It was 2:47am somewhere between Liège and Luxembourg, kilometre 412 of a 600km brevet, and my front light flickered. Not a full failure. Just that awful half-second blink that makes your stomach drop through the floor. I had a backup (I always do), but standing by the side of a pitch-black Belgian country road with […]
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20
Jul
Jul
Let me tell you about kilometre 520 of my 630km 24-hour cycling challenge. It was around 3am, somewhere in the Flemish countryside, my lights cutting through the dark, and the thing consuming my thoughts was not my power output, not my nutrition, not the remaining 110km. It was my saddle. Or rather, it was the […]
Ultra Cycling Challenges
Everesting Cycling Challenge: It Will Destroy You — And Why You Should Do It Anyway
18
Jul
Jul
I still remember sitting on the side of the road at 3am, legs cramping, headlight flickering, with another 2,000 metres of climbing still to go. It was my first Everesting, and I was absolutely convinced I had made a catastrophic mistake. Two hours later, as the sun started to rise and I crested the hill […]
Ultra Cycling Challenges
Transcontinental Race Preparation: The Complete Preparation Guide for Ultra Cyclists
13
Jul
Jul
The Transcontinental Race is Europe’s definitive self-supported ultra cycling challenge. 4,000 km across the continent, no support crew, total self-reliance. With TCRNo12 starting July 19 from Trondheim to Greece, Wim shares his complete Transcontinental Race preparation guide covering training, sleep strategy, gear philosophy, and pacing. Everything you need to understand what this iconic race truly demands.
13
Nov
Nov
Cycling sunglasses are an essential accessory for anyone who enjoys riding a bike. Whether you are a casual cyclist or a professional racer, you need to protect your eyes from the sun, wind, dust and debris that can impair your vision and cause discomfort. In this blog post, we will explore some of the benefits […]
03
Mar
Mar
Road cycling is a sport of endurance and aerodynamic suits can play a significant role in helping you ride faster. As an avid endurance and ultra distance cyclist, I was always curious to find out what is the optimum speed for an aero road cycling suit? In this article, we will reveal the facts about […]
26
Jan
Jan
As a endurance rider, I’m always searching for the best of the best when it comes down to cycling clothes. Spending hours and hours on a hard carbon road bike saddle, one of the most important parts of my everyday cycling equipment are bib shorts. But what’s the difference between different kind of bib shorts? […]
18
Sep
Sep
Whether or not you are an ultra cyclist, proper bike maintenance is crucial to guarantee a safe, solid and smooth ride. The past months I have received a few questions about how I maintain my road bike on a daily and weekly basis. Daily use can namely cause damage to your bike, whether it be […]
06
Sep
Sep
I have always been riding my long distance rides on safe paved roads…until last week. A friend of mine has two gravel bikes and invited me for a 60 km long off road gravel ride. I must admit… I was interested in gravel riding. Some say it offers the best of both worlds, road racing […]