Training & Health
Mobility after cycling: 5 exercises in 10 minutes
Stiff back, tight hips, tense neck? These five mobility exercises ease the usual post-ride complaints in ten minutes.
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Bikepacking for beginners: how to plan your first trip
Bike, bags and route planning: start your first bikepacking trip with the kit you already have, no pro setup needed.
Training & Health
Calories burned outdoors: from hiking to ski touring
How many calories do you burn hiking, cycling or ski touring? A comparison of popular outdoor sports with reference values and the factors behind them.
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Climate change 2025: what the science shows today
2024 was the warmest year on record and the first full year above 1.5°C. A factual overview of where climate research stands, with the key figures.
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5 spring day rides in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Back on the bike: five signposted cycle routes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland that are made for your first rides of spring.
Training & Health
Electrolytes in heat and sport: what your body needs
Sodium, potassium, magnesium: when do you actually need electrolytes? What sweat costs you, how to dose it and why plain water can become a risk on long efforts.
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Your first half marathon: how to prepare
Sawe ran 1:59:30 in London, a mark for the history books. Here is how to prepare for your own first half marathon and reach the finish without frustration.
Buying Guides
Gonso cycling wear and the SQlab GO pad explained
A new logo and a clearer message: since the Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Gonso has presented itself with an updated look. We explain what is behind it and the SQlab GO pad.
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Hiking boot tech explained: membranes, soles and lasts
Gore-Tex or Sympatex? Vibram Megagrip or Arctic Grip? The real differences behind hiking boot technology, with practical advice for choosing yours.
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Holiday recovery: why one week off is rarely enough
The holiday effect often wears off in the first week back at work. Why that happens, and how to plan your next holiday so the recovery actually lasts.
Buying Guides
Hydrostatic head: why 30,000 mm is not always better
Hydrostatic head is the most quoted buying criterion for rain jackets and tents, and the most misunderstood. We clear up the most persistent myths.
Buying Guides
Marmot camping 2026: Wraptor, HiberNest and Trailfin
Our take on Marmot's 2026 camping highlights: the zip-free Wraptor, the blanket-style HiberNest and the roomy Trailfin tent.