Rides in New Places
Sa Calobra cycling guide: distance, gradient, gearing and how hard it is
Sa Calobra is a 9.4km Mallorca climb averaging about 7%. Here is how hard it is, what gearing to use, when to ride it and what the descent-first route is really like.
Men's Cycling
What does a pro cyclist FTP look like?
FTP is the acronym for Functional Threshold Power. In theory, this is the maximum power that you can sustain for an hour's riding. Once...
Travel
Cycling in Quito & Andes volcano routes: the climbs, roads and atmosphere that make it special
Quito is an unusual place to begin a cycling trip because the first challenge arrives before the road has properly started climbing. Ecuador’s capital...
Travel
Cycling in Istria: coastal roads, hill towns and the Parenzana
Istria is one of the easier parts of Croatia to turn into a dedicated cycling trip because the peninsula gives you several distinct types...
Cycling Tips
Turbo trainer tips: 9 ways to stay cool, comfortable and protect your bike indoors
Turbo training is much easier to enjoy when heat, sweat and discomfort are under control. The mistake is assuming indoor riding is simply outdoor...
Travel
Cycling in Umbria (Assisi / Spoleto / Norcia) – why it deserves a place on your riding list
Umbria is easy to overlook when planning an Italian cycling trip. Tuscany sits immediately to the west with a far bigger international profile, while...
Travel
Cycling in Quebec City and Charlevoix: river roads, steep hills and a bigger Canadian riding trip
Québec City and Charlevoix work particularly well as a combined cycling trip because they offer two different versions of eastern Canada within easy reach...
Cycling Tips
How to inflate a Presta valve without an adapter: check your pump first
How to inflate a Presta valve without an adapter using a compatible bike pump, with five steps, pump compatibility checks and fixes for common valve problems.
