Cycling blog

How healthy is cycling?

Sports is healthy, that is well known. But you may wonder how effective cycling is when you want to lose weight, get fitter or for your general health. Comparing yourself to the top athletes on TV ...

How many calories do you burn cycling?

For some a goal for others it's a question we've all thought about: how many calories do I burn cycling? There are countless formulas and gadgets to track your calorie burn. As useful as this can ...

What should you pay attention to when purchasing good cycling socks?

A lot is written and spoken about the cycling sock. There are countless cycling sock fetishists looking for the perfect cycling sock. What exactly is the perfect cycling sock and what is the impor...

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...

The 5 most beautiful cycling routes in the vicinity of Radio Kootwijk

Radio Kootwijk, an icon in the hilly Veluwe landscape. Radio Kootwijk was used to communicate with the many Dutch Colonies at the time. Now, however, it is one of the most popular cycling areas in ...

Which cycling shirt do you wear in which weather conditions?

We all know it, the days are getting shorter and the temperature keeps dropping. Yet you think to yourself “I don't want to sit still, but what cycling jersey should I wear to keep me warm?”. In th...

The right cycling jersey for men: an absolute must!

When you complete your cycling outfit, wearing the right cycling shirt for men is super important. Therefore, when ordering cycling clothing, make sure that the cycling shirt meets your requirement...

Responsible production of cycling jerseys

In 2022, sustainability has become one of the biggest challenges. And the clothing industry has an important role in global sustainability. Acelera takes its responsibility and tries to limit the ...

Cycling in large sizes

Every cyclist who watches the Tour de France sees it: extremely trained and sinewy athletes. Not an ounce of fat, tight bodies and cycling clothing that looks like a second skin. However, such a bo...

Nutrition tips to lose weight with cycling

To lose weight it is crucial to feed your body properly, but how do you do this best in combination with cycling? In this article we discuss the best nutrition tips that will help you lose weight ...