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Elite Indoor Cycle Training
in Blog Post, Elite Cycle Trainers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Technical Accessories, Technical Kit, TrainingI 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, TriathlonSodium 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, Larisa Lifestyle, Larisa Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Technical Accessories, Technical Kit, Training, Travel KitStuck 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 PavlovaWomen’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, TrainingWe 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, Larisa Reviews, LifestyleBase 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 KitThey 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.
Transfargarasan Challenge and Sibiu Cycling Tour Stage
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Road Cycling Routes, Robert Thorpe, Romania Cycling Tours, Romania Road CyclingDescribed as probably the best road in the world, the Transfargarasan Highway is truly an epic climb. Thankfully you can now ride it as part of a unique closed road event once a year – so we went along 🙂
Sibiu Cycling Tour 2022 Prologue
in Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Cycling News, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert ThorpeA sweltering 31 degrees heat and the international arts festival at Sibiu, saw the Pedalnorth Voom Nutrition team enjoying ice cream and international cycling racing, as the UCI Sibiu Cycling Tour began with a short evening prologue.
Sibiu Cycling Tour & Transfargarasan Challenge
in Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, Health and Lifestyle, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Romania Cycling ToursIt’s a special place, my beautiful city of Sibiu. It’s where I grew up, went to university, and I know so many of the really good places, the best cycling routes, the best views in the city and the best views from the hills overlooking the city. Now, it has a world class cycling tour too, and you can ride the roads of the racers.
Elite Cycling Fly Bottles – Ride Routine
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Elite Cycle Trainers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Robert Thorpe, Water Bottles and Hydration SystemsBefore every ride I do the same things. Albeit that I’m 56 years of age, I seem to be no different from what I was racing track and field years ago, lining up my shoes, with the socks placed across them and a lucky jacket nearby.
SIGR Ladies Summer Cycling Kit 2022
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Ladies Bib Shorts, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Reviews, LifestyleSIGR are a relatively unknown brand outside of the Scandinavian countries. However, we first tested them last year and were extremely impressed, with both the design and the performance. When Sigr told us that they had some new designs for 2022, it was time for Larisa to take a look.
Schwalbe Pro One TT Tan Wall Tyre
in Bloggers, Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe, Technical Kit, TyresWhen the schwalbe pro one TT tan wall 25mm arrived here for a test, it was obvious that we needed to hand it onto a speed freak – thankfully Ben fits the bill, having a love of fixed gear urban riding and lo-pro bikes. This tyre however would be going onto his Giant TCR.
Schwalbe One tubeless tyre 30c
in Bloggers, Kit Reviews, Steve Smales, Technical Kit, TyresSchwalbe seem to sit in a select group of really sound tyre brands with consistently good products. Hutchinson and Panaracer occupy this space also. Well developed products that perform well. Time then to take a look at this tubeless offering.
Rosti Alpina Ladies Jersey and Pro 1 Shorts
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Ladies Bib Shorts, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Reviews, LifestyleThe latest ladies summer kit from Rosti is super stylish and unique. Larisa has been testing it out in Transylvania and yes, she really likes it 🙂
Geared Up For Summer with Red Chilli Bikes
in Bike Reviews, Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, LifestyleIt’s 3 months now since I started riding my RedChilli and it’s a huge difference. Having been riding a double chainring and 10 speed setup for years, I’m now on a compact 11 speed. Best of all, I have a 30 at the back too, meaning that I can spin on the hills – and yes, we have lots of hills here in Transylvania and Romania.
Pirelli Scorpion XC M 2.2 Mountain Bike Tyre
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe, TyresYes, I know that many riders set things up with a 2.4 at the rear and 2.2 at the front – and we might try that next- but this test was all about the Scorpion XC M 2.2 and how lively and fun a ride it provides – and boy is this an exciting tyre.