Cycling blog

cycling apparel for men: what should you choose?

 There is a wide range of cycling apparel for men. Think bib shorts, cycling jerseys, cycling jackets or coats, and cycling socks. Which outfit do you choose as a man for road cycling? Bib shorts f...

Getting started with road cycling? Avoid these common mistakes

If you're just getting started with road cycling, you've probably already read up on things like what kind of bike you need and how to set it up. Still, there are a few things almost every beginner...

Clean the bike chain of your road bike properly

Keeping your bike chain well maintained is one of the best ways to avoid replacing parts unnecessarily. When your chain and sprockets are properly clean, they wear much less quickly than when they’...

What makes a good pair of bib shorts with chamois pad?

Benefits of cycling shorts with chamois pad Before we explain what makes a good pair of cycling shorts with chamois pad, we’ll first walk you through the key benefits of cycling shorts with a chamo...

features of a good cycling jersey for men

Good-quality cycling apparel is very important for comfort on the bike. A cycling kit that fits well allows you to move more freely and stay fully focused on your ride. A high-quality men's cycling...

Checklist for buying a second-hand road bike

The time has come: you’ve decided to buy your first (or second) road bike. After spending hours browsing Marktplaats or looking around on Veloscout, you’ve finally found your dream bike. And of cou...

The biggest doping scandals in road cycling

road cycling is a top-level sport that attracts major global attention every year. It is an intense sport in which riders are under constant pressure to set the fastest time. This has led some cycl...

What is RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) and how do you use it while cycling?

When reading about training, you’ll sometimes come across the term RPE - Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale. This is a scale that runs from 1 to 10 and is used to estimate your training intensity bas...

5x Rondje Hoep and alternative route around Amsterdam

De Ronde Hoep is perhaps the most classic cycling loop for anyone in Amsterdam. Loved by many, this route has almost everything a road cyclist looks for: fast riding through nature, low traffic, sm...

The best Dutch road cyclists of the moment

The Netherlands may be a relatively small country, but in road cycling we think big. Over the years, many Dutch heroes in cycling have put our country on the international map. Today’s riders are b...