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What’s in the Bag

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Hannah gives useful advice to racers on putting together the ideal kit bag for race days

Lemon Chia Oatmeal Pancakes

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Healthy and easy to bake nutrition option for cyclists from Hannah Shell, using her own race experience

Comfort and Happiness

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We too often mistake comfort for happiness
I read this phrase in a travel blog somewhere about six years ago, before I ventured out of my Midwestern comfort zone to study abroad in Argentina

Rider Interview: Maeve Plouffe

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Beyond talent, Maeve’s passion and positivity for cycling are contagious. Read our interview with Maeve and give her a follow @maeveplouffe on instagram to see her fantastic photos

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AAB1107F-D140-468A-AEE6-1CF68B97EA8F — Transfargarasan Challenge and Sibiu Cycling Tour Stage
Described as probably the best road in the world, the Transfargarasan Highway is truly an epic climb. Thankfully you can now ride it as part of a unique closed road event once a year - so we went along 🙂
July 5, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

200899DF-8128-48E8-A161-3C274C429A15 — Sibiu Cycling Tour 2022 Prologue
A sweltering 31 degrees heat and the international arts festival at Sibiu, saw the Pedalnorth Voom Nutrition team enjoying ice cream and international cycling racing, as the UCI Sibiu Cycling Tour began with a short evening prologue.
July 2, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Sibiu cycling tour Piata Mare — Sibiu Cycling Tour & Transfargarasan Challenge
It's a special place, my beautiful city of Sibiu. It's where I grew up, went to university, and I know so many of the really good places, the best cycling routes, the best views in the city and the best views from the hills overlooking the city. Now, it has a world class cycling tour too, and you can ride the roads of the racers.
July 1, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Bianchi with clear Elite Fly Bottles near Osmotherley close up image 1 — Elite Cycling Fly Bottles – Ride Routine
Before every ride I do the same things. Albeit that I'm 56 years of age, I seem to be no different from what I was racing track and field years ago, lining up my shoes, with the socks placed across them and a lucky jacket nearby.
June 29, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa red SIGR NEJLIKA jersey on MTB — SIGR Ladies Summer Cycling Kit 2022
SIGR are a relatively unknown brand outside of the Scandinavian countries. However, we first tested them last year and were extremely impressed, with both the design and the performance. When Sigr told us that they had some new designs for 2022, it was time for Larisa to take a look.
June 24, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa in Rosti Alpina jersey landscape image standing astride bike square image — Rosti Alpina Ladies Jersey and Pro 1 Shorts
The latest ladies summer kit from Rosti is super stylish and unique. Larisa has been testing it out in Transylvania and yes, she really likes it 🙂
June 21, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa on Red Chilli handlebar image and legs — Geared Up For Summer with Red Chilli Bikes
It’s 3 months now since I started riding my RedChilli and it’s a huge difference. Having been riding a double chainring and 10 speed setup for years, I’m now on a compact 11 speed. Best of all, I have a 30 at the back too, meaning that I can spin on the hills - and yes, we have lots of hills here in Transylvania and Romania.
June 19, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Pirelli Scorpion XC M 22 and Robert descending towards Lofthouse on loose trail — Pirelli Scorpion XC M 2.2 Mountain Bike Tyre
Yes, I know that many riders set things up with a 2.4 at the rear and 2.2 at the front – and we might try that next- but this test was all about the Scorpion XC M 2.2 and how lively and fun a ride it provides – and boy is this an exciting tyre.
June 18, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Riksvag92-Cycling-bibs-for-men-2_1800x1800 — SIGR RIKSVÄG 92 Bib Shorts
These bib shorts from Swedish brand SIGR are pro level, and yet come without the price tag. Super comfortable and with loads of compression, they're ideal for long days on the bike
June 18, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Sigr mens ss jersey Robert pedalling 2 — Sigr Fjällbäck Jersey
SIGR is a brand that’s quickly establishing itself as a quality brand with unique designs. Their latest short sleeved jersey, the Fjällbäck is typical of the brands messages within their designs, of being close to and adherence to principles that support the natural world.
June 16, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Elite Motto Image at HQ — Elite Cycle Trainers for Performance in Spring
Yes, my best fitness days are behind me and things tend to break or creak more easily, requiring repair. And so, as a consequence of this, getting out for long winter rides isn’t always a great idea or possible, meaning that when spring comes along, on occasions I’m playing catch up on the hills, as I battle to get that early season fitness that we dream of.
June 9, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Rosti Spring jersey on Red Chilli stationary seated — Rosti Superblack Woman summer knickers
This is my first ever pair of three quarter length cycling knickers and I really like them; they are perfect for spring and autumn and colder days in summer.
June 6, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa and Red Chilli wearing Rosti mid season 3 — Rosti Spring ladies long sleeved jersey
I really like the turquoise color of this jersey; it's a fav in either dark or light shade. This Rosti Spring jacket comes in turquoise color on the torso area, the sleeves are grey with reflective particles, and the back of the forearm is matte black with gradient sized dots. Multiple pieces of fabric are beautifully sewn to get a better fit - viola!
