Does Cycling Burn Fat?
Weight loss is a topic discussed by many, not just cyclists. So when looking for ways to tone up the question 'does cycling burn fat?' is a popular one to come up in conversation. Luckily enough, our experts at ProBikeKit have the answer!
La Vuelta Espaná - Santini Capsule Collection
Santini once again have been working hard to bring us a collection that sits superbly between the four official jerseys of the Vuelta Espaná. Santini's designs supporting more than 80 years of experience are close to everyone’s hearts.
Does Cycling Burn Muscle?
Cyclists, as well as many other people that play sports, can sometimes wonder if what they're doing is actually burning muscle. While the main aim of participating in any sport isn't to build muscle, it's to perform well, the question 'does cycling burn muscle?' is still often a concern amongst athletes.
Will Cycling Give me Big Legs?
It depends on your genetics, the amount of calories you take in, the type of cycling you do and the gears you ride in, after all there are a myriad of ways that can and will affect how someone's body reacts to exercise. This article is designed to give an insight into two main groups of people: those who are worried about putting size on their legs and want to reduce the amount of hypertrophy and muscle volume growth, and those who wouldn't actually mind developing thighs like Hoy and want to know what they can do to maximise hypertrophy and muscle growth.
Compression Clothing: How it Works
Compression clothing, which is essentially muscle support, is now quite a popular alternative to nagging your partner to rub your aches and pains. It can help to get that much needed blood flowing to the muscles again and start the recovery process. Read more about how compression clothing works.
The History of Cycling at the Olympics
Compared to many sports, cycling has quite a long and rich history. As bikes became more and more affordable in the mid 1800s, cycling began to be taken up by the masses, we take a look back in time at some of the key cycling moments that have happened in Olympic Games of years gone by.
Supplements and Cycling
We’ve all read the articles about eating healthy super foods and the benefits to our training this can have but sometimes downing a jar of beetroot juice or consuming a whole chicken straight after a ride just isn’t the first thing on our agenda. This article guides you to suitable supplements for cycling.
How Do I Know I'm Addicted to Cycling?
When the casual weekend ride is no longer enough and you become increasingly irritable without the bike between your legs, you know something has to be done. This might be among the first signs of your imminent addiction - that's right, we're implying that you are addicted to cycling!
The Cost of Cycling
Ever wondered how much the average ProTour cyclist gets paid? Or how much it takes to run a ProTour team? Will transfer fees soon be introduced? Who gets paid the most in the professional peloton? It's about time we investigated all these questions and more through this article about the cost of cycling.
Cycling Celebrities: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Why did you take up cycling? Whether it was the desire to lose a few pounds and keep that waistline in check, save some money on the daily commute or simply enjoy the freedom that cycling brings, everyone has their own reasons for getting out on the bike. Celebrities are no different.