I finally rode from Girona to Andorra
This is my third time back in Girona and riding to Andorra has become a recurring theme. I’m usually here in the winter/spring so the weather is always a little tricky - either it’s raining or snowing in Andorra around that time. There is a random amazing day but it...
Products I've been drooling over
Working in a bike shop certainly has its perks, but it can be dangerous for your wallet – at least if you’re me. Being surrounded by so many nice bike things every day is incredibly tempting. Sometimes it feels like I basically get paid in product considering the amount of...
Planting The Seeds In 2020
It is nearly unfathomable that we find ourselves in the thick of a global pandemic. Who would have thought that the world as we know it would change in such a rapid period of time. The way we live, work, and play right now is a lot different than it...
Win a Pair of Oakley Sutro Sunglasses!
A pair of sunglasses can make or break your kit. The Oakley Sutro sunglasses not only add style points and enhance and kit but you also get their prizm technology to boot! For those not familiar with Oakley's groundbreaking lens technology, PRIZM is a new Oakley lens technology that fine...
Everesting Challenge for Max’s Big Ride / Big Climb; a Reflection of the Journey
Where do I even begin? This challenge is outright crazy and stupid. But I think that is exactly why I was so drawn to it. I mean, who in their right mind would want to climb repetitions up and down the same hill until they reach the vertical elevation of...
Win a Mavic cosmic pro carbon UST disc wheelset!
I keep saying this every month but we're so happy that everyone is taking part by uploading photos riding! There's nothing we love doing more here than riding and seeing you guys out and staying healthy! Now that our Giro aether helmet contest is over - we have something very...
Father's Day Gift Guide
Fathers’ day is just around the corner which means lots of bike-enthused fathers to shop for. Fortunately for me, my dad has always been good at dropping hints on what he’d like to get (so much so that I got him his gift 2 months in advance…), but I know...
Handlebar bags: Yay or nay?
With gravel riding becoming increasingly more popular than ever it was inevitable that some trends would transfer over to the road. I started noticing handlebar bags around two years ago. Anyone familiar with “the rules” knows that you should only have a saddle bag or nothing at all (I think...
Staying motivated
During a typical year, a summer full of cycling events would have now started. But, as we all know, this is no typical year. Whether or not there will be any organized events or races is still a big question mark. As someone who rides bikes not only for fun,...
Performance Wheels: What does it cost to go Faster?
When considering a cyclists speed and ways in which they can go faster, the critical factor that must always be considered is aerodynamic drag. There is no escaping it, no matter how complex the shape of the body, or how fast the wind, a cyclist and their equipment is going...
Win a Giro Aether MIPS Road Helmet
With the winner of our Assos S9 bib shorts just announced (it was Matthew Cuesta in case you missed it) it's time to announce the next giveaway! This month we are giving away a Matte Black Giro Aether MIPS road helmet. The Aether is the perfect do-it-all helmet. If you...
Locked down in spain: an update
Saturday May 2nd, we were finally allowed to walk, run or ride for the first time since March 15th. I'm not going to talk about the lockdown because there's nothing much to say. I'd like to say i did something profound but I just watched the entire library of Netflix...
Getting "chicked" and how to handle it
Picture this: you’re out on your Sunday morning ride, it’s gorgeous weather, your bike is running perfectly, and your legs feel awesome – it’s the perfect day. You eventually hit that brutal climb on your route and you’re pushing the pace. Then, out of nowhere, someone passes you, says hello,...
2020 Upgrades
As April is coming to a close during this unprecedented time there is no better time to ensure that both you and your bike is ready for the upcoming riding season. Before heading out for your first 30, 50 or 100km ride it is important to ensure that your bike...
Win a pair of Assos S9 Bibshorts!
With our S-phyre contest coming to an end that means a new prize is up for grabs. This is definitely a shop favourite. Assos makes some of the best cycling bibs on the planet and these are their workhorse bib short. From amateurs to pros riding thousands of kilometres a...
Haleakala: My conquer, My Conquest
“Suffering is like anything else. Live with it long enough, you learn to like the taste.” -Leigh Bardugo Located on the on the east side of Maui in Hawaii, rests a volcano known as Haleakala, or to cyclists it is known as the “Cycle to the Sun”. This...
Cycling and the joy of life
It is almost dream like, or better phased as nightmare like when we think about the current situation we are witnessing and god forbid experiencing across the globe with this Covid-19 pandemic. I recently watched Contagion, as many of you may already have, and it was wild how similar the...
A winter in Australia
I think it’s safe to say that no one truly enjoys riding indoors over the winter, and I’m certainly no different. My former teammates and I used to joke about getting “winter depression” from sitting on the trainer for what felt like an eternity – and we all know 1...
Enter for a chance to win a pair of S-Phyre Shoes
We would just like to thank everyone once again for participating in our Grand Tour contest! Unfortunately, there can only be one winner each month even though we wish we could give everyone a free bike! The support on social media has been great and we're excited to see what...
How To Win At Spring
“Wait…. 15 degrees?! It was snowing 5 days ago…..” Yeah, my mum was just as shocked hearing it, as we all were, experiencing it. Spring is charging its way into our lives and there isn’t a lot we can do to slow it down. Already there is a steady stream...