COVID-19 Archives

Le Tour’s Anti-COVID protocol: “Do not get too close to the spectators – Social distancing, no selfies, no autograph.”

June 5, 2023 at 8:55 am3 min reading

Road cycling

The prestigious cycling competition, the Tour de France, is set to roll out a stringent anti-COVID protocol for this year’s event. In an effort to stymie the spread of the coronavirus, riders and team staff will be prevented from signing autographs and dining outside of…

500 New Bike Lanes in Manila as a Result of the Pandemic Lockdown

February 15, 2022 at 3:48 pm5 min reading

Urban cycling

Everyone who has ever had an experience with road congestions in the Filipino capital of Manila would have never imagined the change. In mere nine months, the municipality managed to complete over 500 kilometres of cycling lanes.

The Importance of the Social Bike Ride Post-Pandemic

February 4, 2022 at 6:40 pm6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

I’m not sure about you but I don’t know a single person who hasn’t found the pandemic at least somewhat difficult. The spectrum of struggle is certainly a wide one and most of us sit firmly somewhere on that line, often moving up and down…

Stress and Anxiety Can Be a Barrier to Cycling: Here’s How to Overcome it

August 5, 2021 at 8:08 am5 min reading

Health & Training

New research from McMaster University suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic created a paradox where mental health has become a motivator as well as a barrier to physical activity. Is there a way to stick to a regular cycling routine even when times are tough? The…

Why Covid Lockdowns Made Us Gain Weight

July 23, 2021 at 9:55 am6 min reading

Health & Training

There’s one thing that connected all of us throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We all had to spend a long time in lockdowns, unable to live the way we would like. This disruption to our routines wasn’t without consequences. It tested our eating habits, training schedule,…

4 Ways Cycling Can Improve Your Mental Health as We Navigate the “New Normal”

July 23, 2021 at 9:51 am6 min reading

Health & Training

There is no denying the fact that the impact of COVID-19 on mental health has been tremendous. Many prominent voices in the field of psychology have expressed concern and emphasised the need to devote resources to mental health going forward. As The Guardian reported earlier…

Peter Sagan After Covid

April 26, 2021 at 8:46 am5 min reading

Road cycling

At age 31, after suffering from Covid-19 in early February and with his Bora-Hansgrohe team apparently looking to dump him to use his 5 million euro salary to groom promising young racers, you could think that Peter Sagan’s confidence might be suffering a bit.

Paris-Roubaix Unlikely to Go Ahead and Other Important News from the World of Cycling

March 22, 2021 at 12:38 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

Another Monday is here, and so is our news from the world of cycling. So, what did you miss?

Facemasks to Make Cyclists Breathe Easier

March 8, 2021 at 2:22 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

As with all cycling gear, comfort and safety are the primary requisites for what face mask you wear on your rides. However, the face masks used while walking around and shopping may not be appropriate when riding a bike. This is not a cause for…

Cycling Through Uncertain Times: Tips for Keeping Motivation High

February 26, 2021 at 2:45 pm6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

After a winter unlike any other, there is undoubtedly much anticipation as spring starts to emerge. With the status of many summer cycling events still undetermined, though, a real edge of uncertainty remains. If 2020 taught us anything, it is that we can’t always count…