Let’s face it, most of our winter rides are done when it’s dry and ideally sunny, there’s nothing better than escaping on a cold, crisp winter day. There are lots of winter products on the market that are primarily aimed at waterproofing, for rides in the rain, these tend to have breathability issues as many of …
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WINTER GEAR GUIDE
When the temperatures drop, the days get shorter and the weather a little less pleasant it’s often hard to find motivation to keep riding your bike. In the past one of the big barrier to getting out in winter was comfort, either you got cold and wet or you overheated wearing bulky clothing that wouldn’t …
The Best Roads In The World – Probably (Definitely)
When choosing a holiday destination it might seem counter intuitive to spend those precious days of vacation staying in the hometown (Fonzaso) of the company (Sportful) you work for… This fact was pointed out to me on multiple occasions; some offered suggestions – Seychelles, Barbados, Mauritius, apparently all nice at this time of year. However …
Riding with Daniele Bennati
Normal. That’s how it feels working with some of the most amazing athletes in the world. I guess we’ve become numbed to it since we try hard to be close to the riders at Tinkoff Saxo so that we can respond to their needs and to foster the kind of informal communication that leads to …
Majorca – Sunshine Miles
Riding bikes in Majorca is for some, an annual pilgrimage, escaping the less than perfect weather back home and putting some sun-drenched miles in the legs, for the season ahead. As a pasty white English guy, I can confirm nothing lifts the spirits like the warmth of the sunshine and blue skies above. That first …
Sportful Summer 2015 Collection
With summer just visible on the horizon it’s about time we launched our latest collection, featuring some totally new innovations, some subtle tweaks and some great new graphics. Here’s some of the highlights. (click on the product names for more information) Sportful R&D The R&D range is the pinnacle of tech research, whether it’s the hours …