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BIKE TOURING

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Indoor cycling workouts: 12 exercises to do at home

Are you excited to own a home trainer but not sure where to start or how to progress? Here are a few tips to guide you as you learn a new way to cycle.

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Best gift ideas for cyclists

The ultimate gift guide for road bike fans! Discover high-performance bicycles, essential technical clothing, and must-have accessories.

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Road cycling trips near our Ontario and Western Canada stores

Les circuits et boucles de vélo de route préférés de notre équipe.

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Road cycling trips near our Eastern Canada stores

The best road cycling routes and loops recommended by our team. These trips also happen to be near our Decathlon stores, which make perfect starting points to meet a friend, gear up, and start cycling!

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The benefits of layering

When practicing outdoor activities, layer your clothing to stay comfortable, dry and warm. At Decathlon, we go to great lengths to ensure our products are made with technical fabrics that have your back (literally!) in all types of weather conditions. Learn how to layer up before you head out!

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How to Clean Your Hydration Pack

Designed specifically for those who practice trail running, mountain biking, and hiking, a hydration system with a drinking tube is an essential piece of equipment for intense activity in the great outdoors. Do you know how to properly clean your hydration pack? Here’s a quick guide.

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How to choose the right inner tire tube for your bike?

To choose the right inner tube, you need to determine three things: the size of your wheel, the width of your tire and the type of valve that is compatible with your wheel rim.

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Bikepacking or touring: two ways to travel on two wheels

Heeding the call of the great outdoors, you become one with the wind as it pulls you through new and varied landscapes. When the day is done, you set up camp and sleep under the stars. Bicycle travel has become increasingly popular lately.To tour or to bikepack? You can choose your own adventure!

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How to choose a road bike?

Have you decided to take up road cycling? “Yes, but I don’t have a bike!,” “It’s expensive!” “I don’t know which type to choose,” etc. There are many questions and concerns that may get in the way of your good intentions. Here are some tips for how to choose a first road bike.

Why choose an electric bike?

Why choose an electric bike?

Want to get around without pedalling yourself into exhaustion? Get yourself a ebike.

TRAINING FOR PROGRESSION IN ROAD CYCLING

How to train to improve in road cycling?

Whatever your cycling discipline, training sessions need to be tailored and well-managed to ensure consistent progress under the best conditions throughout the year. Heart rate, physiological limits, power... Read on for our tips on improving your training.

Man changing a bicycle inner tube

How to change a bicycle inner tube

Changing a bicycle inner tube may seem daunting, but it’s actually quite straightforward, and even gratifying, when you know what steps to follow.

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