I finally rode from Girona to Andorra
This is my third time back in Girona and riding to Andorra has become a recurring theme. I’m usually here in the winter/spring so the weather is always a little...
Racer Sportif's Blog
Products I've been drooling over
Working in a bike shop certainly has its perks, but it can be dangerous for your wallet – at least if you’re me. Being surrounded by so many nice bike...
Planting The Seeds In 2020
It is nearly unfathomable that we find ourselves in the thick of a global pandemic. Who would have thought that the world as we know it would change in such...
Win a Pair of Oakley Sutro Sunglasses!
A pair of sunglasses can make or break your kit. The Oakley Sutro sunglasses not only add style points and enhance and kit but you also get their prizm technology...
Everesting Challenge for Max’s Big Ride / Big Climb; a Reflection of the Journey
Where do I even begin? This challenge is outright crazy and stupid. But I think that is exactly why I was so drawn to it. I mean, who in their...
Win a Mavic cosmic pro carbon UST disc wheelset!
I keep saying this every month but we're so happy that everyone is taking part by uploading photos riding! There's nothing we love doing more here than riding and seeing...
Father's Day Gift Guide
Fathers’ day is just around the corner which means lots of bike-enthused fathers to shop for. Fortunately for me, my dad has always been good at dropping hints on what...
Handlebar bags: Yay or nay?
With gravel riding becoming increasingly more popular than ever it was inevitable that some trends would transfer over to the road. I started noticing handlebar bags around two years ago....
Staying motivated
During a typical year, a summer full of cycling events would have now started. But, as we all know, this is no typical year. Whether or not there will be...
Performance Wheels: What does it cost to go Faster?
When considering a cyclists speed and ways in which they can go faster, the critical factor that must always be considered is aerodynamic drag. There is no escaping it, no...
Win a Giro Aether MIPS Road Helmet
With the winner of our Assos S9 bib shorts just announced (it was Matthew Cuesta in case you missed it) it's time to announce the next giveaway! This month we...
Locked down in spain: an update
Saturday May 2nd, we were finally allowed to walk, run or ride for the first time since March 15th. I'm not going to talk about the lockdown because there's nothing...
Getting "chicked" and how to handle it
Picture this: you’re out on your Sunday morning ride, it’s gorgeous weather, your bike is running perfectly, and your legs feel awesome – it’s the perfect day. You eventually hit...
2020 Upgrades
As April is coming to a close during this unprecedented time there is no better time to ensure that both you and your bike is ready for the upcoming riding...
Win a pair of Assos S9 Bibshorts!
With our S-phyre contest coming to an end that means a new prize is up for grabs. This is definitely a shop favourite. Assos makes some of the best cycling...
Haleakala: My conquer, My Conquest
“Suffering is like anything else. Live with it long enough, you learn to like the taste.” -Leigh Bardugo Located on the on the east side of Maui in...