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 […]
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Ultra Cycling Challenges
Transcontinental Race Preparation: The Complete Preparation Guide for Ultra Cyclists
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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.
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Jun
Jun
Ridea is a Taiwanese precision component brand making Duo-Oval chainrings, IEPW oversized pulley cages, Prism Wing carbon wheels, and precision cranks that rival European names at far lower prices. Wim shares his honest verdict after thousands of kilometres on Belgian roads, the Pyrenées, and a 24-hour ultra challenge. If you ride long, you need to know about Ridea.
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Trifox X16TA Carbon Road Frame Review: The Best-Value Chinese Frame for Ultra-Distance Cycling?
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Jun
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The Trifox X16TA delivers T800 carbon, thru-axle disc braking, and a race-endurance geometry for under €500 shipped to Europe. After thousands of kilometres on Belgian roads and a 600km brevet through the Ardennes, Wim gives his honest verdict on whether this Chinese carbon frame is the best-value road frame money can buy in 2026.