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Which cycling jacket for winter? Many cyclists are currently asking themselves this question. I would like to present three jackets from different manufacturers here. For the German manufacturer Biehler, the Deep Winter Cargo jacket from the winter 2023/2024 is entering the race. From the Australian manufacturer Maap, I present the 2024 winter model. Some of …
At the end of September, when the days get shorter, we cyclists head south to warmer climes. In Croatia, for example, it is still warm for longer in the fall. The 3500 km² peninsula on the Adriatic, Istria, is largely Croatian. This is where the famous Istria300 cycling race takes place. However, there is no …
Pink or white? Rain or sun? The question of all questions before the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon is always the question of the weather. This year the weather conditions were almost perfect. Not too hot and not too cold. 14 to 24 degrees from start to finish with local outliers reaching just below the 30-degree mark …
Summer is just around the corner and brings with it the most kilometers for cyclists. Hot temperatures can put a strain on the circulation and quickly become uncomfortable, especially if there is no cooling breeze when riding uphill. Almost all manufacturers now promise that their jerseys are suitable for summer. Personally, however, I have already …
In many sports, the advantages of a low body weight outweigh the disadvantages. Lightweight ski jumpers fly further. In sports with weight classes (boxing, weightlifting, judo, lightweight rowing, wrestling and others), body weight is a central component and sometimes more important than training. In addition, losing weight (“making weight”) can give you an advantage when …
I have tested three long-sleeved cycling jerseys from different manufacturers that are explicitly advertised as being water-repellent. All three jerseys are available for both men and women. They have a soft and warming layer on the inside, while the outsides are wind and water repellent. First of all, I would like to say that none …
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As a look back at 2023, I would like to give a brief summary of my vacation in Croatia this year, where I took part in the Istria300 race there and was able to promote the Istria300 Ladies with its premiere. This year I also had the unpleasant experience of losing my sense of taste …
Anyone who rides a bike all year round will get wet sooner or later. This is less of a problem in summer, but definitely a problem in cold temperatures. Wet clothing draws heat away from the body. Our hands and fingers in particular are exposed to the wind, which intensifies the cooling effect. Cold fingers …
Lactate plays a central role in the energy supply and performance of athletes. Lactate measurement is used, among other things, in sports performance diagnostics. However, the existing concepts of the so-called lactate threshold for monitoring training progress need to be reconsidered. The first two articles on the subject of lactate can be found here: Part1 …
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How many kilometers and meters of altitude should you have in your legs for the Ötztal Cycling Marathon since the beginning of the year? The answer to this question must probably be answered individually for each cyclist. Can you finish an Ötztaler without specific training? Is a participation without altitude meters and hard intervals possible …