Author: M. Özgür Nevres

I am a software developer, a former road racing cyclist (at the amateur level), and a science enthusiast. Also an animal lover! I write about cycling on this website, cycling-passion.com. I also take care of stray cats & dogs. Please consider supporting me on Patreon.

Mountain biking Cycling Tourism

HERO summer 2020: the HERO spirit is back

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date July 18, 2020
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Get ready for a summer-worthy of HEROes: make the most of the HERO SUMMER 2020 offer running between 16 July and 13 September. Three nights for all cyclists who want to pedal on tracks of the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world. Bikers can also request the services of expert Mountain Bike Guides or rent a top-notch Specialized bike. A unique occasion to experience the HERO atmosphere from a different angle: revel in amazing days surrounded by nature and explore your MTB passion to the fullest in the run-up of the 2021 edition of the HERO.

Training and Nutrition Bicycles and Equipment

OREKA Training launches O5 – a revolutionary direct-drive machine

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date July 15, 2020
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OREKA, the company of Indoor Training goods will launch a new and revolutionary direct drive system, the new OREKA O5. The new machine will bring the riders the opportunity to feel free when pedaling thanks to an adjustable balancing system that allows the rider to move the bicycle like outdoor.

Hors Catégorie

Sporthilfe Heroes Run 2020 reaches the 100,000 km goal

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date July 8, 2020
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The SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020 was a success! The initiative took place over the course of the last week with the goal of collecting 100,000 km on its dedicated app by exercising. A Sporthilfe Alto Adige initiative, its aim was to become a symbol of hope after months of lockdown due to the health emergency as well as a way of thanking everyone involved on the front line during this period – health operators, the police, and families, too. SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN was backed by countless athletes, including Dorothea Wierer, who raised funds to support young, talented South Tyrolean athletes. ‘Bursting with energy – let’s restart together!’

Hors Catégorie

Sporthilfe Heroes Run 2020: South Tyrol, ‘Bursting With Energy – Time To Restart Together!’

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Post date June 25, 2020
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Sporthilfe Heroes Run 2020, cycling. ©wisthaler.com

Use the SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN app to take part in the SPORTHILFE HEROES RUN 2020 by registering your kilometres on foot or by bike in South Tyrol with the common goal of reaching 100,000 km between Saturday 27th June and Sunday 5th July 2020. The initiative is promoted by Sporthilfe Alto Adige and represents a powerful symbol of a region getting back on its feet as well as offering its thanks to the heroes that worked in hospitals and the A&E during the emergency.

Special Bicycles Bicycles and Equipment

Decode your individuality: Repete launches a new personalization service

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date June 15, 2020
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Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech bicycle manufacturer, Repete, is launching a new service, “Decode Your Individuality.” From now on, customers will be able to convey their character with distinctive frame colors. Color codes form a functional connection between your spirit and the appearance of your finished bike.

Tags North American Handmade Bicycle Show

Races

2020 Granfondo Stelvio Santini on ROUVY: the winners are Wolfgang A. Pappler and Laura Arango

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Post date June 13, 2020
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The virtual version of the Granfondo Stelvio Santini took place on the indoor cycling platform ROUVY on last Sunday with Wolfgang A. Pappler and Laura Arango emerging as overall winners in the Stelvio time trial.

The top six ranked cyclists – three men and three women – will all receive a Santini Cycling Wear kit while the two winners will also receive free entry to the 2021 Granfondo Stelvio Santini.

Races

2020 Granfondo Stelvio Santini on Rouvy: Conquer The King of Climbs Virtually

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Post date May 28, 2020
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2020 Granfondo Stelvio Santini is coming to ROUVY

The final climb in the Granfondo Stelvio Santini is coming to ROUVY: the famous indoor cycling platform will be allowing all cycling fans to tackle the Stelvio Pass climb on June 7, the day the Valtellina Granfondo should have taken place. The top three men and the top three women finishers will receive prizes of Santini Cycling Wear technical clothes, while the fastest man and fastest woman will also get two free entries each to the 2021 Granfondo Stelvio Santini.

Special Bicycles Bicycles and Equipment Classic/Retro bicycles Cycling Records Hour Record

Pinarello ESPADA (Indurain’s Hour Record breaking bike in 1994)

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date May 25, 2020
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Pinarello Espada (Pinarello Sword) — Pinarello Espada

Designed and developed during the last millennium, Pinarello ESPADA was way ahead of its time. It was the bike that Miguel Indurain used while breaking the Hour Record. One of the most iconic bikes ever produced, it is also known as “Pinarello Sword” because espada means sword in English.

History and Legends

11 Little supporters of Fausto Coppi

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Post date May 23, 2020
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Today’s historic photo of the day is a very cute photo – eleven little supporters of Fausto Coppi, “il campionissimo” (two of them are actually Gino Bartali’s supporters – so the title should be 9 little supporters of Fausto Coppi and 2 little supporters of Gino Bartali). Anyway, the photo must be taken in 1958 because Coppi raced for the Bianchi-Pirelli team in 1958.

Bicycles and Equipment

Best Road Bikes Under $1,000 (2020 update)

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date May 21, 2020
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The Best Road Bikes Under $1,000 - Raleigh Revere 3 2020 — Raleigh Revere 3 2020

COVID-19 pandemic caused a cycling ‘explosion’ in the world. Riding a bike is fun, freeing, socially distant, and good for your health. A lot of people now consider cycling to commute from home to work or vice versa. Road bikes are not only good for performance rides but also great for commute: they are lightweight, agile, and fast. And it really feels great to ride a road bike. Unfortunately, high-end road bikes are expensive. But you don’t have to spend a lot of money on a road bike if you use it only for commuting – there are many cheaper alternatives. Here are the best road bikes under $1,000 (2020 update).