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Tour de France and Tour de Femmes are over. The Vuelta is not on until another month, and nothing much is happening in the MTB and gravel scene until the Gravel World Series at the end of August. This is the perfect opportunity to bridge this time with your bike adventures. And if half the continent is already in summer vacation mode, then let's jump right on this train and directly onto the saddle for a vacation on the bike. Preferably on one of the EuroVelo routes... We have digitally grazed t

Summer is in full swing, and we are noticing more and more that it's vacation time, especially in the buycycle office: It's emptying. Rarely have we had so much space to write articles! Most are out cycling, and one even hit the Tuscan EuroVelo route, which we suggested last week. So, for those who now want to join, here is part two of our Europe-by-bike tips, in which we take a closer look at the last nine Eurovelo routes and present you our favorite stretches: 9. Baltic-Adriatic route. Fürs

What's up with the new S-Works? It's finally here! In the last few weeks, several leaked pictures have been circulating on the web, giving us first impressions of the long-awaited new Specialized SL 8. Last Sunday, the time had officially come: Remco Evenpoel was allowed to race the brand new bike from Edinburgh to Glasgow at the UCI Men's Championships. That's why we're taking a closer look at the SL 8 today, comparing it to the successful previous model SL 7 and answer the burning question: I

Because beautiful routes are more fun Deciding where to ride is one of the most important parts of having a good time on a bike. In the past, finding the ideal route required friends who knew the surrounding roads inside and out, or hours spent studying a map. Today it's much easier: a few clicks and we have a starting point to work out the perfect route. And it doesn't even matter if we want to make the daily commute to work a little nicer or if we want to spend several days riding through th

The young, community-driven company is making pre-owned bikes more accessible to anyone and everyone. buycycle, Europe's leading marketplace for high-value, pre-owned bikes, is expanding its business to the US market. The move comes as 75% of all bicycle sales in the USA are in the sportbike segment. According to Grand View Research, the market volume for new bikes in the US in 2021 was $12 billion and is expected to grow with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8% by 2030. With over 15,000 pr

Explore the most influential figures in American cycling history, from trailblazers like Major Taylor and Kittie Knox to modern icons like Ayesha McGowan and Justin Williams. Discover the athletes who shaped the sport and pushed boundaries in racing, advocacy, and innovation.

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 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 startup hi

#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

How many carbohydrates do I need on the bike, gels or isotonic drinks, and what should I eat before my ride? Get nutrition tips here.

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 because there was not yet a single real travel story on our blog. It is high time that you experience firsthand what you can experience on a bikepacking trip. It was perfect timing that Paul, a photographer and bike lover, had just taken an adventurous tour through the Balkans and was willing to share it with us. Drum roll please for: Balkan Voyage by Paul Marschner.