Elite are upping the stakes with the launch of their new Real E-motion Rollers. According to Elite, these rollers are a combination of their E-motion Rollers and their virtual reality software. Does it work? Well at first glance, it all looks pretty promising but the proof is in the pudding. [Read more...]
Allan Quinley - Life in the Saddle Cycling Blog
Previously at Lifeinthesaddle.com, we have now moved into our new home here at Reviewed & Rated. I'm going to talk all things cycling from interesting events through exciting new gear to cool cycle routes.
December 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Best Turbo Trainers 2012
Just when you think you have found THE best turbo trainer, something new with unique and exciting functionality will hit the market, throwing the proverbial spanner in the works. This is what I love about the turbo trainer market, it is constantly evolving and developing which is all the better for us. The rider experience is becoming so fine-tuned and stimulating that it has taken the boredom out of training sessions. Loving that!
2012 has been a year of developments and launches so I thought it would be fun to pick my three personal favourites in terms of entry-level trainer, digital trainer and rollers. Here goes for the best turbo trainers 2012… [Read more...]
November 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Realaxiom Trainer introduced by Max Testa
The Team Bmc Chief Medical Officer, Max Testa introduces Realaxiom in this video from Elite.
Realaxiom is his indoor trainer of choice. In this interview, Max describes his experience with the team managing the training and analyzing the athletes’ performances and why he [Read more...]
October 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cycling Gifts: The Best 12 Christmas Gifts for Cyclists
With Christmas just around the corner, now is the time that we wrack our brains for original and innovative gift ideas. This unfortunately is not as easy as it sounds. Well, as luck would have it, I might be able to help you out in that department, especially if you are buying for the cyclist in your life. I have scoured the internet high and low and have put together my list of the top 12 cycling gifts. [Read more...]
October 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tacx Trainers: The Complete Guide
Ever wanted to know exactly which Tacx turbo trainer is the right one for you? This guide will give you a clear overview over the entire range of Tacx trainers.
Tacx is a renowned manufacturer of turbo trainers and provides turbo trainers to a large number of pro-teams. The following list is structured from entry level to pro and should give you the overview of Tacx trainers that you need: [Read more...]
August 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
London Cycle Route: Putney to Weybridge
Distance: 18 miles (one way)
Typical Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Typical Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Start: South side of Putney Bridge
Finish: Riverside path in Weybridge
Route: National Cycle Network 4: Thames Valley Cycle Route
Finish: Riverside path in Weybridge
Route: National Cycle Network 4: Thames Valley Cycle Route
June 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
London Cycle Route: Docklands and Lee Valley
The View over Greenwich and Canary Wharf
Distance: 10 miles (one way)
Typical Duration: 1-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Typical Duration: 1-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Start: The Greenwich foot tunnel
End: Tottenham Hale station
Route: National Cycle Network 1
End: Tottenham Hale station
Route: National Cycle Network 1
June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Tarka Trail Cycle Route Devon
Distance: Approx. 31 miles (one way)
Typical Duration: 4-5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Trail: Level tarmac, woodland and gritty disused railway track
Typical Duration: 4-5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Trail: Level tarmac, woodland and gritty disused railway track
Start: Braunton
Finish: Meeth
Route: National Cycle Route 3 and 27
Finish: Meeth
Route: National Cycle Route 3 and 27
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kent Cycle Route: Crab and Winkle Way
Distance: Approx. 7.5 miles (one way)
Typical Duration: 1-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Typical Duration: 1-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Start: Canterbury West Station
End: Whitstable Harbour
Route: National Cycle Network 1
End: Whitstable Harbour
Route: National Cycle Network 1
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Prices Going up at The Sufferfest – Get in Now!
This just in from our partners The Sufferfest Pte. Ltd.:
“Unfortunately, as our costs have increased, we have to raise the price of our videos from $11.99 to $12.99 on May 1st. We hope you find that with that modest increase you still find the videos to be exceptionally good value for the amount of suffering delivered! ” [Read more...]
