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An Epic Tour of the C.O.L.T. with N+1 and Friends
A guest post by Taylor DoyleThe C.O.L.T. (Central Ontario Loop Trail) with N + 1 Cycle and friendsPre tripThe obligatory group chat before any adventure is always a great way to get stoked. Ask your friends stupid questions, compare your kit and preparedness with fellow riders, and discuss all of the things that could go wrong. Do we really want to
Got a new bike and keen to maximise it’s performance and comfort? Read on… New bikes fresh out of the box are a beautiful thing, make sure you get the most from yours by following these 7 steps. Tyre Pressure Usually on the side-wall of a bike’s tyre, the tyre pressure range is designed to […] The post New Bike Tweaks appeared first on Merlin Cycle
Spending a lot of time on your bike helps create a very special bond. Bikes have become even more important during the pandemic, nothing transports you whilst making you healthier and clearing your head like a bike. The best way to maintain that special bond is to keep your machine running at its best. Keep […] The post Extend your Bike’s Life… app
by IgorWe're pleased to announce that the super adjustable and sturdy Flat Pack Rack is now available! Let's face it, front racks and handlebar bags are the Wild West. There's no convention, rhyme, or reason for braze-on placements let alone glue-ons for carbon forks. We could push another braze-on mounting standard onto the world but, to be honest
The Giro d’Italia Virtual, starting this weekend, will give amateurs and stars of the past and present a chance to ride together (virtually) on sections of this year’s Giro route from the comfort of the interactive smart trainers, via GPX files from Garmin Connect uploaded to their bike computers. The first stage, which can be completed between Apr
The Bike Fit, Part One; Understanding bike fit. In this two part article Todd Jones will discuss bike fit. We will touch on overarching philosophies behind the bike fit to provide our reader a basic understanding of what a bike fit is and some common considerations when looking at having a correctly fitting bike. Such as which Type of Bike Fit; Bik
So you’ve pressed the button, or said “I’ll have that one” in an actual shop – you’ve bought a new bike! That’s great, but how do you get your new bike to fit you and get it ready to ride? Check out our guide to setting up your new bike. There are a few things […] The post 10 Tips – New Bike Set up appeared first on Merlin Cycles Blog. Original lin
One more mile. One more minute. One more second. One THOUSAND more drips of sweat.Done! During this time, when most of us are staying inside to #rideitout, it’s essential to not only take care of our bikes but our kit as well. The cycling kit is an investment and requires the same amount of care as we give our bikes. Even indoors, we make sure our
If you’re just arriving to the world of indoor cycling, it may seem a little daunting: which type of trainer should I buy? Which accessories do I need? How does it all connect? What do I do on Zwift!? If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, fear not, we’re here to help. With many excellent Zwift resources on the web, there seems little point reinve
So What Differentiates Women Bikes from Men Bikes? Many manufacturers offer different bikes for men and women with some subtle variances to accommodate physiological differences between them. Although many women find unisex/men bikes perfectly suitable for their needs, many are looking for bikes with a more specialized design and female- specific f
In this article we take a look at Gravel Bikes. Everyone is talking about gravel these days and from our point of view, it’s not hard to see why; so what are gravel bikes? Well allow us to take you on a journey to understand what a Gravel Bike really is, what makes them different and why they are here to stay. Regardless of where your from you woul
CHPT3 2By Niall Russel · On April 10, 2020 The 2020 Paris-Roubaix is at best postponed, it will be conspicuous in its absence this weekend. It is an early-season highlight for any fan of cycling – we’re treating CHPT3 followers to exclusive, full extracts from David Millar’s book, “The Racer”. Winner of the Cycling Book of the Year, David writes fr
The impact of COVID-19 on the Australian cycling scene is not all bad. There have been reports of more people out riding and some bike shops seeing an uptake in business as people look to an alternative to public transport. You can see more and more old clunkers being dragged out from under the house with the view to turning the wheels in anger o
Welcome to the new blog series of Pedal Performance, where Todd Jones takes you step by step through the process of improving your POWER, SPEED and ENDURANCE on the bike. Welcome Todd to Bike Chaser news Todd has spent his entire life on some form of two-wheeled sled. From lugging a shovel around on the handlebars of his BMX as a kid to mountain bi
An early coach of mine used to say: “Fail to plan, is planning to fail.” But how do you plan in a year where literally the wheels came off so bad? March and April are months that every cyclist anticipates dearly. For the pro tour riders, it’s the Classics and for most amateur riders it’s time for training camps, early season races or just the sheer
By Jacques In these challenging times, we have to remember to look after ourselves in both a physical and emotional way. For a lot of riders, being restricted in our outdoor movements has lead to a rise in both baking bread and working out indoors - and we suggest combining the two. Cue the pain cave.Here at VO, we understand that many are working
