As we move towards the end of the summer, we need to focus on an important phase. Off-season cycling training is very important, and can be the key to a successful new season. And the sooner this training starts, the better. That does not mean that there is no downtime. The body needs a rest, as well as the mind. Therefore off-season cycling training can involve a lot of time off the bike. No need to keep climbing ,  nor eating too much. This is now becoming more popular amongst pro cyclists and triathletes. This does not mean that  we must spend the winter in the gym, paying large fees. What ..read more

I feel like I have to write a short post about promoting cycling in Galicia. As readers of this blog know, there are many reasons to come to Galicia and enjoy your passion. The Galician roads are safe and second to none for cyclists. The natural beauty of Galicia is evident, and more when enjoyed from a bike. Post-ride, the Galician gastronomy is a delight, with abundant Galician wine and beer to keep you happy. And on the “day off”, exploring Galician history, and its cultural Celtic roots can be explored. All in all, a great destination for your next Cycling holiday in Spain. The question is ..read more

In my blog of August 28th, Strava application debate, I touched on Power meters. I said that I would return to the subject, and thus here we are. So, what are my initial thoughts on Power Meters? Well, before I go any further, they do cause a bit of an argument. As cyclists, we all love to think that we know best. Our bikes have a lot of components, and we all like to argue that we have chosen the best out there. Best value, best looking, best weight/performance ratio etc. Well, that hornet’s nest is well and truly kicked over with Power Meters. Thoughts on Power Meters Firstly, which one do y ..read more

Here in Galicia we like to think that we have everything that we need for cyclists. It isn’t just the cycling routes that we can organise, or the incredible variety of climbs. No, we also have incredible nature and beauty and a huge amount of safe traffic free roads. Added to that, the fabulous Galician gastronomy  and Galicia’s incredible culture and history ensures a fantastic cycling holiday in Spain. So, what can make Galicia better as a destination for cycling tourists. Well, the imminent arrival of Cycling Friendly in Galicia. So, what is Cycling friendly? Cycling Friendly in Galicia Cyc ..read more

What I felt as though I had to write a quick blog about cycling training. We all love our bikes, and part of riding is preparation. We clean our machines, buy good kit, spend money on stuff we don’t need. It is all part of the joy of cycling. However, do we really prepare ourselves to ride. Is our cycling training helping us to get better? Do we know what we are doing? I decided to find out, by joining a young local professional, who has been injured, at a cycling training session. I was enlightened. Cycling Training I have been riding for about 11 years. I started the sport late, when I came ..read more

The Vuelta de España 2019 started on Saturday in that little piece of England called Torrevieja. Making its way up the Mediterranean coast, through the barren flatlands towards France. A time trial in Pau, which isn’t in Spain thrown in. Finally, in Stage 12, the race arrives in proper Spanish cycling country. However, this year is a Vuelta without Galicia. That is a real shame, as every time the Vuelta comes to Galicia, the crowds are huge. Also, the riders themselves are always enchanted by the routes, and the abundance of excellent cycling. A Vuelta Without Galicia The Vuelta seems to meand ..read more

As we move towards the end of the cycling season, it is time to reflect on how the year has gone. How have visitors enjoyed their Galician cycling experience? What have been the salient points of visitors regarding their time here in Galicia. Well, I can only go by what they have said, and here is a summary of this year’s thoughts. Galician Cycling Experience The clearest point made by our visitors this year has been their enjoyment of the traffic free cycling that can be found here. Rider safety is paramount, and here in Galicia many rides will see more wild animals than cars. There are many ..read more

Back in a blogpost at the end of last year I touched on the use of power meters and Strava. At the time I did not use either of them. Power meters I will return to in a later post. For now, let us concentrate on the Strava application debate. I am now on Strava, so some of my adventures can be seen here. So, what have been my initial thoughts on the Strava application debate. Strava Application Debate I can say that every visitor that we have had this year is on Strava, so they must be doing something right. I can see that Strava is a good social media platform for us cyclists. It has been a g ..read more

Back again after a busy summer. Lots to talk about in the coming week. Plenty of subjects and ideas. Firstly however, it is always good to have you work appreciated. I would like to say many thanks to Trailheads, the US website. They have been kind enough to give me a Trailheads blog award, for one of the best cycling blogging websites. Trailheads   is one of the US’s biggest outdoor sport clothing websites. An award from them for a small website like ours is somehting to celebrate. I would like to thank Kristin for selecting us. So I must keep our standard high, so that we stay on their prefe ..read more

The Gran Fondo Ezaro has rapidly become the most famous cyclo tourist race in Galicia in just five short years. The famous Galician professional , Ezequiel Mosquera, and his company EME Sports are the organisers of the race. This year the Gran Fondo Ezaro will be a qualifier for the Gran Fondo world championships in Poland in Septmeber. It is the only qualifier on the Iberian peninsula. The participation will be at least 1,000 riders. Many of them will be experiencing Galicia for the first time. Enjoying its natural beauty, and also its famous gastronomy.  So, what makes the Gran Fondo Ezaro s ..read more