Alex Filippov
A proud member of a more laidback breed of riders who ride to live and don't rush things. He regularly rides without a smartwatch or computer to remind himself of what riding is really about. When it's dreary, he puts on his muddy trail running shoes and hits the Carpathian trails.

5/2/2025 Alex Filippov

Best Triathlon Smartwatches 2025: How to Choose Yours

A triathlon smartwatch is no longer a simple timer strapped to your wrist. Today's best triathlon smartwatches are a great option for athletes looking for reliable and feature-rich devices.

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4/4/2025 Alex Filippov

How to Buy a Secondhand Bike: Smart Checklist for Cyclist

Purchasing a used bicycle can feel like you are on a treasure hunt. Sometimes you will stumble upon a pristine ride with all the gears intact at a fraction of its original cost, or you might discover a dirty bike that only needs a good cleaning and a few small fixes to shine again. You could even save a neglected commuter or hybrid destined for the dumpster. In every case, you can save money, reduce waste, and perhaps score a model that’s no longer produced but still rides like a dream.

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10/15/2024 Alex Filippov

Choosing the Perfect Indoor Trainer: A Comprehensive Guide

Indoor cycling emerges as a lifeline to maintain and elevate your fitness levels, especially when the weather gods conspire against outdoor rides. However, with a multitude of indoor trainers at your disposal, zeroing in on the ideal one can be a daunting task. This guide aims to help you discern your needs, objectives, and preferences, and provide insights into crafting the ultimate indoor training sanctuary.

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3/11/2024 Alex Filippov

5 PRO TIPS FOR TACKLING COBBLES

You have your bike ready for an adventure á la Spring Classics, with chunky tires on and the fragile carbon bottle cage removed. You've put some electrical tape on your seatpost to prevent slippage (yes, it’s a thing) and you’re ready to take off. Now let’s talk about riding position when you ride cobbles.

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3/10/2024 Alex Filippov

7 SPRING CLASSIC TECH TRENDS TO INSPIRE YOU

Do riders still double-wrap their handlebars for the Spring Classics? One of the perks of attending Spring Classics in person is seeing all the cool custom and DIY tech. A ton of weird tech hacks that will eventually make their way into the amateurs' world and become a new standard.

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2/28/2024 Alex Filippov

3 SPRING CLASSICS PRO RIDER TIPS TO TRY

Professional cyclists spend months training for the spring classics, which are among the most challenging and thrilling races in the world. Rain, fog, cross-winds, tricky navigation, the full-on nature of the races, as well as crashes make the Spring Classics so intense.

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8/29/2023 Alex Filippov

ROUVY: The top alternative to Zwift that you should try today

Indoor cycling emerges as a lifeline to maintain and elevate your fitness levels, especially when the weather gods conspire against outdoor rides. However, with a multitude of indoor trainers at your disposal, zeroing in on the ideal one can be a daunting task. This guide aims to help you discern your needs, objectives, and preferences, and provide insights into crafting the ultimate indoor training sanctuary.

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