Cycling Passion

Cycling Matters: Top 5 Reasons for Using a Power Meter

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.

Robert Marchand dies aged 109

Robert Marchand, the French centenarian cyclist and the hour record holder for the 100+ and 105+ age groups, died on May 22, 2021, at the age of 109, at a care facility in Mitry-Mory, France.

Santini & UCI Partner Up With ANTWRP For A Casual Wear Take On The Rainbow Motif

Santini Cycling Wear and the UCI are launching a new partnership with Belgian men’s lifestyle brand, ANTWRP which has created a collection of fashion wear featuring the rainbow motif. ANTWRP will be displaying the UCI lifestyle collection in its high street and online stores and also selling the merchandise line created by Santini for the UCI. Equally, the ANTWRP collection will also be available through Santini’s online store.

Sitting Too Long? How Cycling Can Improve The Effects Of Your Sedentary Job

A bicycle, a camera, a smartphone, and a mug

On a global scale, the average time spent sitting down is 4.7 hours each day, according to the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Sitting down for too long every day has been linked to health issues. If you’re a cyclist who has a sedentary job, it’s important that you find what else can benefit you. But you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that cycling is a good antidote to the negative health consequences of sitting. So just how can it improve the effects of your sedentary job?

Santini and Unipublic introduce Vuelta a España 2021 jerseys

Vuelta a España 2021 jerseys, the four official Santini jerseys that will be worn by La Vuelta classification leaders were unveiled today in Madrid. Aside from the leader jerseys, which are made from recycled fabrics, five special kits celebrating five of the Spanish grand tour’s most iconic stages and the two official CERATIZIT Challenge by La Vuelta jerseys were also presented.

New Stromer ST5 with Blubrake ABS wins 2021 iF Design Award

An S-Pedelec with a fully frame-integrated ABS system that combines design, functionality, and safety: the new Stromer ST5 ABS is equipped with the anti-lock braking system by Blubrake – increased safety with no compromise on design. The forward-looking solution of the Swiss company won the prestigious 2021 iF Design Award.

15 Benefits of Coffee for Cyclists (And Which Coffee is the Best?)

Cyclists love coffee. Serious two-wheeled roadsters always include several café stops in their cycling adventures. Would it not be nice to know why caffeine is an essential aspect of the cycling tradition? Would you also love to learn the 15 benefits of coffee for cyclists and which coffee is the best? If you do, it would be wise to read this article.

Best road bikes for kids (2021 update)

Here are the best road bikes for kids which you can buy over the Internet in the year 2021. Which size you should buy? There are two important measurements: the height of the inside leg and the overall height of the rider.

How quick-release was invented in 1927

The quick-release mechanism was invented in 1927 by Tullio Campagnolo (Vicenza, 26 August 1901 – Vicenza, 3 February 1983).

Selle Italia And Ironman Expand Their Partnership and Launch a new Watt Special Edition

Selle Italia Watt Special Edition 2021 Gel Superflow Ironman

Already a partner of the IRONMAN European Series in the past two years, Selle Italia becomes the “Official Bicycle Saddle” and “Supplier Partner” of the IRONMAN Global Series. The new agreement also provides for the production and sale of a customized “Watt” triathlon saddle with the iconic IRONMAN logo, which will be available on online channels as well as in official merchandising at triathlon events marked with the “little red-man”.