Mountain Biking & Cycling Tips
Biking offers an enjoyable and exciting way to explore the mountains. To make sure you get the most out of your bike adventure there are a few things you should to know. We have some expert tips for you including everything from training sessions to downloading GPS tours and using the latest bike maps.
Training Basics
Wolfgang Fasching is often asked what the best way is to get into shape for the biking season. The answer depends on your fitness and experience level...
Repair Kit
Mountain bike pro Wolfgang Fasching offers tips on which repair tools to pack. You should always expect the unexpected …
If you come prepared nei...
Helmet and Eyewear
Mountain bike pro Wolfgang Fasching will provide you with important information on helmets and goggles!
Wearing a bike helmet is a must if you valu...
MTB Clothing
Mountain bike pro Wolfgang Fasching tells you what to wear and what to bring to enjoy your bike ride to the full!
Whether your goal is to stay cool...
GPS Navigation
Life without computers is unimaginable for most of us today. Whether it’s the Internet, your cell phone or your car navigation system: many parts of o...
Disk Brakes and Suspension Forks
Modeled after motorbikes, disk brakes and suspension forks have become essential features of a mountain bike. Disc brakes are good for wet and especia...
Choosing a Bike
First of all: determine your style. Which kind of riding do you want to do? Is it road cycling, smooth trail riding, cross-country racing, all mountai...
The Day Before The Race
Nervousness, self-doubt and a queasy feeling in your stomach are all normal before a great race. The day before the race is crucial no matter whether ...
Stay Hydrated
The importance of drinking enough fluids cannot be overestimated. On average you should drink between two to three liters per day. When training or ra...
Nutrition Basics
Nutrition is a key success factor in endurance sports and can help achieve peak athletic performance. During last year’s XXAlps, a 2130-kilometer endu...
Overtraining
Training is the only way to improve your performance. Unfortunately your competitors know this as well. Due to an increased competitive pressure athle...
The Optimal Cadence
Do you remember the 2000 Tour de France? Lance Armstrong’s high-cadence cycling vs. Jan Ulrich’s hard and slow pedaling received a lot of attention in...
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