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The Dolomites by bike Last Saturday the Dolomites have once belonged to cyclists, and cyclists only: The annual Sella Ronda bike Day was held for in the 17th time on 16.09.2023. On this day the traffic on the four mountain passes is closed around the Sella stock for all motorized vehicles. The ones remaining, are the over 20,000 cyclists who have the whole day to themselves to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Sella Ronda without exhaust fumes and engine noise, while taking one of the most

How Berlin wants to become more bike-friendly buycycle WatchBlog: In this new series, we'll take a look at developments in the bike industry and cycling culture every few months: from spinning to Copenhagenizing - we'll introduce you to all the trends and innovations. Today: Berlin and its struggle with the cyclists... Find out how the German capital is trying to become more bike-friendly in this WatchBlog edition. Oh, Berlin. The city that never sleeps, the melting pot, the teeming place of s

What is the new Endurance bike really capable of? The latest endurance bike from Specialized has made waves in recent weeks... The release of the new Roubaix was long awaited and is now celebrated even longer. But what is the new Roubaix SL8 really capable of and how does it differ from the famous Specialized Diverge? Nic has taken a closer look at the Endurance model in his latest YouTube video and we will do so too in this blog post. Anyone looking at the new Roubaix SL8 for the first time w

An expert explains how you can best fuel yourself on the bike! We at buycycle know a lot about bikes, of course. And we do have expertise on the larger cosmos of cycling but when it comes to nutritional sciences and the best power fuel for cyclists... In that case, even a Nic from buycycle prefers to confide in a true expert: Namely, Robert Gorgos, co-founder of sports nutrition manufacturer MNSTRY and sports and nutrition consultant for a World Tour cycling team. We invited him to our studio t

The off-season is approaching slowly but surely...once the first single digit temperatures hit, most of you will probably quit our favorite pastime for now and store your bikes in your garages... But in order to find some  motivation motivation for the last nice days ahead and to finish the season in a positive way, we from buycyle want to review some of the most important moments of this year's cycling season! 1. Mathieu Van der Poel broke records. For the first time the Dutch cycling star w

Bikepacking through Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro 🫂We write quite a lot about bikepacking and traveling by bike for the fact that there was not yet a single real travel story on our blog... High time, therefore, that you can experience firsthand what you can experience on a bikepacking trip. And perfect timing that Paul, photographer and bike lover just took an adventurous tour through the Balkans and was willing to share it with us. Drum roll please for: Balkan Voyage by Paul M

Giant Defy vs. Specialized Roubaix, vs. Canyon Endurace The endurance scene has had an exciting September: three models have been newly released last month, each brought to you by none other than the three giants of the bike industry: Canyon, Giant and Specialized. Each bike combines the latest technical innovations and tinkering from the three manufacturers, but which one suits you best? The Giant Defy Advanced SL 0, the Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL8 or the new Canyon Endurace CFR? Shirin ha

What setup is best for you? Finally, another gravel bike post! And a quite techy one too... If the word "gear ratio" rings no bell at all, this article is for you. And if you are an absolute expert already, but just want to have the pros and cons of single and double shifting systems on gravel bikes presented at a glance, then you are also in the right place. Shirin has taken a closer look at the two possible setups for gravel bikes and helped you determine which one suits you and your riding s

Did you know? Oh, you think you're bike experts? You know all about suspension travel, frame geometries and gear ratios? Can name the last four Tour de France (femmes) winners and those of the UCI World Championships too? Hats off! But we bet you don't know these 10 fun facts about cycling yet. 1. Leonardo da Vinci was NOT the inventor of the bicycle. In the sketchbook "Codex Atlanticus", which the artist made between 1480 and 1510, there is a drawing that looks pretty similar to today's bic

What can the brand new road bike really do? The Focus Izalco is not a bike we are unfamiliar with, quite the opposite. Nic has already dove into a longer review of the race beast this year and was a quite a fan of the fast, light and capable climbing bike. So it goes without saying that when our Head of Brand was able to get us a copy of the brand new model, we took our time to take a look at it and test it for you in detail. So here it is: Focus Izalco Review, the second, the latest. 1. The

Not for minimalists, but definitely something for the great explorers... Bikepacking! Travel with the bike wherever you want and the luggage safely stowed in a few bike bags that means pure freedom for many. But a few logistical questions need to be clarified despite the spirit of adventure: Which bike is suitable? What equipment needs to be purchased and how will the nights in the open air be arranged? Which tent do you need? Don't worry, we at buycycle will help you and give you all the infor

The Shimano 12-speed Di2 groupset For many, the Shimano 12-speed Di2 is the queen of the shifting groups. So that you can also get the full potential out of it, we at buycycle have summarized all the most important tips and tricks around the electric circuit: In Nic's YouTube video and in this blog post you will learn everything about the 12-speed Di2, from the battery check, the different modes and the fine-tuning of the front derailleur, to the E-Tube app! 👋Do you know buycycle? We are the