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Bavaria 5 Rivers Cycle Route
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Bikepacking, 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, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Road Cycling Routes, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Bikecation, Robert Thorpe LifestyleThe 5 Rivers cycling route in Bavaria is an easy muti-day cycling route in Bavaria. However, it has along its way, some of the most captivating cultural history in Bavaria to explore.
Munich exploring castles and Bavarian Mountain views
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 cycling route in Bavaria takes you from Munich and into the countryside of Bavaria, passing several castles along the way, and heading into the Bavarian Alps. It’s a bikepacking trip in Bavaria that we suggest you ride by gravel bike over a few days.
Rudy Project Skudo cycling helmet
in Ben Thorpe, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Helmet, Head Hands and Feet, Kit Reviews, Road Cycling Helmet, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit ReviewsWe’ve been busy recently, testing the latest road cycling and gravel biking helmets from Italian brand, Rudy Project. Their Skudo cycling helmet sits neatly in the mid-range for price, performance and quality, making it a great choice for all riders.
Rudy Project Kelion Sunglasses with Impact X 2 Lens
in Ben Thorpe, Blog Post, Bloggers, Head Hands and Feet, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, SunglassesRudy Project have surpassed themselves with the latest ImpactX® 2 lens used in their Kelion road cycling sunglasses. Yes, I know, the lens is always an important element to road cycling sunglasses – that’s plainly obvious. Read on however, and find out why we really like these new high performance sunglasses from Italy
Rudy Project Egos Road Cycling Helmet
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Helmet, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Road Cycling Helmet, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit ReviewsRudy Project is renowned for producing great cycling safety products. They’ve been doing so for a long time, from their base in Italy, and are trusted across the global cycling community. Their latest Egos ‘road cycling helmet’ typifies their adherence to excellence, and has that unique Italian styling too.
Benefits of a professional bike fitting session
in Ben Thorpe, Bike Builds, Bike Fitting, Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Technical AccessoriesThere are a number of ideas why all keen cyclists – and regular commuters by bike – should get a professional bike fit from a bike fitting expert. Most of us simply walk into a bike shop and try a bike for size without actually knowing what a correctly fitting bike feels like. SQ Lab have been creating products to help bike fitters to help out cyclists, since 1992. Time to take a look at the 6 key benefits of a professional bike fit
SQ Lab and the Appliance of Science in Cycling Excellence
in Ben Thorpe, Bike Builds, Bike Fitting, Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, Technical AccessoriesSQLab is probably one of the most established and long-term technical brands within the cycling industry, that you really ought to have heard of. Since it’s infancy in the early days of the mountain bike revolution of the 1990s, this group of cycling scientists from Germany have been setting the standard for innovation and excellence that still defines SQLab today.
Rudy Project Tralyx+ Sunglasses with Photochromic lenses
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Head Hands and Feet, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe Lifestyle, SunglassesThere’s something comforting about Rudy Project for me. You immediately know that the product will be of the highest quality, well designed, extremely comfortable and perform superbly. Yes, that ultimate balance that all cyclists and athletes seek in any product.
3T Bikes – Innovation and Excellence
in 3T Bikes, Ben Thorpe, Bike Reviews, Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe LifestyleSince its inception in 1961, over 60 years ago, when Mario Dedioniggi founded 3T in Torino, this eclectic brand of artisan cycle makers have produced exceptional bikes for riders all over the world.
Christoph von Freydorf Gravel Bike Ride to Wacken
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycling News, Health and Lifestyle, Interviews, Kolja, LifestyleWhat is more emotional than Music and Outdoor Sports? The two go straight to our souls and also go perfect together. Christoph von Freydorf, lead-singer of the German Metal-Band, Emil Bulls, has put his two loves – music and bikes – together, and is riding to the Wacken Festival this summer, raising money to help young musicians starting out.