June 5, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda tri wetsuit May 2022 running from sea 3 — Master T1 and T2 Transitions
Transitions 1 and 2 in triathlon are technically different, but they can be mastered in a similar manner. Most triathletes use the gaps between transitions to get warm again and soak up some energy for the next leg of the race. How you approach these transitions can make a big difference in your time and overall placing.
June 5, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda Sumarpo B and W tri suit May 2022 TT style wide — 8 Habits of Successful Triathletes
Triathlon is an all-around endurance sport, which means that you need to be well-rounded to be successful. You need to be strong, have good endurance, and be able to swim, cycle and run well! In this article, we will be exploring 8 habits that successful triathletes have in common. These habits are the cornerstone of their success.
May 26, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda Sweet Dreams kit on bike stationary — DS PRO Sweet Dreams Jersey
We want our kit to perform and to be made to the highest quality. We also want to show who we are - women. To be stylish and feminine. This DS PRO Sweet Dreams jersey is perfect for women who want to be athletes, but who want to also be proud of their style and yes, beauty.
May 26, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa on RedChilli in PN Kit rear view with Camelbak Podium bottles — Camelbak Podium Water Bottle Range 2022
It's hotting up outside and it's definitely time to start looking at water bottles. Larisa and Robert take a look at the latest bottles from world leaders in hydration, Camelbak 🙂
May 24, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Chinces in Pedalnorth Kit tight image — Red Chilli WR1 – Fine Tuning for Fine Riding
It's been a month since Larisa took to the roads on her Red Chilli WR1 road bike. Time to get to know the bike, make finaladjustments and start to really enjoy things 🙂
May 23, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda Sumarpo B and W tri suit May 2022 leaning over handlebars — The Best Place To Buy A Triathlon Trisuit
The right trisuit is a key purchase for your race to reach your personal best. I've recently come across the tri specific brand Sumarpo which aims to provide the most eco-friendly and professional triathlon gear for triathletes and I thought that I should check it out
May 11, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Robert riding in team kit on Bianchi May 10 — Morning Ride Motivation
It's not always great weather for riding. However, as cycling writers, we don't always get a choice - motivation and the weather may be against us, requiring extra personal strength just to get onto the bike...
May 11, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Rosti Gera Jersey mens on trails — ROSTI Gera Mens and Ladies Freeride Mountainbike Jersey
Rosti are renowned for the stylish designs on the road. We took a look at their latest mountain jersey, to see if it took their high performance and style from the road to trails.
May 5, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Beau and Christi in Eskdale valley C2C 1 — Gravel Bike Coast To Coast Lakes Section
Our U.K. Gravel Bike Coast to Coast route starts at the beautiful coastal hamlet of Ravenglass, before entering Eskdale and the Lake District. This technical section brings epic views and a mixture of easy gravel riding and more technical terrain, as you ride your gravel bike towards Sedbergh and the Dales.
May 2, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Red Chilli WR1 4 – meeting and smiles — Red Chilli WR1 Review Bike
Two years in the planning, Larisa'snew bike has been a labour of love for the editorial team here at Pedalnorth. Finally, our excited editor is able to ride her new dream bike, and the journey begins for Larisa, as a brand ambassador for Red Chilli Bikes.
April 22, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Robert Rosti Hypno Wharfdale 5 — Rosti Hypno Jersey Bibs and Socks
ROSTI are a design orientated cycling wear brand, but they also excel in performance. Here's their latest mens kit, just in time for sprimg and summer. The HYpno jersey is both unique and stylish.
April 20, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Bike Box Alan Easy Fit astride at Stanstead — Bike Box Alan Easy Fit
Modern bikes are expensive and difficult to protect when travelling. Thankfully, Bike Box Alan have developed their Easy Fit, which caters and looks after all manner of bikes with integrated handlebars and seat posts etc. Larisa likes it so much that she became an ambassador 😉
April 12, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Red Chilli WR1 1 — Yakima Front Loader Bike Carrier
Yakima make carriers all kinds of bikes, and their Front Loader is probably one of the most secure and well fitting bike carrier on the market. We tested it both in Romania and in the U.K.
April 10, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Pirelli PZero Velo 4S in village — Waiting for spring
Waiting for the end of winter can be mentally tough. The first warm days can be simply a test of our mental strength, as the thermometer rises towards 20 degrees, only to be plunged towards 0 again soon, with snow showers and freezing rain. Robert writes about his own thoughts while waiting for spring.
April 5, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Scott Gravel Vaucluse 19 — Gravel Vaucluse Cycling Route
VTOPO launched the gravel route guide at the end of last year for the Departement de Vaucluse, probably better known for its Provence region, renowned for the fields of lavender and the classic climbs of Mt Ventoux. It’s a paradise for road riding, mtb routes and is one of the first areas of France to have been developed for gravel riding.
March 29, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa RH Ski Wear 4 — Larisa Chinces – Bike Girl To Ski Girl
When not cycling, Larisa is a multi-talented athlete and ski instructor, spending winters and into early spring in the snowy mountains. It's time to find out more about our very own Bond Girl 😉
March 28, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

