Cycling blog

Which type of cycling jersey do you need?

Now that the cycling season is almost starting again and the first beautiful days have arrived, you're naturally looking for a sleek new outfit. You start your search with a simple term in Google, ...

How do you start cycling training as a beginner?

Regardless of age, we all started with road cycling at some point. Some people simply get on the bike or head out with a friend, while others take a fully thought-out approach. Either way, it never...

How healthy is road cycling?

Exercise is healthy, everyone knows that. But you might wonder how effective road cycling really is if you want to lose weight, get fitter, or improve your overall health. Comparing yourself to the...

How many calories do you burn while cycling?

For some it’s a goal, for others it’s a question we’ve all thought about at some point: how many calories do I burn while cycling? There are countless formulas and gadgets to track your calorie bur...

What should you look for when buying good cycling socks?

A huge amount has been written and said about cycling socks. There are countless cycling sock purists searching for the perfect pair. But what exactly makes the perfect cycling sock, and why does a...

Aerodynamics of a road cyclist

Air resistance during road cycling A road cyclist generally deals with two types of resistance: air resistance and rolling resistance. As the word suggests, aerodynamics is all about air resistanc...

The 5 most beautiful cycling routes around Radio Kootwijk

Radio Kootwijk, an icon in the rolling Veluwe landscape. Radio Kootwijk was once used to communicate with the many Dutch colonies of the time. Today, however, it is one of the most popular road cyc...

Which cycling jersey do you wear in which weather conditions?

We all know it: the days are getting shorter and the temperature keeps dropping. Still, you tell yourself, “I don’t want to stop riding, but which cycling jersey should I wear to stay warm?” In thi...

The right cycling jersey for men: an absolute must-have!

To complete your cycling outfit, wearing the right cycling jersey for men is essential. So when ordering cycling apparel, make sure the cycling jersey meets your needs. Are you a dedicated rider or...

Responsibly produced cycling jerseys

In 2022, sustainability has become one of the biggest challenges. And the clothing industry has an important role to play in making the world more sustainable. Acelera takes that responsibility ser...