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The Best Cycling Routes around Munich 1. Ludwigshöhe Route - Afterwork 50km The Munich - Ludwigshöhe loop is probably Munich's most ridden route for local cyclists. Ludwigshöhe is the perfect ~50km afterwork ride that offers cyclists with panoramic views of the Alps including Germany's highest peak,
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5 Reasons to choose Clincher tires over Tubeless on the Road 1. Marginal rolling resistance gains In the past, tire rolling resistance testing proved that there were considerable gains to be made by switching to Tubeless. However in 2026, with the development of modern latex / TPU tubes and clincher tires,
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1. The Dolomites, Italy The Dolomites are in my opinion the most beautiful mountains in the Alps. If you love climbing and the mountains, the Dolomites are the best place in the world to ride your bike. The local food, wine, and hotels are also world-class in the Dolomites. Some
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For the weight weenies If you are obsessed about saving as much weight as possible on your bike just like me, this is the article for you. In this article, I will dive-into the most cost effective weight upgrades that you can make to your bike. 1. TPU Tubes Average
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As a mechanical engineer and cyclist, I spend a lot of time thinking about aerodynamics and optimizations on the bike. With that being said, I think an often under-looked optimization on road bikes is the interaction between the tire and the outside of the rim. The tire and wheel on
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1. Passo dello Stelvio from Prato, Italy Statistics: Distance: 14,66 miles / 23,59 km Elevation Gain: 6038 feet / 1840 m Average Gradient: 8,2% Strava Segment: https://strava.app.link/POnNTyVU40b Hotel Recommendation: https://www.zum-goldnen-adler.com/en/ Pro Tip: Make sure to book the Breakfast and Dinner at
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Often referred to as the "Most Instagrammable Road Bike", the Edelsten R4 is a race bike with endurance oriented geometry. Manufactured with T800 Toray Carbon and a higher stack than most, the bike provides unrivaled compliance and is the ultimate bike for Grand Fondos. My R4 setup with
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