Cycling Technology Archives

Digitalisation Is Taking Over E-Cycling: Do You Want It?

Yesterday at 1:46 pm2 min reading

Just like in many other areas of human activity, cycling is becoming increasingly intertwined with digitalisation. It’s no longer just about the pure experience of riding a bike. It’s about data that helps you while you ride, and about the data your ride itself generates…

20 Years and Counting: How The Bikes of the Tour de France Have Changed by Matt Stephens

July 1, 2023 at 6:00 am5 min reading

Road cycling

Since Škoda’s partnership with the Tour de France began 20 years ago, the bikes at the Tour have undergone remarkable transformations, fuelled by advancements in technology and the pursuit of optimal performance.

Off-Roading on an E-Bike: Is It Possible?

June 21, 2023 at 10:04 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Once upon a time, electric bikes were seen as the ‘lazy’ option, ridden only by older folk who had maybe retired and had little desire to push themselves physically. As we now know, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

New Cycling Tech: A Look at Self-Inflating Tyres and the 1X System by Matt Stephens

June 15, 2023 at 6:24 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Cycling technology is always evolving, with new innovations and advancements making their way into the sport every year. Two recent developments that have gained traction among professional teams are self-inflating tyres and the 1x system drivetrain. Although the latter has been around for a few…