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Prendas Ciclismo Cold Weather Clothing
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Mens Bib Tights, Mens Cycling Jackets, Mens Cycling Jerseys, Robert ThorpePrendas Ciclismo are a small but high quality and high performance clothing brand, with an adherence to excellence. We’ve been testing their cold weather clothing in the Yorkshire Dales, and it’s absolutely spot on.
Pirelli PZero TLR 26
in Blog Post, Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Technical Kit, Tyres, Tyres Drivetrain and Finishing KitIt’s been cold and damp here in North Yorkshire recently. The leaves are lying on the ground and adding to the autumnal road dangers. Good tyres are critical are this time of the year, as they can compensate just a little for a lack of handling ability, which I’m modest enough to admit to having. Pirelli are a brand that are used to creating tyres for bad weather.
Larisa Chinces – The Last Throes of Autumn
in Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, Health and Lifestyle, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Romania Cycling ToursWe are in the final stages of the fall season, in November, the weather is kind now and we can still enjoy some sun now and then. The nature starts to change its coat. Warm colours begin to appear, with tones of red, yellow, orange etc. I am grateful for each season and what they each have to offer.
The Best Bike Shops – Paceline
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycling News, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleOpened in 2016 by cycling enthusiast Mark Hanson, in a short timeframe Paceline cycles has become one of the ‘go to’ locations for Yorkshire based riders, looking for exceptional service and some of the very best custom bike builds available in the U.K. retail scene.
Shutt Velo Rapide Winter Cycling Kit
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Clothing, Cycle Jerseys and Jackets, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Mens Bib Tights, Mens Cycling Jackets, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit ReviewsShutt Velo are a brand with a growing reputation, and it’s easy to see why. Their latest cold weather clothing is superbly made from top quality fabrics, and looks and feels great on the road. Best of all, it’s reasonably priced too.
My Elite Red Chilli Bike
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Elite Cycle Trainers, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Larisa Reviews, Lifestyle, Water Bottles and Hydration SystemsThe greens of summer turn to reds and browns and a million shades, that literally light up the autumn countryside, as everything gets ready for winter and long periods of darkness.
My Red Chilli WR1 is also a object of transition and fits perfectly with the context of autumnal change, with its chameleon colours.
Forever In Electric Dreams
in Bike Reviews, Blog Post, Bloggers, Ebikes, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe Kit Reviews, Robert Thorpe LifestyleWhy have I so far avoided an E-Bike – I can’t answer that, because there’s no good reason, save for the simple fact that as I head into my late 50s, I want to keep as physically fit as possible. I kind of just thought that, maybe if I had an EBike I’d pedal less! How wrong I was…
Poplaca and Villages Ride from Sibiu
in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Bloggers, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Larisa Lifestyle, Road Cycling Routes, Romania Cycling Tours, Romania Road CyclingThis ride takes in the villages and small towns close to historic Sibiu, giving you a glimpse of magical Transylvania and its beautiful countryside.
Developing Cycling Efficiency and Power
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Training, TriathlonYou might think that riding more often will make you a better rider. Yes, it’s partially true, but if a rider spends many hours in the saddle riding inefficiently, then he spends a lot of time teaching his body to ride the wrong way.
Retail Therapy for Cycle Shops
in Blog Post, Bloggers, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Robert Thorpe, Robert Thorpe LifestyleThere’s a wide spectrum of styles within cycling retailers. From the legendary old school shop that we’ve known since childhood, where they put the coffee on and we simply chat, to the ultra modern and unfortunately sometimes pretentious retailer, where they keep their main showroom locked and only open it for invited customers – no, believe me, these people exist.