pop-long-sleeved-jersey — Rosti – Designing in Style
Cycling isn’t simply a sport, it’s a way of life and yes, even a subculture. And, as with all subcultures and their members and followers, cycling has its specific cool icons that through no reason other than their uniqueness and quality sit at the very top and radiate their emblematic presence to others. ROSTI is one such iconic brand within cycling and its subculture, and their designs are works of art in themselves.
March 28, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa RH+ white spring 2022 and helmet full body — RH+ ELITE EVO W Ladies Jersey and Pista Shorts
Spring is here and it’s the perfect opportunity to take time and prepare for hot summer, by choosing new stylish cycling clothing. What we all look for in summer clothing is to be comfortable and to sweat less while wearing them. Luckily, now we have advanced technical fabrics to make it happen.
March 16, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda leisure wear blue water — Blood Testing to Increase Performance
Traditionally, blood testing only serves diagnostic purposes in hospitals, clinics, and other medical laboratories. However, it’s now becoming more popular for professional use, including sports. In fact, many athletes are wondering if they could use blood tests to help them improve their performance.
March 16, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

CR3_black-red-1024×1024 — Cronos CR3 Boa Carbon Road Cycling Shoe
When you think of Italian shoes, you instinctively think of style, and this is also true with cycling shoes. Cronos is a brand that’s becoming more widely known in Europe, as it grows in popularity at all levels, from the social cyclist, to the UCI Pro rider; and it’s easy to see why, when you look across their range.
March 3, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Pirelli PZero Velo 4S 26 wide — Pirelli PZero Velo 4S
If you’re after a tyre for colder and wetter conditions, then the Pirelli PZero Velo 4S is probably an ideal choice. We’ve been using it in the harsh conditions of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and it’s proved itself to be a fast rolling, grippy and hard wearing tyre for all conditions.
March 3, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Elastic Interface Tri Comp Women — Elastic Interface Triathlon Chamois Pad
Triathlon cycling element is an aggressive position, where the rider is usually at their limit and trying to create as much performance as is possible. Add to this that the suit worn by the triathlete has two other elements to content with, then it’s a difficult decision to make in terms of what the chamois pad should be like and how technical it needs to be.
March 1, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa in Ale ls jersey on Scott eMTB in mountains — Mountain Bike Tour of Brucegi and Strunga – Romania
Romania and the area of Transylvania have some of the most beautiful forested areas and awesome mountains in Europe - if not the world. This two-day mountain bike trip takes in the mountain area of Brucegi and the Omu Peak, a famous Romanian summit.
February 25, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Stefano at Chiesa Val Malenco — Milan to Chiesa in Val Malenco
A great cycling route from north of Milan, cycling to Lake Como and then cycling in the Italian mountains, before descending back to Como and heading homewards.
February 23, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Elite-Tuo-Smart-Turbo-Trainer-01 — Into 2022 with the Elite Tuo
In a world filled with indoor interactive cycling trainers, many people will be surprised to see that the good old ‘wheel on’ trainer, or ‘turbo trainer’ as it was once familiarly known, still has a place. Indeed, the Tuo Interactive Wheel On trainer by Italian brand Elite, is more than capable of holding its own
February 20, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda red kit pink house.2jpg — Downtown Miami Ride
Cycling, Miami style, with this long south Florida cycling route from Katya Swan. A ride of 145 km to get your legs working, this is a great cycling route for friends, with a coffee stop along the way.
February 2, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Elite Direto XR in studio Scott Road Bike — Getting Interactive for the New Year
Yes, Christmas and the New Year is a time when all of us maybe eat too much during the festivities. Our cycling clothing is thankfully made of Lycra and so stretches 😉 , but we still need to get out and to get fit again. Thankfully, Elite are here to help us 😉
January 26, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Gravel C2C Beau on tracks at Ribblehead — Gravel Bike Coast to Coast Route
From inspiring Eskdale in the west, through to the historic Roman Cam Road in the Dales and Wensleydale and the magnificent beauty of Jervaulx Abbey,onto Rosedale in the North Yorks Moors, this Gravel Bike Coast to Coast route has something for everyone.It's also the very first U.K. Gravel Bike C2C - and we thing it'll be the best too 😉
January 24, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Marco and team at Rosti — Rosti – Italian by Design
Rosti are renowned for their excellence and performance, and for their unique design culture. We decided that it was time to look behind this family firm from Italy and its beating heart.
January 22, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda in pink in town — Boca Raton to Miami Cycle Route
Cycling in South Florida is awesome, and this cycling route from Boca Raton to Miami is superb. It takes you along the East Coast Greenway, with outstanding coastal views. And, you might bump into Nadezhda along the way 🙂
January 16, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda Floral Blissrear close — Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Cycle Route
Join Nadezhda on this ride to the sunny scenes at Palm Beach. Another great coastal route from editor Nadezhda Pavlova, for cyclists in South Florida.
January 16, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda Nana Jersey Dainty Blue bibs banner — Weston and Coral Springs Cycling
South Florida sunshine, the Everglades, beaches nearby and a route from Nadezhda Pavlova - what could be better 😉
January 12, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Hannah cold weather ride — Cycling in Cold Weather
Cold weather riding is something that we have to accept as lovers of the outdoors. However, we can prepare for it and wear the right clothing.
January 11, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadia in yellow jersey Florida — Miami Museum Gardens to Key Biscayne bike ride
Another superb Florida bike ride from our inspiring editor and triathlon coach, Nadezhda. This one is a short ride out to the Cape Florida lighhouse. 🙂
January 10, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

