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This Valentine’s Day, explore the most romantic cities by bike with your partner. From scenic coastal paths to historic streets, buycycle analyzed 150 cities based on cycling infrastructure, activities, and routes to find the perfect love-filled adventure. Where will your next ride take you?

Looking for the perfect winter ride? buycycle analyzed weather and cycling conditions across 100+ destinations to bring you the best spots for sunny routes, scenic trails, and unforgettable adventures this season.

What you’ll need to consider when you want to start training indoors. Indoor cycling offers numerous advantages, particularly in winter. It's time-efficient, eliminates concerns about rain, and you don't have to worry about freezing onto your bike. In short: it's an excellent option for winter when outdoor cycling might not be as appealing. In this blog post, we'll guide you on what you need to kick off your indoor training journey and how to make indoor cycling more enjoyable. Shirin and Nic m

Get the most out of the platform. And remember to have fun while at it. Probably everyone who has some cycling knowledge will have heard of Strava. It's an athlete's instagram, it's a place to track your trainings, a place to connect, a place to find new community or a place to brag (pls don't tho). Some love it, some would never even consider stepping foot into the network. But, it can elevate the heck out of your workouts and your cycling, if you use it the right way. Nic (a certified Strava

The cycling season is kicking off at full speed and bike manufacturers are bringing their models up to match that, equipping them with the latest tech and the nicest features. Among those playing the innovation field? Rose. They have finally released a new version of their already great gravel bike, the Backroad FF. According to Rose, FF stands for „fast forward“, so we took a closer look at why Rose is claiming that and what makes this bike different from the older Backroad model and we'll do i

Beat the wind on these aero beasts. In the world of cycling, aerodynamics is king. And when it comes to aero bikes, every second saved counts. Which is why Nic gave you a perfect rundown of the 5 best aero bikes available out there in 2024 and we will do the same on the blog today. These models are setting the standard for speed and performance and might just help you set up new personal records. So let's get started! 👋Do you know buycycle? We are the leading marketplace for buying and sellin

Everything you need to consider when your disc brake pads need replacing. If your bike is not braking efficiently or making funky noises when braking, it probably means your brakes pads are worn out or contaminated and need replacing. In this blog post we're going to give you a step-by-step guide on how to replace your disc brake pads to get you back on the road as quickly as possible. And of course, Nic's your go-to guy for advice here too. 1. What you need. In order to replace your disc br

Hello from the far north, we are Hannes and Lasse - two brothers from Kiel. Together we make the podcast "Plattfuss - The Triathlon and Cycling Podcast". Every week we talk to each other about what's on our minds. The core topic of sports is often simply bypassed and we digress far and wide. The goal, however, is still to tame the bastard together every week and to explore the starting lines of this world. We ride bikes because it's simply shocking! The Plattfuss garage Rose X-Lite 04 We bo

How to write a perfect love letter? The buycycle team does not know either. But we tried... So here's what we've always wanted to say to our bikes. In a few touching, loving, thoughtful and understandable mini love letters. Leo - Marketing 🚴🏽♂️I just love the principle of cycling: You get from A to B thanks to your own strength, and it's so quick and easy. It gives you such a sense of self-efficacy that blows me away. My bike is my favorite tool, my favorite means of transportation, and it

The most important information about one of the most important international bicycle manufacturers Triathlon bikes, mountain and gravel bikes, racing- and cyclocross bikes: Hardly any other bicycle manufacturer can do so many things as well as the Koblenz brand. Canyon. Founded just 21 years ago has Canyon quickly convinced an enthusiastic, loyal and above all huge fan base of itself. Today we look at the history and greatest achievements of the inventors of the Ultimate, Grizl and Grails take

Drinking coffee and cycling a bike belong together. End of story. May the little delight of caffeine be for a short energy or performance boost, a fast increase in concentration or a nice chat during the ride...the cycling community loves nothing more than a quick social caffeine consumption in between. After all, the whole group rides are aligned after him. The so-called coffee rides are not so much about the sporty excursion per se but more about chill rides with friends in nature - with mand

Discover the latest bike innovations! From bamboo frames to air-filtering tires, augmented reality shopping, and smart e-bikes, see how cycling is evolving for a greener, smarter future