Author: Harold Dalton

Sportive Breaks, a company specializing in sports travel packages for cyclists, has partnered with BKOOL, an interactive cycling platform, to provide premium training options to customers. With BKOOL’s software, users can explore over 10 million routes and select fitness classes hosted by top professionals. The platform also offers a friendly community for cyclists of all levels, with the ability to create bespoke rides and participate in monthly challenges. Sportive Breaks offers bespoke premium travel packages for cyclists looking to take part in the world’s most prestigious cycling events, cycling breaks and weekenders. Supported by a team of highly experienced professionals…

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Until now, there was no way to record your cycling power using only an Apple watch. Enter BIPR, who have now added a companion app to their excellent HR2VP heart-rate-based power meter, allowing the use of any Apple watch as a cycling power meter and bike computer. How it Works The heart rate gets measured by the built-in watch sensor, which is known as one of the best optical sensors on the market. Then, power is computed by an algorithm running on the iPhone. Power estimation is based on heart rate, and is displayed on the watch. Accuracy In order…

Tightening your belt because of the economy? You’re not alone: The Pro’s Closet are extending the lifespans of their keyboards by rebranding to TPC. One name was fairly self-explanatory, the other is just three letters. Golf stuff comes up when you Google it. But you have to keep your branding guys busy. The online retailer has announced a new look, logo, and brand identity, “embracing and codifying the TPC acronym.” The rebrand includes a new logo, color palette, and digital experience. In other words, what we do with Cyclry every month because we believe in the transience of digital metadualities.…

We’ve learned of a new arrival today that will shake up your training plans. Wattbike Hub+, a premium subscription version of Wattbike’s indoor training app, is now available and delivering workout customisation, deep integration with third-party apps, and exclusive training content. If you’re worried that this is the company suddenly charging for its free Wattbike Hub app, you can rest. The original Hub app remains free, and Hub+ expands its scope with significant features for a $7.99/£7.99 monthly price. Wattbike users will be able to access Hub+ free for 30 days to trial the features and to find out how…

Photos courtesy of Sportshot. Video and text courtesy of Algarve Bike Challenge The most popular MTB stage race of Portugal took place in Tavira, Algarve, Portugal from 10th to 12th of March. More than 1250 riders from 22 nationalities attended this special edition of the race. With superb weather conditions, the temperature rose up to 25º and the riders could enjoy perfect conditions for mountain biking in the bike paradise Algarve region located in the south of Portugal. The race started with the traditional night prologue, with a revised 2,5km course in the historical area of Tavira, with its narrow…

This live broadcast has now ended. The entire Round Two live broadcast is available below, split into two parts because it’s so long. Part One Part Two Schedule TypeDateTimeLiveMarch 19, 202308:55 GMT+1

Report Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) added another Monument to his palmares with a brilliant solo victory at Milan-San Remo on Saturday. The Dutchman attacked near the top of the Poggio, the final climb of the 294km race, and held off a chasing group of Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates), Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) and Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) to cross the line alone on Via Roma. Van der Poel emulated his grandfather Raymond Poulidor, who won Milan-San Remo in 1961. He also joined an elite club of riders who have won cyclocross world championships and Monuments. The race was…