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24 reasons why cycling is better than running

There are countless ways of saying that cycling is the greatest sport on earth. For example, you could say that Matthew Hayman's win in the 2016 Paris-Roubaix was such an epic story that it cannot be seen in any other sport. Or that the freedom that cycling gives you is an indescribable feeling [...]

Packing list for a cycling holiday

When going on a cycling holiday, it is always a big challenge to bring the right gear. We ourselves at Cyclingreview have been on cycling holidays regularly and it is a challenge every time to gather the right gear to fit in the limited space on the bike and in your clothes. [...]

24 tips for cyclists who shave their legs

Why do cyclists shave their legs? Is it part of the job? The exact benefits are negligible for the average cyclist. You don't get massaged after a ride or race, if you can steer a bit you won't fall so easily and aerodynamic benefits seem to be there but fall into the category of marginal gains. And that while [...]

Greetings; Etiquette on the road bike

When you get on a road bike, rules apply. Not just rules of aesthetics, but also rules of decency. One of the things that come with this is greeting fellow cyclists. I often ask myself during my laps around the Utrechtse Heuvelrug; Why is it that not every cyclist returns [...]

Tour Review: Paris-Roubaix Challenge

After a thumping introduction to the cobbles two years ago at the Ronde van Vlaanderen Cyclo, my cycling friends and I agreed: We must and will also take part in the Paris-Roubaix Challenge one day. Cycling over the cobblestones is such a unique experience that is not pleasant for anyone, but somehow [...]

All about road bike shoes

Cycling shoes can be an important part of your performance on the bike. Besides the physical properties of the road bike shoe, the fit is very important when choosing the right cycling shoe. Some fall very wide, others very narrow. With one brand, it is wise to choose a size smaller than you normally [...]

Training schedule for cyclists

To get serious about training for specific goals, it is good to set up a training schedule for your specific goal. For cyclists, the training schedule has two goals. The first goal is obvious, namely to get in shape for the purpose you are training for. The second goal is [...]

24 things not to forget when cycling alone

1. Your phone We live in the 21st century and it is therefore very convenient to make use of the technical possibilities. A mobile phone can help you not only in an emergency, but also when you are momentarily lost or to keep in touch with the home front. 2. Money With no coffee stop [...]

Tour Review: The Tour of Flanders Cyclo

Last Saturday (5 April 2014), Marten cycled the Tour of Flanders tour. A day with fantastic weather over legendary cobbled lanes, hills and a hill with cobblestones, in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Europe. Cycling on cobblestones In the flat and well-organised Netherlands, we paved all the cobbled lanes long before I was born. Everything [...]