really leave it earlier. With a wife working at the hospital, elderly parents-in-law and kids at university I had to stay safe, to semi-isolate. Thankfully I’m a solitary person, but at times it’s been demotivating. I need to refocus and the rollers are an excellent way to achieve this.
Tim Don Road to Outlaw X
/in Blog Post, Chris Galley, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Training /by Pedalnorth Website‘The Road to Outlaw’ provides a looking glass insight into the life of an elite athlete during the Covid 19 pandemic. The ups and downs, cancelled races, complications of lockdown home life and how Tim managed to stay focused to build up to the famous 70.3 distance triathlon at Outlaw X.
Elastic Interface Chamois Pad
/in Blog Post, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe /by Pedalnorth WebsiteAre you sitting comfortably? It’s an interesting question, especially for a cyclist. Far too often cyclistssimply choose their bib shorts based on design or the feel and compression of the Lycra, without considering the cycle chamois pad itself. And yet, when we think about it, the pad is the most important choice.
Capoliveri Legend Cup
/in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Cycle Racing, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, European MTB Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, MTB Routes, MTB Stage Races, Steve Smales /by Pedalnorth WebsiteYesterday’s journey to my first crack at a UCI Marathon Series started about fifteen years ago, after seeing Miguel Martinez solo to a marathon win on Eurosport, having ditched his punctured back tyre and ‘rimming it’ from about 5km out. I’d been an armchair fan of Cape Epic and loved the footage of the dust covered athletes racing MTB’s in dramatic landscapes. I’m in my fifties. I still want to be that man. Tragic I know.
Voom Energy Bars
/in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Lifestyle, Nutrition /by Pedalnorth WebsitePortable, easy to eat and chew, sweet but non sticky and suuuper tasty – these are the perfect characteristics that every energy bar should have. Food is fuel. The right energy bar under the right circumstances can be crucial in a race or ride. The Voom bars are designed to provide quick energy burst during exercise, that’s why they are high in carbohydrates, which are easily digested and absorbed quickly into the bloodstream – this can be good if you are on a 3-hour bike ride or racing, and out in the mountains here in Transylvania.
Pirelli PZero Race TLR SL 26
/in Blog Post, Cycle Maintainance, Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe, Tyres /by Pedalnorth WebsiteThese Pirelli PZero TLR SL tubeless ready tyres have proved themselves to be impeccable at handling, as well as being a superb rolling tyre, meaning that I really have had some sublime rides on this particular example of 26mm rubber. So much so that it’s going to be difficult for me to replace them, as I move further into the Pirelli range on our tests.
Bike Handling Skills
/in Blog Post, Health and Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Training /by Pedalnorth WebsiteA pro cyclist and former Tour de France rider once told our editor, Robert that riding in the peloton was a dangerous place, needing good peripheral vision and confident handling skills. Riding cross-disciplines can help you develop your skills on the road, as both cyclocross and mountain bike will test you out. However, I wanted to give you a few simple drills that will give you confidence and make you safer when riding in your own groups with friends. It’ll also help you as you as develop as a triathlete, as cycling may not be your natural discipline.