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Elite Mia and Mia Thermo Bottles
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, Technical AccessoriesIt’s quite refreshing to see world leading brands like Elite bringing back the ‘Full Metal Jacket’ cycling water bottle, with no plastic used in its construction. Following on from their Bio Green water bottles, this dynamic Italian brand are using their technical knowledge and expertise to help us older cycling kids to be greener.
How to do Triathlon and be a Woman
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Nutrition, Training, TriathlonEnjoy the strength and beauty of your youth. As long as life is not pleasant to us, it passes. In 20 years, you will look at your photos with a feeling that you do not understand now. How many possibilities were open to you and how amazing you really looked.
Taking a Training Break
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Training, TriathlonIt’s an off-season for many runners, cyclists, swimmers, and triathletes. It’s crucial to take a break from intensive training and to allow yourself to rest and recover properly before the next race season. Not only does your body need a break, but your mind does too. 🙂
Riding The Classics – La Flèche Wallonne
in Belgium Road Cycling, Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Road Cycling Routes, Stephan RumbelowThis is the ultimate cycling challenge in Wallonia, in the beautiful Belgian region of Spa. I rode the heroic 215km route in 2018, taking in the famous climbs of Stockeu, Wanneranval and Rosier and I can promise you breathtaking views and great satisfaction when you add this classic to your personal palmarès.
ALÉ PRR Versilia Ladies LS Jersey and Bibs
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Ladies Bib Shorts, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Reviews, LifestyleWe all know that some winter days can be mild, and that autumn simply isn’t as cold as winter. Add to this, the colder early spring days and you’ve got the reason why ALÉ developed the Versilia jersey and bib shorts. It’s the transition kit that you need between the seasons. Best off all, it’s super stylish. It’s feminine and modern and fits superbly too, which is very important 😉
ALÉ PRR Green Race Ladies Bib Tights
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Ladies Bib Tights, Ladies Cycling, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Reviews, LifestyleWinter is a time when we want to be warm and comfortable, but we also want to look good. These eco-friendly bib tights from ALÉ allow me to ride well and show my style and athleticism too – after all, I’m a woman 🙂
ALÉ Graphics PRR Green Road Winter Womens Long Sleeve Jersey
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Reviews, LifestyleIf you’re looking for feminine style and cold weather performance, together with excellent adherence to eco-friendly recycling fabrics, then ALÉ have the answer in this super stylish jersey. Read what Larisa makes of it here…
Yakima High Road Tyre Hold Bike Carrier
in Bike Racks and Boxes, Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Technical Accessories, Travel and Technical KitThe Yakima High Road is a top of the range heavy duty piece of engineering, designed with typical Japanese effectiveness. The front wheel is locked into place by a moveable set of hoops that wrap around the wheel. Simply lift the bike up and place the front wheel into the front hoop, bring the second hoop in towards the wheel and tighten things up with a calibrated ratchet that clicks when the correct tension is applied.
Alé Mens Klimatik KTour Bib Shorts
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Kit Reviews, Mens Bib Shorts, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews‘Bib shorts in autumn and winter’ I hear you exclaim! Yes, because Italian brand Alé have worked out that riders often need performance shorts for those colder days, and they’ve used their knowledge and know how to produce the Klimatik K-TOUR shorts.
Thermal and elastic, the K-TOUR bibshort is designed for riding in particularly humid mid-winter days, and is also really useful in autumn and in early spring. It’s a perfect kit item for the serious cyclist. And, you can also add warmers if you’re not from the north… we’re used to the cold 😉
Alé Mens Klimatik KTour Jersey
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Kit Reviews, Mens Cycling Jerseys, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit ReviewsAlé know that cyclists need a different kind of protection in autumn. One that also covers milder winters days and those early days of spring. They’ve used this knowledge to create the K-Tour jersey and bib shorts from their Klimatik fabric collection. Having tested it extensively, we really do like it.