Cycling Passion

Santini’s winter cycling line a winner at the Polartec Apex awards

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date December 3, 2019
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Santini Winter Line 2019 (featured) — Santini's entire Winter Cycling 2019 line was one of the winners of the prestigious Polartec Apex Awards for stylishly-designed, on-trend products that use and enhance the characteristics and technologies of the American company's fabrics. The jacket, bib-tights, base layer and glove liners, all Italian-made, adapt effortlessly to the rapid variations in temperature typical of autumn and winter, to provide wearers with the perfect heat balance in all conditions.

Finding a way to keep pedaling when the temperatures drop sharply is the real challenge facing all cycling fans throughout the winter season. Santini Cycling Wear has responded to this dilemma with a line of winter apparel made from Polartec fabrics that deliver unparalleled performance.

The jacket, bib-tights, base layer, and glove liners, all Italian-made, adapt effortlessly to the rapid variations in temperature typical of autumn and winter, to provide wearers with the perfect heat balance in all conditions.

It is no coincidence that the entire line was one of the winners of the prestigious Polartec Apex Awards for stylishly-designed, on-trend products that use and enhance the characteristics and technologies of the American company’s fabrics.

Cycling Climbs

Is Your Beard Slowing You Down?

Post author By Jane Sandwood
Post date November 28, 2019
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Around 33% of Americans have facial hair, as well as many cycling legends like Bradley Wiggins and Dan Craven. However, there is a widespread belief that any body hair at all negatively impacts aerodynamics, which could actually slow you down as you ride. It may only make the tiniest difference, but over long distances, it could add up and cost a cyclist first place in a competition. If you are a passionate cycler but love your facial hair, then you are probably wondering if there is an effect at all and, if so, how big that effect is. A beard is a great way to stay warm during winter cycling, but is it having an effect on your time?

Cycling Tips

Feeling Nauseous While Cycling? Here’s How To Kick Motion Sickness To The Curb

Post author By Jane Sandwood
Post date November 26, 2019
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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.

Motion sickness is a common condition, and 1 in 3 people are likely to experience it at some point in their lives. While this condition is often associated with car travel, some people may also experience dizziness or nausea while riding a bike. However, it’s important to know that feeling nauseous while cycling isn’t caused by the same factors that contribute to motion sickness while riding in vehicles. Moreover, 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.

Cycling Tips

Getting Creative To Beat The Winter Chill

Post author By Jane Sandwood
Post date November 21, 2019
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Two cyclists in winter — It's never too cold to cycle if you're wearing the right clobber. Cold weather forces your body to work much harder to heat up and burn calories. The contrast of warm air to freezing air in the lungs couldn't be more shocking for many enthusiasts, and this is especially felt at speed when on a bike. Image: Lynn Bye

The onset of ice and snow is no reason to leave the bike at home, but it is undeniable that cold weather brings greater risks to cyclists. According to one October 2018 study published in the Safety Science journal and primarily geared towards testing the effectiveness of yellow vests, there is a 10% increased risk of accidents during winter.

Races Cycling Tips Cyclists and Teams

How to dope in cycling and get away with it

Post author By The Conversation
Post date November 17, 2019
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As an academic researcher, I have studied drugs in society for the last 20 years. In my current job, I also study cycling history and culture, and the place of drugs and doping in this sport.

I know a lot about this topic. But something new dawned on me the other day. I realized, that in all my years thinking about this issue, I have learned much more about how to get away with doping than how to prevent it.

Craig Fry, Victoria University

Hors Catégorie

Ten reasons why we should all love cyclists

Post author By The Conversation
Post date October 9, 2019
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A group ride — Various research studies have indicated that engaging in cardiovascular exercise regularly can significantly improve one's brain functioning by improving memory and enhancing concentration among other brain functions. This is because cardiovascular exercises increase blood flow into the brain, therefore, ensuring that the brain has an adequate supply of oxygen for its optimal functioning. You can incorporate cycling as your preferred form of cardiovascular exercise. Other studies have linked cycling with rebuilding the hippocampus brain cells which begin to deteriorate at the age of 30.

Cyclists globally are much maligned by drivers who may never have thought about the many benefits they provide. In fact, cycling as a form of truly sustainable transport is increasingly the focus of attention by governments seeking solutions to multiple societal problems.

Seamus Allison, Nottingham Trent University

Cycling Records

How fast can a human cycle? With aerodynamic help, the 300km per hour barrier seems easily within reach

Post author By The Conversation
Post date September 25, 2019
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British cyclist Neil Campbell breaks the men's "fastest bicycle in a slipstream" record, cycling at 174 mph. He claimed the motor-paced speed world record, after cycling a short distance at a staggering 174.34 mph (280.57 km/h).

British cyclist Neil Campbell recently set a new record for the men’s “fastest bicycle in a slipstream”, clocking up a breathtaking 280km per hour.

Timothy Crouch, Monash University

E-bikes Bicycles and Equipment

Crescent and blubrake present the world’s first city e-bike with integrated ABS

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date September 25, 2019
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blubrake crescent — The Crescent ELLIE 7-VXL ABS has an aluminum frame and a low entry design that makes getting on and off easier for the cyclist. The ELLIE’s ABS system is completely invisible as it is integrated into the frame itself, an exclusive feature of the product made by the Italian company "blubrake".

The Swedish Cycleurope Group company presents the first urban mobility-dedicated electric bike with blubrake’s integrated ABS (Anti-lock braking system).

History and Legends

Happy 100th birthday, campionissimo

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date September 15, 2019
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Fausto Coppi, 1952 Tour de France winner.

100 year ago today, on September 15, 1919, a campionissimo (champion of champions) was born: Fausto Coppi. He was a cycling icon like no other.

E-bikes Bicycles and Equipment

Eurobike 2019: blubrake, in partnership with bulls, presents the first e-bike with ABS integrated into the frame

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date September 5, 2019
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Eurobike 2019 - the first E-BIKE to come equipped with the innovative ABS (anti-blocking system) developed by blubrake is being presented — A number of novelties are being presented at the Eurobike international fair, which opens in Friedrichshafen today, but one, in particular, stands out. This is the first E-BIKE to come equipped with the innovative ABS (anti-blocking system) developed by blubrake. The company has made something of a name for itself by developing an ABS which, in addition to being integrated into the bike's frame, is totally invisible. The German company Bulls is presenting four models that are equipped with the blubrake ABS. These bikes are on display for the duration of the fair at the blubrake stand and are available for test rides by members of the press and sector professionals.

A number of novelties are being presented at the Eurobike international fair, which opens in Friedrichshafen today, but one, in particular, stands out. This is the first E-BIKE to come equipped with the innovative ABS (anti-blocking system) developed by blubrake. The company has made something of a name for itself by developing an ABS which, in addition to being integrated into the bike’s frame, is totally invisible. The German company Bulls is presenting four models that are equipped with the blubrake ABS. These bikes are on display for the duration of the fair at the blubrake stand and are available for test rides by members of the press and sector professionals.