Cycling blog

Cycling in colder weather

Sometimes it is difficult to find the motivation to keep cycling in the winter. When temperatures drop, it gets dark earlier and it rains more often. But if it is dry and there is even a sun shini...

Boost your fitness on the bike with this basic training

As a cyclist, it's important to know that your leg muscles aren't the only important part of cycling fitness. Cycling activates your glutes, back, shoulder, arm and neck muscles. That is why it is...

Understand the power meters on your road bike

Watts, kilojoules, FTP what do these data on your power meter mean? Find out the answer in this quick guide to bike power. If you want to get faster (and you do!), chances are you've decided to i...

Start cycling? Avoid these common mistakes

If you're just getting into cycling, you may already have read up on things like what kind of bike you need and how to set it up. Yet there are things that almost all novice cyclists forget to tak...

What is RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) and how do you use it while cycling?

When reading about training, you sometimes come across the term RPE - Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale. This is a scale that runs from 1 to 10 and is used to estimate your training intensity based...

How do you start cycling training as a beginner?

Regardless of age, everyone started cycling at some point. One just gets on a bike, or rides with a friend and the other takes a completely thought-out approach. In any case, it never hurts to foll...

Aerodynamics of a cyclist

Air resistance during cycling A cyclist is generally finished by two types of resistance: air and rolling resistance. Aerodynamics, as the word suggests, has to do with air resistance. The term...

Winter bike training tips: 10 helpful steps

Winter training is a test of your perseverance, commitment and motivation for every cycling race. With the 10 tips below you will make sure you reach your goals for the new cycling season! Exerci...

What is FTP and why is it important for cyclists?

You may have come across the term FTP more often when reading about training. In this article, we'll take a look at how to determine your FTP, what to do with that number, and how to improve your F...