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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, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, 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, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, 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, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, 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.
SIGR RIKSVÄG 92 Bib Shorts
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Kit Reviews, Mens Bib Shorts, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit ReviewsThese bib shorts from Swedish brand SIGR are pro level, and yet come without the price tag. Super comfortable and with loads of compression, they’re ideal for long days on the bike