chase-baker-RA8L0Wxv3nc-unsplash Jupiter Island — Boca to Hobe Sound Bike Route
South Florida is a great place for cycling and triathlon training. Here's our first Florida cycling route from Nadezhda, with a 100 mile ride along the Florida coast
January 9, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Gravel C2C Beau near Stake Allotments — Deuter Flyt 14 Mountain Bike Pack
Any mountain biking pack needs to first of all perform as a pack on the hills. After all, it’s pointless carrying anything on a bike that doesn’t perform in its basic function. Thankfully, the Deuter Flyt 14 backpack performs superbly in its base function as a mountain bacpack or for adventure days on a gravel bike.
December 29, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Elite and Cronos shoes — Rolling The Gap
I love exercise and training - it’s part of who I am. I wasn’t unduly concerned at having a break; it’s probably done me some good in a way, but I knew that I needed to get back to daily training. Going for the odd short ride or a long walk just doesn’t cut it for me. I need to sweat and to ache and know that my heart has been pushed.
December 20, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Pirelli Scorpion MTM M on Yeti at Nidderdale Thorpe Edge close up — Pirelli Scorpion MTB Mixed Tyres
When the trails are tough and technical and can change in an instant if the weather is feeling temperamental, tyre choice is vital. Thankfully, these Pirelli Scorpion MTB Mixed Terrain Tyres are just what’s required. Tested and developed alongside the world’s top teams, they’re made for days on the trail when you can expect the unexpected.
December 10, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa MET Helmet Road Vinci MIPS — MET Helmet Road Vinci MIPS
MET make cycling helmets for some of the top road bike teams in the world. They know their stuff and the research shows this, with technological designs to add safety to comfort and speed. It’s time to take a look at one of their latest lids.
December 9, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Craft Cadence Bar Bag 3 — Craft Cadence Handlebar Bag
Commuting is on the increase, along with that basic fun style of cycling, where you simply want to take a ride with friends or family to nice places. Those trips where you're more interested in the place than the speed. It's commuting and fun social cycling where the Craft Cadence Handlebar Bag comes into its own.
December 2, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Elite Mia Thermo on rock by Marie Curzon — Elite Mia and Mia Thermo Bottles
It’s quite refreshing to see world leading brands like Elite bringing back the ‘Full Metal Jacket’ cycling water bottle, with no plastic used in its construction. Following on from their Bio Green water bottles, this dynamic Italian brand are using their technical knowledge and expertise to help us older cycling kids to be greener.
November 28, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda leisure wear blue cool — How to do Triathlon and be a Woman
Enjoy the strength and beauty of your youth. As long as life is not pleasant to us, it passes. In 20 years, you will look at your photos with a feeling that you do not understand now. How many possibilities were open to you and how amazing you really looked.
November 24, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda rest blog image sitting looking right — Taking a Training Break
It's an off-season for many runners, cyclists, swimmers, and triathletes. It’s crucial to take a break from intensive training and to allow yourself to rest and recover properly before the next race season. Not only does your body need a break, but your mind does too. 🙂
November 24, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Stephan Fleche Wallone 3 — Riding The Classics – La Flèche Wallonne
This is the ultimate cycling challenge in Wallonia, in the beautiful Belgian region of Spa. I rode the heroic 215km route in 2018, taking in the famous climbs of Stockeu, Wanneranval and Rosier and I can promise you breathtaking views and great satisfaction when you add this classic to your personal palmarès.
November 24, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Alé Versilia full body from back on mtb — ALÉ PRR Versilia Ladies LS Jersey and Bibs
We all know that some winter days can be mild, and that autumn simply isn’t as cold as winter. Add to this, the colder early spring days and you’ve got the reason why ALÉ developed the Versilia jersey and bib shorts. It’s the transition kit that you need between the seasons. Best off all, it’s super stylish. It’s feminine and modern and fits superbly too, which is very important 😉
November 21, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

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What’s in the Bag

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Hannah gives useful advice to racers on putting together the ideal kit bag for race days

