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Which indoor bike trainer is right for me
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Elite Cycle Trainers, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleWith the continual advancement of AI and cycling industry tech, including training apps; how can an ordinary novice cyclist, or indeed and experienced club cyclist choose the indoor interactive cycling trainer, or the right SMART trainer for themselves.
VOTEC Gravel Fondo Route – Heidelberg Germany
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, European Gravel Routes, Germany Gravel Bike routes, Germany Road and Gravel Routes, Germany Road Cycling, Gravel Bike Routes, Road Cycling Routes, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe BikecationHeidelberg is home to the oldest university in Germany, a splendidly historic church and several nearby castles. Alongside the Neckar River, it’s a great place to explore by gravel bike.
3T Bikes at Cycle Store Zurich 2024 UCI World Championships
in 3T Bikes, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Racing, Cycling News, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kolja, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleWhilst this blog is about 3T bikes and their presence at the UCI Worlds in Zurich; more importantly, it’s about pausing to remember Murial Furrer and other young cyclists, lost too frequently. Rest in Peace, Murial.
Camelbak Podium Water Bottle Range
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Kit Reviews, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Nutrition, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Travel and Technical Kit, Water Bottles and Hydration SystemsIt’s hotting up outside and it’s definitely time to start looking at water bottles. Robert and Nadezhda take a look at the latest bottles from world leaders in hydration, Camelbak 🙂
Regensburg to Kelheim Gravel Ride
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, European Gravel Routes, Germany Gravel Bike routes, Germany Road and Gravel Routes, Germany Road Cycling, Gravel Bike Routes, Road Cycling Routes, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe BikecationA UNESCO World Heritage site, the 12th-century stone bridge at Regensburg is the starting place for this day trip to Kelheim along the river. Taking you into the heart of Bavarian history and culture, with all the facilities of Regensburg on hand for a weekend trip into cultural Germany
Munich to Starnberger See Gravel Ride
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, European Gravel Routes, Germany Gravel Bike routes, Germany Road and Gravel Routes, Germany Road Cycling, Gravel Bike Routes, Road Cycling Routes, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe BikecationThis route is adapted from the well-known Bayern-Grevet series of events. It’s an opportunity for a long one-day adventure, or more sensibly a two-day trip out to the beautiful Lake Starnbeger. With over 2 thirds of the route on gravel or cycle trails, it’s a super route for an off-road adventure, exploring the forests and trails.
Designing Cycle Shoes for Women
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Diane Vilarem Cycling, Diane Vilarem Lifestyle, Diane Vilarem Reviews, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe LifestyleIn case you haven’t noticed it, women are built differently from men – it’s a fact. All too often, historically, brands have simply produced downsized products for women, and have failed either deliberately or otherwise, to recognise the physiological differences. Yes, the cycling world simply used a ‘Pink it & Shrink it’ mentally, failing to understand the specific needs of women as athletes.
Buying a bike that fits you properly
in Bike Builds, Bike Fitting, Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Technical AccessoriesWhen sitting in a car for the first time, we adjust several aspects to increase our comfort. However, we frequently go to the same level of detail in buying a bike – yet we really ought to. Time then to examine the importance of identifying our own uniqueness when buying a new bike
Mittenwald-Ehrwald from Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bike Route
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, European Gravel Routes, Germany Gravel Bike routes, Germany Road and Gravel Routes, Germany Road Cycling, Gravel Bike Routes, Road Cycling Routes, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe BikecationIt’s time to explore the beautiful cycling routes around Munich, as we ride out to Tegernsee and the lake. This magical place in the hills is the gateway to the Bavarian countryside, and close also to the magical town of Bad Tölz, on the Isar River. A great day or two on the bike.
Munich to Tegernsee with Bad Tölz gravel bike route
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, European Gravel Routes, Germany Gravel Bike routes, Germany Road and Gravel Routes, Germany Road Cycling, Gravel Bike Routes, Road Cycling Routes, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe BikecationIt’s time to explore the beautiful cycling routes around Munich, as we ride out to Tegernsee and the lake. This magical place in the hills is the gateway to the Bavarian countryside, and close also to the magical town of Bad Tölz, on the Isar River. A great day or two on the bike.