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A Biker’s Paradise: Shredding the Sölden Trails with the Škoda KODIAQ

December 2, 2021 at 9:11 am6 min reading

Buddhists say that those who want to achieve happiness should live in the here and now. We decided to honour this teaching and went with bikers Michal Maroši and Jakub Vencl to Sölden, Austria, which is a paradise for every biker.

Introducing the Bikefluencer: Three Tales of Inspiration, Perseverance and Change

November 12, 2019 at 10:46 am7 min watching

Family

Our last year’s Why We Ride? elicited many responses from cycling fans from all walks of life and we couldn’t help but notice a reoccurring pattern – personal stories about the spark that started or rekindled someone’s passion for cycling. We kept coming back to…

Van der Poel Wins Third European Cyclocross Championship in a Row and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling

November 11, 2019 at 12:00 pm3 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Another Monday is here and our news from the world of cycling with it! So, what did you miss?

How to Introduce the Bicycle to Your Parents

November 4, 2019 at 1:24 pm5 min reading

Family

Discovering cycling can be life changing. It’s an endless source of fun and it gives your freedom, a cheap method of transport, and consistent exercise. That’s why introducing a family member to cycling can be one of the best gifts you can give. Here are…

Meet the Women’s Only Mountain Biking Festival

November 1, 2019 at 12:37 pm7 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Since kicking off in 2015, Roam Bike Fest has become a destination event for women mountain biking enthusiasts from around the United States and beyond. The first of its kind, Roam is three days of trail shredding, socializing, learning, and non-stop good times. With hundreds of bikes…

How to Store the Bike Away for the Winter

November 1, 2019 at 11:39 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Despite the resolutions we make each year at about the same time, swearing that we’ll cycle even through winter, most of us give up with first November showers. Putting a bicycle aside for the winter is not as complicated as in the case of a…

The Girl Who Became an Elite Downhill Rider in Just One Year

October 30, 2019 at 12:56 pm7 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Monika Mixova (30) from the Czech Republic is a downhill rider living in the UK where she rocketed up to the top and started racing in the elite category after a single season. In the past, she travelled a lot and spent three years in…

Build Your Own Cycling Training Plan – Pro Tips

October 29, 2019 at 1:37 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

The best way to get to the next level as a cyclist is to have a plan. So far, we’ve covered how to work with the basic building blocks of such a plan but there’s always more to learn. How do you deal with unexpected…

Riding for Mental and Physical Health: An Interview with The Phat Cyclist

October 18, 2019 at 11:11 am7 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Travelling the country by bike with her husband, Jenny Melanson is on a mission to promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle and show the world that cycling is not a one-size-fits-all sport. A certified translator from Canada who loves her vinyl collection, good food, wine, and,…

Planning for the Worst as a Cyclist

October 15, 2019 at 7:36 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

You’ve pedalled thirty miles away from civilisation, you’re relishing the fresh mountain air, and your legs feel strong. Life on a bike is perfect until something goes wrong and you haven’t got the right kit to fix it. So, what essential kit do you take…