Lemon Chia Oatmeal Pancakes

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Healthy and easy to bake nutrition option for cyclists from Hannah Shell, using her own race experience

Comfort and Happiness

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We too often mistake comfort for happiness
I read this phrase in a travel blog somewhere about six years ago, before I ventured out of my Midwestern comfort zone to study abroad in Argentina

Rider Interview: Maeve Plouffe

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Beyond talent, Maeve’s passion and positivity for cycling are contagious. Read our interview with Maeve and give her a follow @maeveplouffe on instagram to see her fantastic photos

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE
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Nadezhda Pavlova
Triathlon Coach & Award Winning Blogger

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Cyclists are people who are interested in a healthy lifestyle, often participating in several sports and activities. Watching what we eat, how we train, and taking an interest in our overall health is increasingly popular. Indoor spin classes are popular all over the world, and the computer age has led to ‘Fit Bits’ being worn on the wrist, helping to provide data on how we’re doing throughout the day.

Ladies cycling is also the fastest Area of cycling globally, and it’s time for a website to focus on being the best ladies cycling website, with articles and blogs that interest and support ladies cycling and the interests of women who cycle.

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Building on the vast knowledge of our team members, we want to bring you even more great advice and information on how our writers manage their health and lifestyle, so that you can benefit in your own cycling lifestyle. Ladies cycling websites are few and together with Diane, Larisa and Nadezhda and the rest of the team, we’ll bring you articles specifically aimed at supporting ladies cycling, and in doing so become the most representative ladies cycling website globally.

Nadezhda moves on up to deputy editor to our executive editor, with the main Health & Fitness portfolio. Allowing us to give a wider and stronger forcus on both Triathlon and Health, we’ll be writing great blogs with both Presca Sportswear and Voom Nutrition, sharing their knowledge and eco-friendly approach and love for the outdoors.

We’re joined for 2022 by a few new faces too, with Madison Curzon writing about her own triathlon and cycling journey, Stephen Rumbelow bringing a fresh voice to cycling and the philosophy of cycling, and Christie Byrne, bringing her expertise as a duathlete and physiotherapist. We’re really excited to be building on the successes that Nadezhda has and continues to achieve, leading our Fitness & Lifestyle writing team – at Pedalnorth, the leading independent cycle sports website.

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Sumarpo Women’s Generator Top + Compression Tights wide image — 8 Efficient ways to improve your triathlon self-discipline
Developing self-discipline can be quite a challenging undertaking for many people for various reasons. Your mind or way of thinking is the biggest culprit that kills your sense of discipline most of the time. However, self discipline is a useful toool for the traithlete.
February 27, 2022/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa on EMTB in mountians rear view — ALÉ PRR Green Race Ladies Bib Tights
Winter is a time when we want to be warm and comfortable, but we also want to look good. These eco-friendly bib tights from ALÉ allow me to ride well and show my style and athleticism too - after all, I'm a woman 🙂
November 18, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Alé Green Jersey in woods — ALÉ Graphics PRR Green Road Winter Womens Long Sleeve Jersey
If you’re looking for feminine style and cold weather performance, together with excellent adherence to eco-friendly recycling fabrics, then ALÉ have the answer in this super stylish jersey. Read what Larisa makes of it here…
November 16, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Roofbox company Yakima High Road — Yakima High Road Tyre Hold Bike Carrier
The Yakima High Road is a top of the range heavy duty piece of engineering, designed with typical Japanese effectiveness. The front wheel is locked into place by a moveable set of hoops that wrap around the wheel. Simply lift the bike up and place the front wheel into the front hoop, bring the second hoop in towards the wheel and tighten things up with a calibrated ratchet that clicks when the correct tension is applied.
November 14, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Ale Switch Combi smile close up — Making the most of autumn riding
Autumn and winter riding can be amazing. It’s a different kind of challenge, often trying to catch the weather. We thought that we’d help you out over the colder months, with a few simple to stay safe and get the most from riding outside during autumn and winter.
November 9, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Mary Wilke near Lucarno 4 — Road Cycling In Ticino, Switzerland
Here'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.

