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Bicycles will save the World – if they allow them to do it
To achieve deep and permanent cuts in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, cars must become the exception in cities, not the rule. There are now many more cyclists in Brussels and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Pedestrian zones have...
Why choosing a 650C wheels road bike
Quite hard to find in the market: a 650c racing bike. Who needs this size of wheels? People who are not tall. And to build a custom bike, 650c wheels can be a choice. But there are some pros and cons, mainly given by the availability on the market of wheelset and...
A balanced diet for cycling
A balanced diet for cycling must consider the quantity of food that provides energy. It must include all nutrients and ensure a balance between energy expended and energy introduced with food. The energy power of food is commonly measured in Kilocalories (Kcal). A...
Is water enough during bike rides or do we need something more?
A question often arises in the cycling field: Only water or even mineral supplements for cycling? We saw in the previous article how important it is to maintain the body's water balance, how much water we need and how to take it correctly. Now let's answer a prevalent...
Proper water intake during our bike rides
Although it is possible to survive up to 50 days without eating, we would only survive a few days without drinking. A dehydration of 2% of body weight affects thermoregulation, and a sense of thirst occurs. But already around 5% of dehydration causes the first...
Non-nutrient for cyclists
What are non-nutrient for cyclists? Although unable to provide energy directly, these foods are valuable and indispensable to life, not only to the cyclist. Examples are vitamins and mineral salts and - of course - water. Electrolytes and minerals Electrolytes are...
Nutrients for cyclists
Which nutrients are suitable for cyclists? Are there substances to be assimilated to a greater or lesser extent or even avoided? Let's look at the macro-division of nutrients for endurance sports. The nutrients for cyclists par excellence: Carbohydrates Carbohydrates...
Un fondo en bici entre las montañas de Colombia
The journey from Medellin to San Rafael becomes a significant challenge for those who, like me, love long cycling: this circular route marks at least 230 kilometres with an elevation gain of over 4,000 meters. Leaving the city's noise, you begin to climb to find a...
Why do all the major manufacturers tell you that the monocoque is better?
We explained to you in the previous article why we prefer layered carbon frames to monocoques, how we work them and why we should choose them in the everyday use of the high-level bike enthusiast. Our article deviates from the position of most other bike...
Bicycles will save the World – if they allow them to do it
To achieve deep and permanent cuts in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, cars must become the exception in cities, not the rule. There are now many more cyclists in Brussels and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Pedestrian zones have...
Why choosing a 650C wheels road bike
Quite hard to find in the market: a 650c racing bike. Who needs this size of wheels? People who are not tall. And to build a custom bike, 650c wheels can be a choice. But there are some pros and cons, mainly given by the availability on the market of wheelset and...
A balanced diet for cycling
A balanced diet for cycling must consider the quantity of food that provides energy. It must include all nutrients and ensure a balance between energy expended and energy introduced with food. The energy power of food is commonly measured in Kilocalories (Kcal). A...
Is water enough during bike rides or do we need something more?
A question often arises in the cycling field: Only water or even mineral supplements for cycling? We saw in the previous article how important it is to maintain the body's water balance, how much water we need and how to take it correctly. Now let's answer a prevalent...
Proper water intake during our bike rides
Although it is possible to survive up to 50 days without eating, we would only survive a few days without drinking. A dehydration of 2% of body weight affects thermoregulation, and a sense of thirst occurs. But already around 5% of dehydration causes the first...
Non-nutrient for cyclists
What are non-nutrient for cyclists? Although unable to provide energy directly, these foods are valuable and indispensable to life, not only to the cyclist. Examples are vitamins and mineral salts and - of course - water. Electrolytes and minerals Electrolytes are...
Nutrients for cyclists
Which nutrients are suitable for cyclists? Are there substances to be assimilated to a greater or lesser extent or even avoided? Let's look at the macro-division of nutrients for endurance sports. The nutrients for cyclists par excellence: Carbohydrates Carbohydrates...
Un fondo en bici entre las montañas de Colombia
The journey from Medellin to San Rafael becomes a significant challenge for those who, like me, love long cycling: this circular route marks at least 230 kilometres with an elevation gain of over 4,000 meters. Leaving the city's noise, you begin to climb to find a...
Why do all the major manufacturers tell you that the monocoque is better?
We explained to you in the previous article why we prefer layered carbon frames to monocoques, how we work them and why we should choose them in the everyday use of the high-level bike enthusiast. Our article deviates from the position of most other bike...
Bicycles will save the World – if they allow them to do it
To achieve deep and permanent cuts in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, cars must become the exception in cities, not the rule. There are now many more cyclists in Brussels and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Pedestrian zones have...
Why choosing a 650C wheels road bike
Quite hard to find in the market: a 650c racing bike. Who needs this size of wheels? People who are not tall. And to build a custom bike, 650c wheels can be a choice. But there are some pros and cons, mainly given by the availability on the market of wheelset and...
A balanced diet for cycling
A balanced diet for cycling must consider the quantity of food that provides energy. It must include all nutrients and ensure a balance between energy expended and energy introduced with food. The energy power of food is commonly measured in Kilocalories (Kcal). A...
Is water enough during bike rides or do we need something more?
A question often arises in the cycling field: Only water or even mineral supplements for cycling? We saw in the previous article how important it is to maintain the body's water balance, how much water we need and how to take it correctly. Now let's answer a prevalent...
Proper water intake during our bike rides
Although it is possible to survive up to 50 days without eating, we would only survive a few days without drinking. A dehydration of 2% of body weight affects thermoregulation, and a sense of thirst occurs. But already around 5% of dehydration causes the first...
Non-nutrient for cyclists
What are non-nutrient for cyclists? Although unable to provide energy directly, these foods are valuable and indispensable to life, not only to the cyclist. Examples are vitamins and mineral salts and - of course - water. Electrolytes and minerals Electrolytes are...
Nutrients for cyclists
Which nutrients are suitable for cyclists? Are there substances to be assimilated to a greater or lesser extent or even avoided? Let's look at the macro-division of nutrients for endurance sports. The nutrients for cyclists par excellence: Carbohydrates Carbohydrates...
Un fondo en bici entre las montañas de Colombia
The journey from Medellin to San Rafael becomes a significant challenge for those who, like me, love long cycling: this circular route marks at least 230 kilometres with an elevation gain of over 4,000 meters. Leaving the city's noise, you begin to climb to find a...
Why do all the major manufacturers tell you that the monocoque is better?
We explained to you in the previous article why we prefer layered carbon frames to monocoques, how we work them and why we should choose them in the everyday use of the high-level bike enthusiast. Our article deviates from the position of most other bike...
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