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A bike helmet is one of the most magnificent kits that can save your life during an accident. Taking that into your consideration, you have to purchase a quality helmet.
However, there is a lot of confusion regarding how often a bike helmet should be replaced. In practical terms, it depends on the helmet condition, but the United States Government Testing Body, CPSC, suggests replacing a helmet every 5 to 10 years.
Continue reading “How Often Should You Replace a Bike Helmet?”Pilates is one of the hottest exercise trends of 2021. Not only is it popular in the US, but it’s also a certified hit in Europe as recent data predicts that the Pilates studios market in the continent will generate almost $50 billion by 2027. The majority of individuals have heard of Pilates, but are uncertain what it entails. In a nutshell, Pilates is a set of exercises performed with specialized equipment to develop flexibility, physical strength, and posture, as well as mental awareness.
Similar to cycling, the exercises need a great deal of precision and control, with a significant emphasis on technique. Some athletes and dancers have added Pilates to their fitness routines as it helps to enhance their performance, and cyclists may do well to incorporate this type of workout into their exercise routine. If you’re a cyclist who wants to shake up your fitness routine, consider Pilates and see how it can boost your performance.
Continue reading “The Benefits of Pilates for Cyclists”How fast can E-Bikes go? One of the common questions among the E-Biking community. Usually, an E-Bike can travel at nearly 20 Miles Per Hour (mph) (32 km/h) with no difficulty. But, remember that, after all, it ultimately reckons on you & your ability to pump.
Continue reading “How Fast Can E-bikes Go?”A beautiful and a bit funny photo of the Italian cyclists Claudio Chiappucci & Gianni Bugno, in the early 1990s. Cycling kits, especially the early helmets look very different back then.
Continue reading “Claudio Chiappucci & Gianni Bugno, 90s”The 2021 edition of the Tour de France was concluded on July 18, Sunday with Slovenian Tadej Pogačar defending his title. At the end of the last stage, Eurosport connected to the International Space Station (ISS) and it turned out astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory were watching the Tour de France live.
Continue reading “Astronauts aboard the ISS were watching the Tour de France live”Small, lightweight, and adaptive: Blubrake ABS G2, the second-generation of the e-bike-specific anti-lock braking system by Blubrake that prevents front wheel lock and rear-wheel lifting, comes as a further step forward in the development of technologies applied to electric bicycles, for a new braking experience that makes no shortcuts in terms of safety.
Continue reading “Blubrake ABS G2: improved performance in half the size”Once again this year, Selle Italia will be alongside Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel: the Treviso-based company is ready at the starting line of one of the most loved and popular marathons, to celebrate 32 years of collaboration.
Continue reading “Sella Italia, Official Partner of The Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel: 32 Years Of History”Imagine you begin pedaling from the start of Stage 17 of this year’s Tour de France. First, you would bike approximately 70 miles (112 km) with a gradual increase in elevation of around 1,300 feet (400 m). But you’ve yet to hit the fun part: the Hautes-Pyrénées mountains. Over the next 40 miles (64 km) you would have to climb three mountain peaks with a net increase of a mile (1.6 km) in elevation. On the fittest day of my life, I might not even be able to finish Stage 17 – much less do it in anything remotely close to the five hours or so the winner will take to finish the ride. And Stage 17 is just one of 21 stages that must be completed in the 23 days of the tour.
John Eric Goff, University of Lynchburg
Continue reading “How many calories do riders burn during the Tour de France?”Team Qhubeka NextHash announces that the team partners with the iconic luxury fashion brand Burberry for the Tour de France 2021. The team also unveiled its new kit for 2021 edition of the French grand tour.
Continue reading “Burberry Partners with Team Qhubeka NextHash for the Tour de France 2021”Amid the standstill caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a surge of cycling activity continues to be recorded. Cyclists all around the world accumulated 8.1 billion miles and elevation gain of 400 billion feet, according to Strava’s Year in Sport, covering October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2020.
Continue reading “Cycling Matters: Top 5 Reasons for Using a Power Meter”
