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Cycling the Salzburgerland in Austria
in Austria and Switzerland Road Cycling and Gravel Bike, 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!
Lap after lap at the 24 hours of Zolder with Maria Wilke
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Mary Wilke, YogaAt some point in our lives, we all seek a challenge. Maria Wilke seeks them constantly; and so we wanted to share one of her first and most epic cycling challenges – the 24 hours of Zolder! As we enter 2025, the 700 km+ cycled by this inspiring woman, is worth revisiting, as an inspiring endurance cycling achievement.
Road Cycling In Ticino, Switzerland
in Austria and Switzerland Road Cycling and Gravel Bike, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Cycling Routes, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Mary Wilke, Swiss Alps Road Routes, TrainingHere’s two absolutely amazing routes from Mary Wilke, taking in this beautiful area of the Alps, close to the border between Italy and Switzerland,and with epic views of lakes and mountains. If you’re looking for a great weekend riding in the Alps, then this excursion could be the ideal mini vacation for epic bikes rides.
Yoga for Cyclists – the Cat-Cow Pose with Diane Vilarem
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Diane Vilarem, Diane Vilarem Cycling, Diane Vilarem Lifestyle, Diane Vilarem Yoga, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Training, YogaRiding all day and being bent over the handlebars can cause back pain in cyclists. The Cat-Cow Pose, or Chakravakasana, is a yoga pose that will help to improve your general posture and balance, whilst also helping to stretch out those back muscles. In her latest blog, Diane shows you how to free up those back muscles with Yoga
Inspired by cycling friends
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, YogaIt’s been over two months since I rode a bike. To some people, that may not sound too bad. However, when I tell you that it’s because of a life-changing health issue that isn’t too good. Thankfully, I’m constantly inspired by some amazing people…
Yoga for Cyclists – The Bow Pose with Diane Vilarem
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Diane Vilarem, Diane Vilarem Lifestyle, Diane Vilarem Yoga, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Training, YogaHip Flexors can cause cyclists all manner of pain issues. Thankfully, our flexible French Yoga Teacher, Diane Vilarem knows the perfect pose for this – the Archer inspired Bow Pose. It’s time to get flexible for riding, with Diane
Cycling and Yoga – The Benefits for Biomectrics
in Blog Post, Diane Vilarem, Diane Vilarem Cycling, Diane Vilarem Lifestyle, Diane Vilarem Nutrition, Diane Vilarem Yoga, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Training, YogaThe Cobra Pose in Yoga is a superb exercise for cyclists looking to increase flexibility and to reduce pain in the shoulders. Our own Yoga teacher, Diane talks you through the pose in this blog
Team DS Pro Angels Triathlon
in Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Cycling Hotel, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Training, Triathlon, Triathlon Events, Triathlon Kit, Triathlon LifestyleThere’s nothing quite like the thrill of triathlon competition, and the camaraderie of teamwork; especially when shared in a breath-taking location. This was the essence of our experience at Ironman Turkey 70.3 in Belek, where we came together as a relay team to face the challenges of the race.
Dolomiti region – road cycling classic
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Bikepacking, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, Discovery Rides, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Great Road Climbs, Health and Lifestyle, Italian Passes Cycling Routes, Italy Road Cycling, Lifestyle, Road Cycling Routes, Stefano La MastraThis end of season ride with Stefan and Assault to Freedom team is situated in the northern Italian mountain region of the Dolomiti. This epic ride takes you to several Italian cycling summits and is a true cycling challenge in the Italian mountains