Cycling Passion

How can poor living conditions hamper your cycling abilities?

Post author By Jane Sandwood
Post date September 28, 2020
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Motion sickness and cycling — 1 in 3 people are likely to experience motion sickness at some point in their lives. Image: Clem Onojeghuo it can be prevented, if you take precautions and look after your health before and after riding. If you feel nauseous while cycling or after your ride, here's how you can kick motion sickness to the curb.

There is a vital link between the conditions in which you live and your health and wellbeing, yet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that indoor air quality in many American homes is between two to five times worse than it is outside. Poor air quality is linked to a host of health conditions that can interfere with your ability and goals as a cyclist – including respiratory, cardiovascular, and allergy-related problems. It can also affect your mental health. Air quality, however, is just one aspect of home life that is related to your ability to practice and enjoy various sports like cycling.

Santini and the UCI renew their partnership and reveal the new ecological UCI World Champion jerseys

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date September 27, 2020
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David Lappartient and Monica Santini — David Lappartient, President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Monica Santini, Santini Cycling Wear CEO.

Santini Cycling Wear and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) are pleased to announce that they have signed a partnership agreement for another four-year period (2021-2024). The announcement comes during the 2020 UCI Road World Championships in Imola, Italy. From 2021 onwards, the partnership will see the introduction of the new ecological UCI World Champion jersey for all disciplines made exclusively of sustainable fabrics and delivered in compostable packaging. Additionally, Santini becomes the Official Provider of UCI merchandising. The two partners will release two separate merchandising lines including a series of products and accessories featuring the UCI logo and the rainbow stripes, the symbol of the UCI World Championships.

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Training and Nutrition

Hydration while cycling: does it matter what you drink?

Post author By Jane Sandwood
Post date September 23, 2020
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Hydration is important — *Sports drink* is a beverage that designed to help athletes rehydrate when body fluids are depleted after training or competition. Electrolyte replacement promotes proper rehydration, which is important in delaying the onset of fatigue during exercise. As the primary fuel utilized by exercising muscle, carbohydrates are important in maintaining exercise and sport performance. There are three types of sport drinks:

Some contain a higher concentration of salt and sugar than the human body: **Hypertonic sport drinks**.

Some contain a lower concentration of salt and sugar than the human body: **Hypotonic sport drinks**.

Some contain similar concentrations of salt and sugar as in the human body: **Isotonic drinks**.

*Isotonic drinks* are often preferred by athletes because they contain a small amount of carbohydrate (less than 8%) and sodium. This carbohydrate content provides a small amount of extra energy – always helpful on a long run – but it's the sodium that's crucial. In isotonic drinks, you find the same concentration of sodium as you get in blood plasma. Here's how the word came about: "iso" means "equal", and "tonos" means "pressure" in Greek language. Put them together and you get "isotonic". Photo: totalwomenscycling.com

Staying hydrated is important for overall good health lubricating joints, removing waste, delivering nutrients, and regulating temperatures. Without adequate liquids, you may become dehydrated and your body cannot operate properly. Good hydration is crucial, too when you’re cycling because it affects your performance on the saddle. Above all, it is vital to know how different beverages can influence the way you ride because not all liquids have a positive effect on your body.

Hors Catégorie

Couples should ride a tandem bike – here’s why

Post author By Jane Sandwood
Post date September 17, 2020
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Image: A Couple on a tandem bicycle in Paris on Wikipedia

Couples that exercise together are not only healthier, but they’re also happier and get along better than those who don’t. Studies have shown that those who exercise together report higher satisfaction in their relationships, and married people who workout together have more positive marital events than negative ones. If you’re looking for a way to bond with your partner and strengthen your relationship at the same time, why not try riding a tandem bike? Although going on regular bike riding dates on separate bikes can enhance your health and well-being, there’s something about pedaling together on one bike that really brings a couple together. Here are all the reasons why you should ride a tandem bike with your significant other.

Cycling Tips

The Greener Way To Maintain Your Bike

Post author By Jane Sandwood
Post date September 13, 2020
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Studies estimate that switching to a bike from a car can reduce your carbon output by more than 10 times cumulatively. Cycling is leading the way in terms of green transportation. Strategies like improving more sustainable ways of production, upcycling or repurposing bikes, and using more environmentally friendly cleaning products are all gaining traction as ways to improve cycling’s impact on the planet. Cleaning is necessary in order to maintain a functioning bike over the course of its use. Effective cleaning can not only ensure a consistent ride but also lengthen the ultimate lifespan of your bike. Using greener cleaners is the natural next step for someone who is looking to minimize their impact on the planet by cycling.

Training and Nutrition

Here’s why sleep is so important for losing weight

Post author By The Conversation
Post date September 9, 2020
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Julian Alaphilippe sleeps with bicycle — Julian Alaphilippe sleeping with bicycle

When it comes to weight loss, diet, and exercise are usually thought of as the two key factors that will achieve results. However, sleep is an often-neglected lifestyle factor that also plays an important role.

Bicycles and Equipment

Selle Italia celebrates president’s 80th birthday and launches the new company logo

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date September 3, 2020
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On the occasion of last night’s party to celebrate the 80th birthday of President Giuseppe Bigolin, Selle Italia, the Treviso company also unveiled its new corporate logo. An event, held at the Asolo Golf Club, was attended by cycling champions of the past and numerous friends of the Bigolin family to celebrate the President’s birthday and to celebrate, with the renewal of the logo, the push towards the future that has always characterized the company.

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NTT Pro Cycling celebrates 10 years with Qhubeka at the 2020 Tour de France

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date August 29, 2020
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The UCI WorldTeam cycling team based in South Africa, NTT Pro Cycling celebrates 10 years with Qhubeka at the 2020 Tour de France. This partnership has seen the team play a major role in the efforts to assist young people and healthcare workers in rural communities across South Africa.

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Races

Giacomo Nizzolo wins European Road Championship Title

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date August 27, 2020
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Giacomo Nizzolo wins the European Road Championship Title

After winning the Italian national title on Sunday, August 27, Giacomo Nizzolo backed that championship-winning ride up with another today, by winning the European road race title.

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CORE Body Temperature to debut at 2020 Tour de France

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date August 24, 2020
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Improve your training and competitive performance with Core Body Temperature monitoring

Innovative Swiss Sports Performance Tech, CORE Body Temperature finally gives Performance Athletes Accurate, Accessible, and Easy Temperature Metrics.