In this category, you will find articles related to the practice of cycling. It will cover topics about hybrid bikes, road bikes, triathlon bikes, mountain bikes and even cover indoor cycling (smart trainers, apps, rocker plates and Peloton bikes for instance).
When I first started cycling indoor training, I was either on my turbo trainer at home or doing spin classes at the gym. In both cases, exercise bike and home trainer, I was surprised by how much I was sweating indoors. This is how it got me thinking about buying a mat from my setup at home. Since then, I…
When I first started triathlon, I was already used to running and cycling. So I just registered for a very short triathlon to understand the fuss about triathlons 😉 A friend let me borrow a tri suit. It had an integrated bra but it didn’t feel like my usual bra. It got me to wonder if I needed to wear…
When starting triathlon it is always rewarding to do your first race. In my case, I started triathlon by registering for a very short triathlon ‘just for fun’. And I got worried I didn’t have the right bike for the event. So let’s clarify what’s allowed and not allowed in triathlon. But also, what kind of bike do you need…
As triathletes, we are always looking for the best GPS smartwatch at the cheapest cost to record our workouts and race events. But not every watch is fit for the job. In this article, we will look at the Garmin Vivoactive watches (models 3 & 4). At first glance, the Vivoactive has plenty of features, lots of activity profiles, GPS…
Wondering where to ride in Zwift, this is a guide to help you choose a route for cycling. Whether you wonder which route is the flattest, the shortest, the longest… or which climb is harder… I will give you all the details to help you pick the best ride + a very nice printable infographic (for free!).
Specialized bicycles is one of the major American bike brand in the United States. Great quality bikes, loved by many of us, the brand is reknown for its durability and innovation. It’s one of the brands that many American people are proud of. However, it is a well-known fact that many bicycles are not manufactured on US soil. What about…
I bought a Garmin speed sensor several years ago as a recommendation from my triathlon buddies. When the battery died out for the first time, I rode a couple of times without the sensor and wondered how the speed was affected by this on my Garmin GPS unit. I did some research and I can now share with you all…
When I decided to do my first triathlon, I got lucky I had a friend from my cycling club who was also a triathlete. She let me borrow a trisuit and gave me a race belt without explaining what it was. Just that I would definitely need it. And I am so thankful for that! Let me tell you why…
To participate in a triathlon race, you will need to be properly recognizable by officials. You will have to wear race numbers that often come in the form of decal tattoos. Where should you wear them? How do you apply the tattoos properly? And finally, how do you remove them? This is what this article is all about. Where should…
All bikes come with handlebar tape by default but you will need to change it regularly. There are lots of brands and models available. But you probably wonder if all bar tapes have the same dimensions, in terms of length, width and thickness. This is why I gathered up all this information in a guide below to help you understand…
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