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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 😉
Rosti – Designing in Style
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleCycling isn’t simply a sport, it’s a way of life and yes, even a subculture. And, as with all subcultures and their members and followers, cycling has its specific cool icons that through no reason other than their uniqueness and quality sit at the very top and radiate their emblematic presence to others. ROSTI is one such iconic brand within cycling and its subculture, and their designs are works of art in themselves.
Blood Testing to Increase Performance
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Nutrition, TrainingTraditionally, blood testing only serves diagnostic purposes in hospitals, clinics, and other medical laboratories. However, it’s now becoming more popular for professional use, including sports. In fact, many athletes are wondering if they could use blood tests to help them improve their performance.
Pirelli PZero Velo 4S
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Technical Kit, TyresIf you’re after a tyre for colder and wetter conditions, then the Pirelli PZero Velo 4S is probably an ideal choice. We’ve been using it in the harsh conditions of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and it’s proved itself to be a fast rolling, grippy and hard wearing tyre for all conditions.
Elastic Interface Triathlon Chamois Pad
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleTriathlon cycling element is an aggressive position, where the rider is usually at their limit and trying to create as much performance as is possible. Add to this that the suit worn by the triathlete has two other elements to content with, then it’s a difficult decision to make in terms of what the chamois pad should be like and how technical it needs to be.
Gravel Bike Coast to Coast Dales Section
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikepacking, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Gravel Bike Routes, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Bikecation, UK Gravel Bike RoutesRide through the Yorkshire Dales on some of the best gravel bike trails in the U.K., as you take on our Gravel Bike Coast to Coast route, with Voom Nutrition
8 Efficient ways to improve your triathlon self-discipline
in Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Training, TriathlonDeveloping self-discipline can be quite a challenging undertaking for many people for various reasons. Your mind or way of thinking is the biggest culprit that kills your sense of discipline most of the time. However, self discipline is a useful toool for the traithlete.
Mountain Bike Tour of Brucegi and Strunga – Romania
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Bikepacking, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European MTB Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Lifestyle, MTB Routes, Robert Thorpe, Romania MTB RoutesRomania and the area of Transylvania have some of the most beautiful forested areas and awesome mountains in Europe – if not the world. This two-day mountain bike trip takes in the mountain area of Brucegi and the Omu Peak, a famous Romanian summit.