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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.
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.
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 🙂
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.