There are a million reasons you can list to avoid riding outside: It’s cold, the streets are messy so you’re going to have to clean your bike, you don’t feel like your gloves are warm enough, your bike is on the trainer already, that one place you like to stop is closed in the winter […]
Update: Wilco Kelderman has fractured vertebrae after car collides with Bora-Hansgrohe training ride
On Saturday a car caused an accident for several riders from Bora-Hansgrohe, including new signing Wilco Kelderman, while the group was training near Lake Garda in Northern Italy, the team reported. A group of seven riders were involved in the vehicle-caused crash, and at first the team said that with new signing Wilco Kelderman, third […]
Kelderman and Selig left with concussions after Bora-Hansgrohe riders suffer an accident with car while training
On Saturday a car caused an accident for several riders from Bora-Hansgrohe, including new signing Wilco Kelderman, while the group was training near Lake Garda in Northern Italy, the team reported. TEAM UPDATE: Today during training, some our riders were involved in an accident with a car. Wilco Kelderman, Rüdiger Selig and Andreas Schillinger were […]
Gumwall tires for every occasion
For a number of years now gumwall tires have been one of the more popular cycling aesthetic trends. The tires (often referred to as skinwalls, though, technically some will say there is a distinction between the two) give bikes a classic and classy. Traditionally, gumwalls were known for having lower rolling resistance and a suppler […]
The best Zwift routes for your group meetup
One of the great features of Zwift is the group meetup function. If you want to get together and ride with friends virtually, this funciton allows you to organize a ride on a specific time and date. Although Zwift only opens a few worlds per day, when you create a meetup you can access to […]
Meet the Canadians racing for Israel Cycling Academy in 2021
This season WorldTour team Israel Start-Up Nation announced that its continental team, Israel Cycling Academy, would be refocused for 2021. Israel Cycling Academy will continue to work as a bridge to Israel Start-Up Nation, but it will now be a U23 continental team, recruiting young talent from around the world. Two Canadians, Robin Plamondon and […]
Why defrosting your hands and feet after a cold ride hurts so much and how to avoid the pain
Ask any cyclists what part of their body gets the coldest on winter rides and they will likely answer the hands and feet. Mostly immobilized during a ride, these extremities are prone to getting very cold—despite our best efforts to keep them warm. If you’ve ever under-dressed for the weather you’ll remember the excruciatingly painful […]
How to hack any bike into a Peloton bike
Peloton, the massively popular indoor spin bike company, has been branching out in its products. The Peloton app, which doesn’t require the pricy Peloton bike, has a variety of fitness class offerings. Priced at $12.99/mo after a two month free trial, the app is full of guided exercise classes in disciplines such as strength, yoga, […]
Liv Racing reveals unique floral team kit
Liv cycling, the exclusive title sponsor for Liv Racing (formerly known as CCC-Liv), announced the team’s new kit for 2020. The kit is a major departure from the bright orange of CCC. Purple (or aubergine), pink and touches of green will be the 2021 colours for the newly revamped team. The kit was designed by […]
Lazer launches new wallet-friendly Sphere and Sphere MIPS road helmets
Lazer has released a new helmet, the Sphere, a budget-friendly road helmet with trickle down technology and styling from Lazer’s flagship G1 helmet. The Belgian helmet designers created the Sphere and Sphere MIPS to based on cyclist’s natural riding position. RELATED: Lazer unveils G1 superlight helmet for Yorkshire worlds The helmet was made with a […]
The basics of power in cycling and why you need a power meter
In his cycling bible, Training and Racing with a Power Meter, Hunter Allen says that, “a power meter is probably the best tool ever developed for a cyclist who wants to reach new thresholds of achievement.” You’ve probably heard about these expensive devices, but do you know exactly what they do, how they work and […]
Review: Peppermint Chalet Hybrid jacket and pants
Peppermint Cycling co.’s chalet collection is introduced as “the layering experience”. The Quebec-based women’s cycling clothing company designed these items as a breathable yet warm hybrid of winter exercise clothing and outdoor loungewear. I tested the Chalet Hybrid navy jacket and Chalet burgundy Hybrid pants. When I first got the items I wasn’t sure what […]