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New SRAM RED AXS group launched

For some time there were rumours about the new flagship group from US-based SRAM. The new SRAM RED AXS is here! As with previous launches, many dealers were sent a box containing a lock with a code, which could only be opened at launch. Of course, sneak peaks were already available before the embargo [...]

Kalkman sports nutrition: ideal for any keen cyclist

The importance of good nutrition during cycling holidays is often underestimated. Whether you take part in an intense training camp with sports nutrition for cyclists on site and a hearty pasta on your return, or simply spend a week cycling through the hills with friends, the right choice of nutrition is crucial. For those spontaneous 'cross-through-the-woods' weekends, we recommend a structured nutrition plan [...]

CUBE new Official Bike Partner of TeamNL Shorttrack

CUBE is the new Official Bike Partner of TeamNL Shorttrack from 1 May. With the 2024 summer games approaching and all partnerships around them already taken, CUBE is now fully committed to the winter. Or rather the summer, because the shorttrackers train on bikes in the summer, of course. The Dutch shorttrackers will work from [...]

Il Magistrale Cycling Coffee

Cycling and coffee is a golden combination, Il Magistrale Cycling Coffee agrees. You probably know the brand. With their German fire engine (converted into a coffee truck), they travel through the Netherlands and Belgium to serve coffee at the bigger cycling events. That coffee always tastes excellent, so today we are sharing 2 of our favourite Magistrale [...]

NIMBL launches special Exceed Ultimate Stelvio Limited edition

The Giro d'Italia has started and high-end footwear manufacturer NIMBL has launched a special GIRO edition. NIMBL is launching the Exceed Ultimate Stelvio Limited edition 2024, an ode to the first of the three grand tours! Naturally, this special version by NIMBL comes with pink accents. how could it be otherwise, with pink [...]

Shimano launches shoe recycling programme

Shimano is starting to collect and recycle used shoes. All shoes handed in at one of the 45 drop-off points will not end up in the residual waste, but will be given a second life as a coat hanger, picnic table or sports floor. The Japanese company sees this as a small, but important, step in making the chain more sustainable, which is good [...]

LITTA 2 review: Solar-powered bike light

The LITTA 2 is a durable solar-powered bike light. Attach it to your road or gravel bike and you will always get home well-lit. After only 4 hours, the battery is fully charged, which then lasts up to 20 hours (of which 5 hours of bright light). It is the ideal backup for unexpectedly dark rides: with [...]

BBB FullView PH MLC review - Cycling glasses with photochromatic lens

The BBB FullView PH MLC cycling glasses with photochromatic lens are ideal during bike rides with changing light conditions. The wide lens ensures a calm and sharp image. And the glasses can take a beating. Gravel biking anyone? During long bike rides with changing light conditions, the BBB FullView PH MLC cycling glasses with photochromatic lens are at their best. [...]

Primus Micron Trail gas burner review

I don't think I have ever seen such a light gas burner. The Primus Micron Trail gas burner fits in the palm of my hand and weighs just 90 grams. Despite its small size, it offers everything you're looking for as a bikepacker. Do you want to hit the trail with light packs, but want to carry a gas burner [...]

BMC launches new generation ROADMACHINE

Twelve years ago, BMC launched the Granfondo, a bike aimed at what BMC now defines as the endurance cyclist, with a nice mix of comfort and performance that allowed it to prove itself against the tough demands of racing on cobblestones. This led four years later to the Roadmachine, a bike that was a [...]