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Scicon Sports Aerobeam Titanium Photochromic Review
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Head Hands and Feet, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Kristi, Kristi Lifestyle, Kristi Reviews, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, SunglassesSunglasses are more important for cyclists than think. It’s not solely about keeping the sun out. They also ensure that road debris isn’t thrown into your eyes, and they can improve visibility of road hazards when cycling at speed – if they have high-quality lenses, which Scicon do. Kristi has been testing their latest Aerobeam photochromic lenses.
Cycling locations for adventure
in Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Bikecation, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Romania Cycling ToursWith locals protesting at the number of cycling tourists in some of the most well-known locations, it’s time to search off the beaten track and take in some real culture and spiritual cycling, where isolation can still be found in beatiful locations.
Robert explores the possibilities of North Yorkshire and Transylvania…
Tour de France 2026 – history made and cycling dreams in Barcelona
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda PavlovaTaking up a position within theglobal cycling press corps, Nadezhda enjoyed the 2026 Tour de France from a new position – especially when asked to lead out one of the teams, as a Barcelona based cycling leader!
ALÉ Women’s Summer Cycling Kit – 2026
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Ladies Bib Shorts, Ladies Cycling, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Ladies Cycling Kits, Ladies Skinsuit, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Kit Reviews, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and TrainingALÉ have been creating stylish high-performance women’s cycling kits longer than most people. From world tour riders all the way to grassroots, their kits are stylish, functional and made for riders who want the best and most comfortable kit available. Nadezhda took a look at their latest options for women.
Mountain Biking Adventures in Madeira
in Alex Sabin, Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European MTB Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, MTB Routes, Spain MTB RoutesPro mountain bike rider, Alex Sabin from Romania has travelled extensively in search of adventure. However, the trails of Madeira hold a special place for him, which is why he’s decided to share its secrets with you.
Bike computer alternatives – the Coospo CS600
in Alex Sabin, Blog Post, Bloggers, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Technical Accessories, Technical Kit, Travel and Technical KitThere are more bike computer options than most cyclists would perceive. We like to do things differently, and to bring you viable options to the obvious. Alex has been using this tech from Coospo all season, and it’s become a permanent feature on his handlebars.
Cycling as a middle aged man in lycra
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleCyclists are no different from others in society – they’re too often ageist. Yes, both brands and other individuals look towards a younger aesthetic on 2-wheels, and frequently fail to realise the financial and physical potential of those who already know the privilege of age. Time to share some thoughts and feelings on being aged 60…
GripGrab Mens PACR Spring and Summer Cycle Kit
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Cycling Gillet, Cycling Gloves, Head Hands and Feet, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Mens Bib Shorts, Mens Cycling Jackets, Mens Cycling Jerseys, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe LifestyleCycling kits for spring and summer can be a difficult choice. And, when you add autumn into the equation, it becomes even more problematic. Too often these days,kuts are designed for aesthetics and not performance and comfort. GripGrab however do things differently, and form and function lies at the heart of their latest PCR range of cycling kit for men and women.
Chasing a Rainbow through Serbia – Grand Fondo Worlds
in Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda PavlovaThe decision was made during a training ride in the hills above Barcelona. I had been putting in long hours on the bike and accumulating kilometres week after week. But something was missing. I wanted a goal – and so, entering the UCI Gran Fondo World’s seemed a good idea…
GripGrab Women’s PACR Summer Cycling Kit
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Cycling Gloves, Cycling Socks, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Kristi, Kristi Lifestyle, Kristi Reviews, Ladies Bib Shorts, Ladies Cycling, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Ladies Cycling Kits, LifestyleWomen’s cycling kit has different requirements to men, and thankfully brands are finally accepting this. Danish brand GripGrib excel at creating high-performance cycling clothing and accessories – which is why Kristi thought it was time to take a closer look at how they create style and performance in harmony