November 7, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Ale Color Block jersey smiing from mountain hut window — Alé Ladies Colour block winter jersey
Alé from the Italian city of Verona understand simplicity; it’s in their dna and their new winter Colour Block thermal jersey is testament to their style
October 29, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Elite Direto XR upright — ELITE Direto XR Trainer – Getting ready for indoor riding
It’s now October and the weather has turned cold. The rain is here more often, and soon it will snow. There is already snow in the mountains, and so I am starting to sweat more indoors from now on. Training outdoors is no longer a nice experience. Thankfully I have my Elite trainers to look after my cycling training.
October 27, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Amstel feature image — Amstel Gold Race
With its narrow roads, dozens of short, steep climbs and constant twisting and turning, the Amstel Gold Race spring classic opens the trilogy of Ardennes classics. I rode the full 240km route in April 2019 and the finish up the Cauberg (12%), past hundreds of cheering spectators was truly breathtaking!
October 25, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadia-run — Tips for Female Triathletes to Complete the Perfect Race
Here's some really useful tips that I wished I had known when I first got into the sport, and which I now want to pass along to other women. The physical and mental aspects of women are different from those of men - and that's something we should celebrate. However, whenever women are training for triathlons, they have specific motivators and different challenges to overcome. These are the issues that I'll cover in this article - helping you to train as a woman 🙂
October 20, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda close up Naroo Mask and red jersey — The Ultimate Naroo Mask Review
As cyclists, we know that environmental factors such as weather, pollen, and pollution can make it difficult for us to breathe and this can affect our overall performance. As a solution, sports masks have been created to be highly breathable to help us and other athletes breathe with ease when performing outdoor activities like long rides, training sessions, a leisure hike, or a marathon.
October 19, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda running kit sitting on rocks — Best Supplements for Endurance Athletes
Being an athlete requires the right nutrition and supplements to maximize your performance. Sometimes, food and exercise are not enough to reach the athletic productivity you’re aiming for. Supplements become handy at times like these because of the performance boost that they provide.

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October 19, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nico Roche kitted and ready — Nicholas Roche Interview
One of the most enigmatic and well known cyclists within the peloton, Nicholas Roche is an interesting character. He's twice been national champion and has twice finished in the top ten of the Vuelta a España, and won stages in 2013 and 2015. Nicholas has also competed for Ireland 7 times at the road world championships. So what's he really like - time to chat...
September 30, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Rh+ image with helmet and glasses worn — Rh+ Klyma Sunglasses
Everyone seems to be making sunglasses for cyclists these days, and so it’s difficult to work out which brand to trust. Fundamentally though, a good starting point is always to look towards Italy - the home of Rh+. The Italians know sport, they know style and they always bring this knowledge to their cycling products - with lots of performance features too.
September 29, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Elite Quick Motion in doorway close up — Elite Cycling – How to ride rollers
We’ve been using the Elite Quick Motion and Nero Smart rollers this year, both of which have technological advancements to help you stay on the trainer. However, riding the rollers can seem daunting and a recipe for an accident, but in truth it’s easier than you think. Time for us to give you some detail and confidence.
September 24, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Camelbak Rogue light with Chris — CAMELBAK Rogue Light Hydration Pack
In Camelbak's marketing material, they say that the Rogue lightweight pack is everything that you crave for on the everyday trail, by being: minimal, durable, cool and comfortable. They sent one to us here at Pedalnorth.com, in a lovely teal colour for us to try out and see if their marketing spin is true. It certainly looked the part on first impressions.
September 24, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda Galaxy Skinsuit front — Choosing The Right Skinsuit
Whether you ride a road bike, time trial, triathlon or MTB, you've probably landed on this website looking for the best skinsuit for your needs. For those who are unfamiliar, a skinsuit is an aero short-sleeved or long-sleeves onesie made of lightweight cloth that is particularly developed for cycling.
September 10, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Maddy Craft Cadence backpack riding — Craft Cadence Backpack for Commuters
Cycling to work is not my forte. I usually take the car but having recently converted my underused mountain bike to a hybrid and still neglected to get myself into gear (haha) I was given the chance to test Craft Cadences commuter backpack.

My first test-run was set to be a precarious one. I had meal prepped soup and wasn't sure how well it would travel in a flimsy tub with a not-so-secure lid. But all was well.
September 8, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

TRR 5 — TRR Pro Advanced Collagen part 2
Starting the TRR product review, it comes in a snazzy 50ml snap cap bottle, housed inside a box of ten bottles - 3 boxes in total. Mine was cherry flavoured, and once opened it revealed a thick, light brown liquid. Down the hatch and I was instantly smacked by the sharp and sour taste, which actually I came to enjoy, if not crave every day!
September 6, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Pink Camo studio shot by Christian — DS Pro Road Warrior Pink Camo Kit
Super Lightweight and quick drying fabric properties ensure that the DS PRO Road Warrior in Pink Camo is the ideal ladies kit for summer. Also, the shorts are nicely cut short too, which means that my legs get an extra level of tanning 😉
September 1, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Chris and RH+ Trail shorts — RH+ MTB Trail Shorts
Mountain bike shorts are not something I’ve spent much time thinking about recently. In fact, I’ve ridden in the same pair of shorts for years. However when Italian cycling brand RH+ Cycling asked us to try out their range of Trail and Mountain biking apparel, I thought it was time to get back on the trails.
September 1, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Pink Camou in road edited — Bringing the outdoors indoors with Elite
Who could have imagined that a cycling trainer could simulate cycling so amazingly close to reality? Nowadays, technology has reached a very advanced level, and brands like Elite from Italy are leading the way. For example, look at the top of the range rollers that Elite have invented, fully interactive and is truly something amazing - I refer to "Nero interactive rollers".
August 26, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda yellow swimsuit — The Athletes Guide to Hydration and Recovery
Along with the rigorous training and exercise that are routinely accomplished, athletes must be more health-conscious and pay attention to signs of stress on the body. They heavily invest in their bodies because it is the most important asset for an athlete. Of all the energy drinks and products available, how many actually deliver?
August 14, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Robert Biehler Supreme road cycling — BIEHLER Signature Mens Bib Shorts
A good jersey needs great bibs, and these Signature shorts from Biehler are a worthy ambassador product for this high end performance brand. Time to take a look then,at what makes Biehler so special.
August 14, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Robert Biehler Supreme jersey close up — Biehler Supreme Mens Jersey
Biehler is one of those cycling brands that are simply reliable. Their clothing range is of the highest quality and made with the very best fabrics, using their vast experience from the pro riders that Biehler work with.
The Supreme jersey is testament to their adherence to design and performance.
August 13, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

