Post about bikes, all things two wheeled, and the tech that makes them cool!
It all started when RGT Cycling created a gravel course based on the epic UK gravel race – the Dirty Reiver. This is no course for those who are addicted to posting impressive speed stats on Strava! Dirty Reiver is slow – your Strava stats will make you look pedestrian! The course passes you by…
Today Zwift have launched Hide Display, allowing users to choose to Zwift without distraction, giving Zwifters the chance to explore more, and loose themselves in the game’s immersive landscapes: This feature is available when free-riding & running or participating in a group event or even a race. The ‘HUD’ will remain a necessary feature when…
Olympic Virtual Series: UCI in cooperation with Zwift to host cycling events for new virtual event series launched by the IOC. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Zwift are pleased to announce their participation in the Olympic Virtual Series (OVS), a new virtual event launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The UCI,…
It all started with a conversation with a cycling friend. You know how it goes? Do you fancy driving 200 miles to ride 100 miles, to drive 200 back and ride something not as appealing as from your front-door? Cycling is supposed to be a sustainable activity. Cycling is a pursuit that cuts down on…
It all started with a trip to the Cycle Show and a test ride of the Hummingbird. And then, a call from a friend who just happens to work at the same famous establishment where the Hummingbird is built. Then, James tried the Hummingbird and bought the Electric Gen 1.0 – he loves it! Enter…
In this article I want to disturb you! I’m sorry, this is no way to start an article, but you see, this is for your good and for those who love you. Please indulge me and let me tell you about me and what happened when I did not spot a mole that was in…
Cornwall is not just famous for it’s scones, titanium was discovered there in 1791, Titanium has the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element and it was an immense corrosion resistance. It therefore makes a lot of sense to use this wondrous material in sports and adventure watches. Suunto has therefore announced the launch of…
What is Amp Human’s PR Lotion? It’s an embrocation that you rub into your muscle 30 minutes prior to exercise. The theory is that the sodium bicarbonate in the solution suppresses lactate and allows the athlete to generate more power. Skeptics like us may think ‘rubbing bicarb into our legs to make us faster? That’s…
Why does insuring a £10k bike cost more than a Tesla? And, don’t get me on the cost of EV insurance!! Here in the UK, freedoms are coming back and so is the relaxation of the personal responsibility regarding the pressure on medical services through taking long rides during a pandemic. Like me, you may…
Why the freak do people still buy Bromptons?
A triathlete/long-range cyclist with a vision, married with a top-class design consultancy has created a new cycling product – the NRG stem. This stem contains a LiPo battery and phones and navigation devices can be plugged into the stem and recharged whilst you are on the move. Whilst we all have our own favourite bikes,…
The objective of this article is to bring to your attention a resource that sits within Zwiftpower. It is the analysis section. For those of you who want to settle an argument at the IRL or virtual cycling cafe, you can spend hours searching on Zwiftpower. Here you can find the dual power recordings of…
For years, I have been the advocate of a sturdy music stand for my media devices when indoor-cycling. When I checked out the mighty Wahoo’s version, I was tempted and yet, no compelled. KOM Cycling are not shy of manufacturing high quality cycling peripherals and here is a link to what they have to offer…
In seven short years, eRacing/eSports/Virtual Racing/chasing pixels/real-racing-on-fake-bikes has come a long way. In the beginning, the Zwift community came up with a way of categorising races based upon watts per kilogram (w/kg). A ranking system was developed, again by the Zwift community, and whilst we raced, there was always the nagging feeling that w/kg wasn’t…
Naenka are the new kid on the block in the world of bone conduction headphones – designed for runners and athletes – hence the name. We took an initial look back in November and here is the update. It’s all too easy to do a couple of day test, whack a product on eBay, recycle…
Accurate temperature measurement for parents, athletes and the health aware.
Year-long series of events on Zwift to celebrate the achievements of Black athletes Zwift, the online training platform for cyclists, runners and triathletes worldwide, has today announced the launch of the Black Celebration Series (BCS), a year-long initiative to celebrate the history, athletes, heritage, and joy the Black community brings to Zwift from around the…
UK manufacturers making your turbo training rock!
YuChiang Cheng who joins Zwift as Chief Product Officer where he will own the end-to-end customer experience of Zwift’s products; driving customer value, innovation and quality. Cheng will lead Product Design & UX, Engineering, Game Design & Art, Product Management, R&D, Content Programming, LiveOps, QA, and Community Support. That is some job list and many…
A first look at these AfterShokz competitors fitness fanatics’ headphones. Why bone conduction and not in-ear headphones? As we know, the faster the music, the faster we go! At the same time, it’s good to be aware what is around you. Safety is no accident! We are a fans of Aftershokz and were early adopters,…
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