Did you know that September is the peak of harvest season in Portugal? The vineyards come alive, while workers actively pick the mature grapes that will originate wonderful wines… only the best bunches are selected for the super premium, that, in most places is still produced the old way – selecting the best varieties and…
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Detox after the holidays – 5 tips for a clean start
The Holidays are a privileged time to be spent with the family, and a time to forget all about the diets, restrictions and taste our Gradma’s delicious chocolate mousse or our Mom’s special turkey stuffing… After these lasts weeks of self indulgence, it’s time to get back on track! We’ll give you 5 simple…
Cycling in the rain
We all enjoy cycling. It’s one of those activities that has lots of advantages from improvements in your mood to health and body. However, when cycling, the weather plays an important part on the overall experience. On rainy days it’s quite usual to stay at home, doing indoor activities. Should cyclists deprive themselves of riding…
Why are cycling clothes important when riding a bike?
While it’s not imperial, there are certain rules and tips that make the cycling clothing more appropriate and safer. By now you already know that the helmet is vital when cycling but what about the jersey? The shorts? We’re going to state the importance of such equipment, as well as give some useful tips to…
Master cycling uphill
It’s normal to fear climbs because of how tired we think we’ll feel and the fear that we may not be able to keep up with the others. But there’s a solution to that. Here are 5 tips that’ll help you to cruise uphill without stealing the energy you’ll need for the rest of the…
Choose a healthy lifestyle
We spend most of our time taking care of our daily responsibilities, but it’s important not to forget about our well-being, and with small changes to our habits we can achieve a much healthier and satisfactory lifestyle for ourselves. Here are some habit tips you can include in your bucket list for next year. 1…
5 First Aid Tips for Cyclists
No matter how much experience you have in cycling, accidents can happen to us or to someone we’re cycling with. So it’s good to have some first aid basic notions, so we know what to do while waiting for professional help. First and foremost, it’s important to isolate the area and immobilize the cyclist until…
5 tips for a self-guided tour
When we accumulate some bike touring experience, the idea of going on a tour by ourselves is surely appealing, without the need for guides, just looking for new landscapes, trails and mythic roads. Still, there are some points we should look out for, and that’s what this article is about. 1 – Bike choice If…
3 Reasons for a biking holiday!
Holidays made on a bike, whatever the time of year, have a special charm that’s hard to explain. Being around nature, breathing the fresh air and the feeling of happiness when going through less obvious trails, trying new and different things, just really enjoying the moment. People who do it regularly understand. If you haven’t…
Do you know how to adjust your saddle?
It’s an awesome feeling when you sit on your bike to do your favourite sport and your saddle is perfectly adjusted! But how exactly do you achieve that? That’s what you’re about to find out in this article. Firstly, here are the two major warnings that your saddle isn’t adjusted just right for you. If…