stoneman Italy Bike Hotels — Stoneman Trail Mountain Bike Challenge
If you’re a lover of mountains and adventure and you ride a mountain bike, then you’ll love the Stoneman Trail in the Dolomites. The route sits neatly in the mountains in the north of Italy and briefly crosses the border in Austria. With a distance of over 100km, this mountain bike challenge has a number of days in which to complete the ride, visiting certain checkpoints along the way, so that your ride can be verified. It’s a challenge and a tough one, but ultimately it’s up to you.
August 13, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Diane in SIGR Sverigeloppet Black — SIGR Sverigeloppet Black Jersey
“Beautiful, comfortable cycling jerseys for going fast in. But that also look great at the coffee stop”.
Diane Vilarem has been out testing this stylish ladies jersey from Swedish brand, SIGR
August 11, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Voom Rapid Recovery Shake bag — VOOM Rapid Recovery Shake
Madison Curzon recently took up triathlon and we thought that she'd benefit from some VOOM power, with their Rapid Recovery Shake. Read her thoughts here.
August 9, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Diane Sigr Descent jersey on steps — SIGR Team Descent Jersey
“Beautiful, comfortable cycling jerseys for going fast in. But that also look great at the coffee stop” 🙂

Stylish Viking brand Sigr was born in Umeå, in the cold and dark parts of northern Sweden. As the focus of this brand is to manage wet and cold days, they wanted to see how it performs on the hot French Riviera. The first impression of this model is really “wow, I love the design”!
August 5, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda lemon coloured open jersey and sunnies — Skincare for Triathletes
Triathletes are considered some of the healthiest individuals on the planet. Apart from the constant exercise, most of them are often incredibly conscious about what they eat and their health.

However, because of constant exposure to the sun and other chemicals, these triathletes are also in danger of having their skin damaged or, worse, having skin issues. With that being said, here are some skin care tips for triathletes.
August 3, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda beach run — Signs and Symptons of Overtraining in Triathlon
Most beginner athletes, including triathletes, have the opinion that at each training session you need to give all the best - only then you can achieve the result 🙁
July 31, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Lenzerheide bike-kingdom-weisshorn-trail — Lenzerheide to Arosa and Chur MTB Route
Lenzerheide and Arosa is the ultimate venue for mountainbikers. The two valley sides of Lenzerheide, 'Red Peak' and 'Western Summits', as well as the foothills to the north and south are the real trail paradise for mountainbikers to visit from all over the world.
July 31, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

LoreOne_product — Lore One 3D Cycling Shoe
The LOREOne performance cycling shoe looks across all aspects of how the foot works, and how each aspect of the foot can differ in structure and use for various people. Rather than following the traditional footwear design, LORE scan the foot and produce an exact wrapped LORE shoe, encased in carbon, which according to their pre-production research and testing maximises performance and power outputs.
July 30, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Furka Pass by nigel-tadyanehondo-d30E78EkCIE-unsplash — Furka Pass Cycling Route
Sean Connery took to these roads in the classic Bond Movie 'Goldfinger', and now you too can, as you ride through spectacular scenery and enjoy the breathtaking mountain roads of Switzerland.
July 29, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Pippo Marani (2) — Trail building the ELECTRIC SNAKE for Val di Sole World Championships
The UCI MTB 2021 World Championships will be held in Val di Sole from 25 to 29 August. But how is a world cup track created? Who is a trail builder and how does one become one? THOK E-Bikes asked a real guru (Italian but internationally renowned): Pippo Marani. He uses THOKs E-Bikes to move around the slopes.
July 28, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa DS Pro Pink Camou rear — Summer Cycling in a Pandemic
It’s summer, but it’s not really summer. Yes, the sun is high and warm, but we simply can’t enjoy it in the way that we want to. Our writers were supposed to be competing in and writing about the legendary Trans Alp mountain bike race this year - but covid travel restrictions put paid to it.
July 26, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

OS Map image new style — New Ordnance Survey Mapping
We're changing how we share Ordnance Survey mapping of our routes. From August 2021 there'll be far more mapping options available to you, and the ability to do 'fly throughs'.

