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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, Training

I 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

Sodium 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 Kit

Stuck 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

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.

Maeve Plouffe Interview 2020

in Blog Post, Health and Lifestyle, Interviews, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Maeve Plouffe, Training

We 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, Lifestyle

Base 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

They 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.

ALE Ladies Cold Weather Accessories 2023

in Base Layers, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Cycling Gloves, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Larisa Reviews, Lifestyle

Once the sun is under the clouds, it’s much colder, and so, we have to dress smart. The base layer and accesories like gloves, necktube, shoe cover, socks are equally important as the main kit when choosing how to dress-up for the ride.

Cycle Shoe Cleat Maintenance and Replacement

in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Maintainance, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Road Cycling Shoes, Robert Thorpe

Have you got pain in the knees or feet when cycling? If so, why not visit one of the skilled Lake shoe fitting experts at their retail partners, and getting them to take a close look at your feet and cycling position – give yourself some well-earned foot love! We really believe in getting your cycling shoes properly fitted, and that means Lake Cycling – the best cycling shoes in the world.

ALÉ Cold Weather Cycle Clothing – Wrapped in Warmth & Style

in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Mens Bib Tights, Mens Cycling Jackets, Robert Thorpe

Italian cycle clothing brand, ALÉ, are annoying good at producing cycling performance wear. ‘Why annoying’ you may ask – well, it’s quite simple; they’re so good at what they do, that each year, the kit simply gets better, and I am forced to change my thoughts on my own favourite jacket for days on the bike.

ALÈ Klimatik Guscio Thunderstorm, Waterproof Jacket

in Blog Post, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Mens Cycling Jackets, Robert Thorpe

Having used some quite excellent jackets before, and some quite terrible waterproof jackets too, this stylishly modern jacket ticks all the right boxes and is most certainly, at the top of the list.

Romania Mountain Biking – Ride From Ciungetu and around Vf Paraginosu

in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, European Gravel Routes, European MTB Routes, Gravel Bike Routes, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, MTB Routes, Romania Cycling Tours, Romania MTB Routes

This is an epic ride into the hills, with a long and steep start. However, you’re more than rewarded, with an epic and extremely long descent through the hills and forests. The views over the mountains are spectacular, and you’re also close enough to historic Sibiu, a World Heritage Site city, to make it your base for a great cycling vacation.

Romania MTB – Rasinari to Paltinis Hills

in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, Larisa Chinces, MTB Routes, Romania Cycling Tours, Romania MTB Routes

The mountains around the Paltinis resort are covered in magnificent forests, with isolated meadows and mountain tops. There’s a wealth of trails to explore, and this one is just a short distance from historic Sibiu, a World Heritage Site, and its endless accommodation options

Pioneering women in cycling history

in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova

More than 100 years ago, bicycles were designed and made for men; but, despite the obstacles faced by women, some choose to persevere and take the reins. At this time, bicycles symbolized women’s change and freedom. This changed how they lived, their mode of dressing, and how they contemplated themselves

Bicycles and How They Advocate for Gender Equality

in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova

Who doesn’t love cycling? It’s convenient, enjoyable, and gives you a good cardio workout. Cycling, however, has more to give human civilization than that. As it turns out, cycling has become an important tool for gender equality.

Paltinis – Saua Batrana and hills MTB

in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, MTB Routes, Romania Cycling Tours, Romania MTB Routes

This is an epic route, in the mountains near to historic Sibiu. Paltinis is a superb year-round resort, being a ski centre in the winter, and an awesome mountain bike centre in spring, summer and autumn. The climbing here is tough, but the views and the descents are spectacular.

Cisnadie & Magura Climbs MTB Route

in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Gravel Routes, European MTB Routes, Gravel Bike Routes, MTB Routes, Romania Cycling Tours, Romania MTB Routes

A great days biking exploration and adventure, into the forested mountains of Transylvania. Lots of climbing, rewarded by epic descents