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SQLab Saddles for Prostate Problems and Back Pain
in Bike Fitting, Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Saddles, Technical KitNow that we’ve got you sitting relatively comfortably on your new SQLab step saddle, we want to talk with you about those medical issues which some cyclists unfortunately have, and which can benefit from even more detailed technical thinking from those clever people at SQlab. Let’s look at bike saddles for back pain and prostate issues
Effective ergonomics and choosing the correct bike saddle
in Bike Fitting, Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Saddles, Technical KitMaking sure that your bike saddle is comfortable and that it is the correct saddle for you, is more important than we usually give it credit for. It’s important to ask yourself the question: ‘am I sitting comfortably?’
Mental well-being and the positive effects of cycling
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Diane Vilarem, Diane Vilarem Cycling, Diane Vilarem Lifestyle, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleMental health can be devastating, and there are far more people suffering it than we believe. At various levels, from the onset of stress to a more serious depression, we all have periods where the world just seems unfriendly and confused for us. Thankfully, cycling can be a positive way of countering these feelings.
Masham Moor Gravel Route
in Bib Shorts, Bike Builds, Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, European Gravel Routes, Gravel Bike Routes, Handlebars and Steering, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Bikecation, UK Gravel Bike Routes, Yorkshire Gravel Bike RouteA superb introductory gravel bike route from the historic Dales market town of Masham. It takes you across high moorland, along tree lined lanes and through woodland, as you taste the gravel biking opportunities of this epic cycling location.
Cycling accident alert systems – crash sensors and locator devices
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Helmet, Cycling News, Cycling Safety, Head Hands and Feet, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Technical Accessories, Technical Kit, Travel and Technical KitHeading into the hills on road or trail, especially when riding alone, can bring a wealth of risks to the ride. We want to be adventurous, but we also need others to know that we’re okay – and more importantly, when we’re not okay. Time to take a look at Crash Sensors and location devices for cyclists
How to increase your FTP on the bike
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Training, Triathlon, Triathlon Training TipsI want to talk with you about performance – how to increase power and performance. Cycling performance depends on increasing the Functional Threshold Power, also known as FTP. If you are wondering what is FTP and how to increase it, read on to learn more. Nadezhda 🙂
Col de Turini from Nice
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Diane Vilarem, Diane Vilarem Cycling, Diane Vilarem Lifestyle, Diane Vilarem Nutrition, Diane Vilarem Yoga, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, France Road Cycling, France Road Cycling, Great Road Climbs, Health and Lifestyle, Italy Road Cycling, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Road Cycling Routes, YogaThe Col de Turini is a classic route in the hills close to Nice. It’s featured on the Tour de France and is a favourite formany locals riders. Read Diane’s account,as she chooses this as her first ever mountain col cycle route.
Choosing the best road and offroad cycling shoes
in Bike Fitting, Blog Post, Bloggers, Diane Vilarem, Diane Vilarem Cycling, Diane Vilarem Lifestyle, Diane Vilarem Nutrition, Diane Vilarem Yoga, Head Hands and Feet, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleFinding the best cycling shoes in the world is a challenge. Ultimately, we’re all built differently, and that includes the uniqueness of our feet and how we use them. Add to this, that brands can’t easily shout out that they probably make the best cycling shoes, then we’ve got an additional barrier. Time then to look at what does make a great cycling shoe even greater.
Cycling the Salzburgerland in Austria
in Austria and Switzerland Road Cycling, Austria Road Cycling, Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Bikepacking, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Mary WilkeBack in 2021, Maria Wilke took herself off to explore the lakes and mountains of Austria. Here’s her account of the first days adventure, along with a map and GPX file for you to take on the same ride. Why not ride this route in 2025,as an alpine road adventure
Race 24 Kelheim – Fight against mind and fatigue
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Mary WilkeI’ve trained long und hard for this day, now it has come: The 24 hours in Kelheim were on my agenda and I was already really excited and motivated for this event since a few weeks and I was ready to give everything my mind and body were able to. Time to test myself on 2-wheels!