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Morning Ride Motivation
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Elite Cycle Trainers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleIt’s not always great weather for riding. However, as cycling writers, we don’t always get a choice – motivation and the weather may be against us, requiring extra personal strength just to get onto the bike…
ROSTI Gera Mens and Ladies Freeride Mountainbike Jersey
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Kit Reviews, Mens Cycling Jerseys, MTB Jersey, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit ReviewsRosti are renowned for the stylish designs on the road. We took a look at their latest mountain jersey, to see if it took their high performance and style from the road to trails.
Gravel Bike Coast To Coast Lakes Section
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Bikepacking, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Gravel Routes, Gravel Bike Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Bikecation, UK Gravel Bike Routes, UK Road Cycling RoutesOur U.K. Gravel Bike Coast to Coast route starts at the beautiful coastal hamlet of Ravenglass, before entering Eskdale and the Lake District. This technical section brings epic views and a mixture of easy gravel riding and more technical terrain, as you ride your gravel bike towards Sedbergh and the Dales.
Red Chilli WR1 Review Bike
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, LifestyleTwo years in the planning, Larisa’snew bike has been a labour of love for the editorial team here at Pedalnorth. Finally, our excited editor is able to ride her new dream bike, and the journey begins for Larisa, as a brand ambassador for Red Chilli Bikes.
Rosti Hypno Jersey Bibs and Socks
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Cycling Gloves, Cycling Socks, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Mens Bib Shorts, Mens Cycling Jerseys, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit ReviewsROSTI are a design orientated cycling wear brand, but they also excel in performance. Here’s their latest mens kit, just in time for sprimg and summer. The HYpno jersey is both unique and stylish.
Bike Box Alan Easy Fit
in Bike Racks and Boxes, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Larisa Reviews, Lifestyle, Technical Kit, Travel and Technical KitModern bikes are expensive and difficult to protect when travelling. Thankfully, Bike Box Alan have developed their Easy Fit, which caters and looks after all manner of bikes with integrated handlebars and seat posts etc. Larisa likes it so much that she became an ambassador 😉
Yakima Front Loader Bike Carrier
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Larisa Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Technical Kit, Travel and Technical KitYakima make carriers all kinds of bikes, and their Front Loader is probably one of the most secure and well fitting bike carrier on the market. We tested it both in Romania and in the U.K.
Waiting for spring
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleWaiting for the end of winter can be mentally tough. The first warm days can be simply a test of our mental strength, as the thermometer rises towards 20 degrees, only to be plunged towards 0 again soon, with snow showers and freezing rain. Robert writes about his own thoughts while waiting for spring.
Gravel Vaucluse Cycling Route
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Bikepacking, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, European Gravel Routes, France Gravel Routes, Gravel Bike Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Scott CornishVTOPO launched the gravel route guide at the end of last year for the Departement de Vaucluse, probably better known for its Provence region, renowned for the fields of lavender and the classic climbs of Mt Ventoux. It’s a paradise for road riding, mtb routes and is one of the first areas of France to have been developed for gravel riding.
Larisa Chinces – Bike Girl To Ski Girl
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, LifestyleWhen not cycling, Larisa is a multi-talented athlete and ski instructor, spending winters and into early spring in the snowy mountains. It’s time to find out more about our very own Bond Girl 😉