THE SECRET PRO
If you follow the pro-tour, one of the best regular reads is over on Cycling Tips’ site and specifically, The Secret Pro!
There is of course speculation as to who this Pro is, but no one really knows! There has been a lot of chat online about it being a hoax, now completely refuted by Wade Wallace who started the site:
To begin with, let’s make one thing absolutely clear: The Secret Pro exists. It is not a hoax. We simply don’t have enough insight into the pro peloton to be making this stuff up. Second, I wouldn’t risk my credibility, which has taken years to build, to try to fool you all for the sake of a cheap thrill. That would show an utter disrespect to you, the readers of this site.
Regardless of what you think, The Secret Pro diaries are superb and a fascinating insight into the pro-peloton.
CLICK HERE: Read more from the Secret Pro…
CYCLING HEAVEN
Tuscany is one of those places which people always talk about with a big smile on the faces. Let’s face it, the cycling is amazing, the views are stunning and the food is not half bad too!
You may or may not have heard of Joao Correira.
Joao is the founder of inGamba (which is Italian slang for “in the know”) and used to be a pro (riding for the Cervelo Test team no less). He spent a lot of his time training and living in Italy and always wanted to ride there without the restrictions of being a pro. He wanted to eat, drink and enjoy the stunning scenery.
So, originally sketched out on the back of a napkin, Joao now organises the very best bike holidays in the world and has recently launched some brilliant short stays in Tuscany.
CLICK HERE: Must watch video and amazing cycling locations…
SERIOUSLY NICE Ti
We are big fans of titanium at TBT. There seems to have been a resurgence of titanium frame builders over the past ten years. From more established, mass market brands like Van Nicholas to the custom work done by Enigma, Seven, Baum and Firefly.
Firefly provides some of the very best photography of all the bikes they make over on flickr. Yes, these photos and bikes are seriously drool inducing.
A good friend of TBT is lucky enough to own one of these bikes and he told us about riding one of these…
The ride is sublime. It is the smooth nature of the ride which really stands out. I’ve combined the Ti frame with Enve Smart 4.5 wheels and 25mm Conti tyres. This makes for a smooooth ride and a fast one.
From long 50+ mile Sunday cruises to fast circuit sessions, the Firefly is a cracking bike. Yes, it was an investment to say the least but I will be riding this for a long, long time.
CLICK HERE: Visit the Firefly website…
THE DETAILS MATTER
Saddles and bar tape are often looked at last on a custom bike build.
However, details matter and these things are the icing on the cake to a special build. Mick Peel runs Busyman Cycles over in Melbourne, Australia. He is the go-to guy for custom leather work in the bike world. Simply put, he is the best and you can have what you want! People send Mick their favourite saddle and he goes from there…
From matching stitching on the bar tape to a specific logo and embossing on the saddle, Mick can do it. Grab a coffee and click the button below to marvel at his wonderful work. Seriously, don’t miss seeing some of these beauties!