Read about the reaons and benefits here.
July 25, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Diane RH+ Jersey 4 — RH+ Ladies Fashion Jersey
Riding in and testing the RH+ range this summer has been fun, thanks to the quality and the designs. And, unlike many brands, who simply create the same jersey in a different colour or pattern, RH+ design extensively. Welcome then to their ladies 'Fashion' jersey
July 25, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Diane RH+ Jersey 1 — RH+ Volata Bibshorts
Choosing the right bib shorts is a tricky business. There's far more to think about than you'd imagine. Thankfully, brands like RH+ know this and take time in developing every aspect, ensuring your comfort in the saddle.
July 25, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

m-u-l-e-pro-14-hydration-pack-14l-with-3l-100oz-reservoir-p28-2971_image — Camelbak Mule Pro 14 Backpack
There are so many options for biking backpacks these days. However, Camelbak have revisited the classic Mule pack, and they've created something rather special. We took a close look at it over spring and early summer.
July 15, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Elite Tuo Trainer mirror shot 1 — Elite Tuo – Summer Rescue
Summer cycling can hit and miss due to the unexpected weather. Thankfully Elite have developed interactive trainers like the TUO that aren't too concerned about the rain. Using the Elite 'My E-Training' app with the TUO, you can cycle around the world when heavy sorms and showers stop your outside fun.
July 14, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda runner in yellow shorts4 — Triathlon Training – Brick Workouts
Training for 2 disciplines back to back - brick training. It'stough but worthwhile, and triathlon coach Nadezhda guides you through the process with this great article.
July 5, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda Dainty Blue Bibs banner — DS Pro Dainty Blue Bib Shorts for Women
The dainty cycling shorts from dynamic young brand DS Pro are designed just for women, like everything from this stylish company. They’re the newest and hottest trends in town and look fantastic.
July 5, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Nadezhda Nana Jersey Dainty Blue bibs — DS Pro Nana Blue and Black Ladies Jersey
Looking good and feeling good on the bike is important - especially to women athletes.Thankfully, DS Pro know this and their latest jerseys are designed with performance and style at their heart. Time to take a look at this chic Nana jersey deisgn then...
July 5, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

TRR cherry-bottle1080_1 — TRR Pro Advanced Collagen
As we get older,it seems to take longer to get over injury issues and back to training. I eat a healthy diet and I look after myself; but now I find myself looking for something else to help get back to training quicker and stay fresh for longer. Step in TRR Nutrition.
June 28, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Elite Green Bottle in mountains close up — Elite Bio Green Bottles
It gives me great pleasure to ride a bike in the forest, to hear the birds chirping, to enjoy the landscapes and to see other creatures which live in the wilderness.
Thankfully, we have lots of wild and remote and very beautiful paces here in Transylvania and Romania. It’s very important to treat nature as if it were our home; to keep it clean, to take care of it and not to exploit it.
June 28, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

RH+ Elite shorts — RH+ Ladies Elite Shorts
If you're looking for a strap free short that stays firmly in place, then these stylish performance shorts from RH+ could be the right fit for you. They're a comfortable, high performance short, with typical Italian styling.
June 24, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Diane RH+ Venere jersey seated — RH+ Venere Ladies Jersey
RH+ are a stylish Italian brand across numerous sports. This summer, Diane and the team are looking at their latest designs. Here's their stylish Venere performance jersey for women, tested by Diane in the South of France sun.
June 23, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Larisa Elite Green Bottle salute — Elite Summer Performance
As we reach the middle of the year, Larisa and Robert write about how their use of the Elite interactive trainers has prepared them and ensured that they've got early season smiles on the long cycling miles.
June 17, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Diane Biehler Supreme selfie — Biehler Signature Ladies Bib Shorts
Stylish performance bib shorts from German brand Biehler ,tested in the South of France by Diane - are these shorts as good as they look - read on and find out 🙂
June 17, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

Diane Biehler Supreme selfie 2 — Biehler Supreme Cycling Jersey
Biehler like to design modern cycle clothing that also perfroms at the highest level. Riding in the south of France is uncompromising, with steep hills and a hot sun, so kit needs to work well. And, as a women, it also needs to look good - so let's take a look 😉
June 17, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

jannis-brandt-mmsQUgMLqUo-unsplash — Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast
Here’s the first of a series of healthy recipes from our Health & Fitness editor Nadezhda. It’ll get you firing on all cylinders and performing at your best all day long. Nutrition is a key element of any training plan, and these recipes from Nadezhda will help you to create your own nutrition routine.
June 8, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

simon-haslett-3yF_2a-Pbl0-unsplash — Richmond Park to Chichester Cycle Route
How about a cycling route that takes you from London, through the Surrey and Sussex hills, with the South Downs waiting for you,as you approach historic Chichester.
This is an excellent route for a two day trip into the hills, using Chichester as an overnight halt.
May 26, 2021/by Pedalnorth Website

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