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3/27/2025 Danny Holman

Top Cycling Snacks: Fuel Your Ride Effectively

Proper nutrition is essential for peak cycling performance and recovery. The right snacks before, during, and after your ride keep you energized, improve endurance, and speed up recovery. Fueling correctly helps prevent fatigue, cramps, and ensures you stay strong throughout your ride.

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11/8/2024 Mark Nessmith

8 reasons cycling’s a fun, effective way to lose weight

If you’re working to lose weight, cycling offers a fun, low-impact way to burn calories and speed up your metabolism. No matter your current level of fitness, by combining both outdoor riding and training on the ROUVY indoor cycling app, you can stay on track and hit your weight-loss goals sooner. And as a bonus, you’ll have a great time!

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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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11/12/2023 Danny Holman

CYCLING SAFETY TIPS

Cycling is an exhilarating, rewarding and eco-friendly way to stay healthy, connect with the wider world and get around town. But while there are many benefits, there are also some risks involved. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, it’s crucial to prioritize your safety every time you hit the road. Cycling is a great way to get some exercise, but it can also be a potentially dangerous activity that requires appropriate safety measures to ensure your well-being.

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11/7/2023 Aya Sinay

Women in endurance sports

Endurance sports, such as cycling, triathlon, running, etc. demand a high level of physical fitness and stamina. While men and women can both excel in endurance sports, it's important to recognize that the anatomical and physiological differences between males and females that can be associated with sports performance. Biological differences of the sexes should be taken into account in the training prescription and in relation to the optimization of the loads and recovery.

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10/30/2023 Danny Holman

How to prevent your cycle being stolen

There are not many things worse for cyclists than the feeling of devastation that comes when your beloved bike gets stolen. It's like losing a friend. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to protect your cycle from theft. In this blog post, we'll share some top tips for preventing your cycle being stolen so you hopefully never have to go through the trauma of losing it.

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7/18/2023 Danny Holman

What's gravel biking and why is it so hot now?

In recent years, a new trend has taken the cycling world by storm - the surge in popularity of gravel bikes. They have rapidly gained traction among cyclists seeking new challenges and different kinds of adventures beyond the confines of traditional road cycling. This article looks into the history of gravel bikes, compares them with other types, and explores the reasons behind their current appeal.

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5/30/2023 Danny Holman

CYCLING AND COFFEE - THE PERFECT COMBO

Mmm… coffee. Whether you're a passionate cyclist or coffee drinker (or both!), you're probably aware of the strong connection between these two wildly popular pastimes. Cycling and coffee have developed a special relationship that spans history, culture, science, and health benefits. So let's grab our helmets and cups and find out more.

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