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Gavia Pass and Mortirolo Pass
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Italy Road Cycling, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Bikecation, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, UncategorizedBoth the Gavia and the Mortirolo Passes are full of history and pain, being well known within the Giro. Yes, this is a tough ride, but it will reward you with epic views
Stelvio Pass Cycle Route
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Great Road Climbs, Italy Road Cycling, UncategorizedThere are some road cycling routes that are simply iconic. You only need to see an image of this amazing road to understand why the Stelvio Pass is one such Italian road cycling legend.
Return to Picos De Europe
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, European MTB Routes, MTB Routes, Spain MTB Routes, UncategorizedHere’s an awesome trip in an area that we know well, taken by our friend in Spain, Laura 🙂 If you like adventure, you’ll love this trip and want to ride in this beautiful mountain area yourself.
Triathlon – In The Swim
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Training, Triathlon, UncategorizedThere are always things to consider in each of the 3 triathlon elements. In this post we’ll deal with some simple but effective tips to help make your swim more comfortable and more effective.
Designed For Cycling Sweet Dreams Kit
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Cycling Socks, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Bib Shorts, Ladies Cycling, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Kit Reviews, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, UncategorizedFinding great cycling gear is always a challenge, especially for women. The industry seems to have decided that if you want performance clothing that helps keep you comfortable on the bike, you also want to appear as if you are a professional cyclist too.
Beeline Navigation Device
in Cycle Tourism, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Technical Accessories, Technical Kit, Training, Travel and Technical KitEverybody in cycling seems to talk devices these days. Strava has become a pain, yes a pain, Garmin is a close run second and there are a plephora of other devices that cyclists seem lost … literally without. I’m no technophobe, but I do believe that you should first learn to use a map and compass, and in truth, with great devices like Quad Lock which allows you to pop you mobile phone onto the handlebars, Google Maps simply can’t be beaten – or can it 😉
ALÉ Speed Fondo Bib Shorts
in Bib Shorts, Blog Post, Cycle Clothing, Kit Reviews, Mens Bib Shorts, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit ReviewsLet’s talk about bib shorts, comfort and pads. As I once said, a good pad is as important to the cyclist as tuna is to a cat, and to make it international … as important as winning the TdF is to the French – just saying.
Anyway, these shorts are Italian and that means quality and style. Made by high end brand ALÉ, they certainly haven’t let Italy down
ALÉ Dot Jersey
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Kit Reviews, Mens Cycling Jerseys, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit ReviewsEvery now and then we want to feel like a racer. It’s instinctive, remember when you were a child, speeding along with the wind in your face, riding the race and leading the peloton … then turn for home and be brought back to reality.
ALÉ Autumn Winter Collections 2019/2020
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Ladies Bib Tights, Ladies Cycling Jackets, Ladies Cycling Jerseys, Lifestyle, Mens Bib Tights, Mens Cycling Jackets, Mens Cycling Jerseys, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe LifestyleThose very clever and extremely stylish people at Italian brand ALÉ have come up with something extra special this winter. We thought that you deserved a look and so here’s a preview
Nadezhda Pavlova Interview
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Interviews, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Triathlon, UncategorizedWe’re very proud of our team here at Pedalnorth and none more so than triathlon editor and lifestyle senior editor, Nadezhda Pavlova. It’s unique for anyone to have such a wide range of world class talents, but thankfully for us, Nadezhda is a unique person