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Positive Effects of Cycling and Triathlon on the Brain
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and TrainingWe all know that cycling does wonders for your body-improves muscle tone, helps you to lose weight, create a stronger cardiovascular system – but that’s not all the benefits of cycling. It can also improve your brain performance and make you smarter – cycling can do all of these things!!
Paltinu Lake Ride Romania
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Road Cycling Routes, Romania Road CyclingThis Turquoise colored lake is situated in Doftana Valley in which the river Doftana flows in until the Prahova river. It is a wonderful part of Romania, and very little known, almost secret and hidden to the Romanians.
Red Chilli WR1 – Sitting Comfortably
in Bike Reviews, Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Ladies Cycling, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Larisa Reviews, Lifestyle, SaddlesOk, now that I got your attention, we can continue with some technical aspects about my bike:
There are two really important parts to my RedChilli WR1 bike; firstly, the carbon pedals by Shimano, as they fasten to my feet and prove superb power transfer and stability when riding. Then, it’s obviously my saddle…
Camelbak Hawg Pro Backpack & Womens Luxe
in Backpacks, Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Larisa Reviews, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Travel and Technical KitThere 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 the new Camelbak Hawg Pro and Ladies Luxe pack over spring and early summer.
Elite Ice Fly and Nano Fly Water Bottles
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Elite Cycle Trainers, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Water Bottles and Hydration SystemsIt’s the height of summer and it’s getting hotter, so hydration on and off the bike is critical. If you do become dehydrated, then it’s at least 24 hours to recover, which is why drinking off the bike is also important. And, you really do need that fluid to be refreshing, which is why Italian brand, Elite, have taken their award winning Fly bottle to new levels of technology with their latest range of bottles.
My Personal Transfaragarasan Challenge
in Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Elite Cycle Trainers, European Bikecation Locations, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Bikecation, Robert Thorpe LifestyleIt’s over a week now since I arrived back from Sibiu in Romania. It’s a place that I love dearly, for its amazing history, the beautiful mountains nearby, and for its people – some of whom are like family. Riding up the Transfaragarasan Highway was one of my life moments – something that I’ll remember forever.
Presca Sportswear Custom Cycling Kit
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Ladies Bib Shorts, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Larisa Reviews, Lifestyle, Mens Bib Shorts, Mens Cycling Jerseys, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit ReviewsPresca was a brand that caught our attention due to their strict adherence to ethical principles at all levels of their organisation and production. All of the clothing is made from recycled fabrics, and they’re constantly working with others to drive forward their commitment to the environment.
Bike Box Alan Premium
in Bike Racks and Boxes, Bikecation, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Bikecation, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Technical Kit, Travel and Technical KitWhen you look at most bike boxes, the design, even of the newest models, often seems to follow the classic design from our own favourite brand – Bike Box Alan. Now, we’re based in Yorkshire too, so let’s get this out of the way immediately; yes, we see BBA as a partner, now and into the future. Why – well, simply because they cannot be beaten in terms of looking after your precious bike.
Look MTB Pedals S Track
in Kit Reviews, Technical KitLook make extremely beautiful bikes, and their pedals are renowned across the cycling world for their design and performance – let’s take a ‘Look’ then 🙂
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, Robert Thorpe Bikecation, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, 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 🙂