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Discover the thrill of beach racing - Why you should join too!

Pedaleurdecharme — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:36:31 +0000

Are you looking for an adventurous and challenging sport that makes your heart beat faster? Then beach racing is for you! Crossing the beach on your mountain bike or beach bike. Why is this such a fun activity and why should more people take part in this amazing experience? We are happy to explain!

Why beach racing?

One with nature

Imagine the sound of the surf in the background, the sand under your tyres and the salty sea air caressing your face. Beach racing not only offers a sporting challenge, but also an unparalleled connection with nature. Driving along the coastline during sunrise or sunset is an experience any lover of nature will cherish.

Physical challenge

Beach racing is not for wimps. The soft sand forms a dynamic surface that constantly changes and calls on your stability and strength. It is a full-body workout that not only trains your legs, but also strengthens your core and upper body. Moreover, it is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that keeps your fitness levels up.

Community spirit

The beach is the ideal terrain to thunder across with a group of cycling buddies. Even in winter, there are plenty of beach bars where you can stop for a cup of coffee and an apple cone. Have a nice chat and enjoy.

Why you should join too?

Accessible for all

Unlike some other sports, beach racing is accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. With the right equipment and basic cycling skills, you can join in. It is a low-threshold way to stay in shape and meet new people.

Refreshing variety

Replace your standard bike ride with an adventure on the beach. The variety of terrain, the challenges of the sand and the changing environment make beach racing a refreshing and exciting change from regular bike rides. After your summer rides in the polder on the racer, get through the winter easily on your beach bike.

Clear your head

Beach racing offers not only physical benefits, but also a mental escape. The soothing sounds of the sea and open air help reduce stress and improve your overall well-being. It is a perfect way to escape the daily grind for a while.

Conclusion: rise to the challenge!

In short, beach racing is not just a sport; it is an experience. It connects you to nature, challenges you physically and gives you another reason to meet up with your buddies. What are you waiting for? Take up the challenge, add a new dimension to your cycling adventures, and discover why beach racing is the perfect way to deepen your passion for cycling.

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Guest blog: Physio bikefitting

Pedaleurdecharme — Thu, 04 May 2023 09:21:32 +0000

If you want to look good on your bike, you buy nice clothes. If you want to look super good, you naturally personalise your clothes with the personalised socks From charm cyclist. Your bike, just like your clothes and socks, isn't one-size-fits-all. Adjusting your bike to your body composition requires a bit more work and fine-tuning. This is done during a bike fitting.

While bike fit is very important, the person riding the bike is even more so. This is where the difference lies with a physio bike fitting. This also looks at how your body functions, where there can be better work done on mobility or, conversely, coordination, strength, and control in the kinetic chain and in the pedalling motion. This ensures that both your body and bike are optimally adjusted to each other for your goals.

Is a physiotherapy bike fit also beneficial for me?

A physio bike fitting can be done to prevent complaints, but also if you have complaints in daily life. The most common complaints people come to a physio bike fitting for are:

Lower back pain;
Pain between the shoulder blades and neck pain;
Pain around the knee and/or kneecap.;
Numbness and tingling in the hands and/or feet;
Saddle sore.

You can also have a physio bike fit done if you'd like to know how to transfer more power to your pedals and which exercises are specifically good for you.

The contents of a physio bike fitting

Depending on the package you choose, the bike fit is 1 hour (basic), 1.5 hours (basic +) or 2.5 hours (complete). The physio bike fit is structured as follows:

The intake We start with an intake session in which your complaints, goals, cycling experience, and training will be discussed.

The physical examination: After the initial consultation, a physical examination follows where we look at possible causes of your complaints, as well as your flexibility, strength, coordination, and body composition.

The bike fit When we map everything out, we will of course look at how you are positioned on the bike. We will first measure your current settings and how you are currently sitting on the bike. We do this using camera footage and angle measurements while cycling. We also look at your cleats and adjust them where necessary. Once we have a clear picture of your baseline, we will adjust your bike so that you are more comfortable and the body and bike fit together better. We evaluate every step we take using camera footage.

The evaluation At the end of the physio bike fitting, we'll go over the changes, you'll receive advice on targeted exercises, and if necessary, advice on treatment.

Advantages of a physical bike fitting at Physiotherapy MedSupport in Doetinchem

Having a bike fit with a physiotherapist has several additional benefits.

Part of the bike fitting can be reimbursed by your supplementary insurance (if you have it, of course), which will reduce the costs.;

2. If you've purchased socks via pedaleur de charme, you'll not only get a great pair of socks but also receive 5% off a physio bike fitting with us. With this discount, you'll have almost covered the cost of one pair of personalised socks;

3. In addition to being a bike fitter, I am also a manual therapist and physiotherapist. I am trained as a specialist in the musculoskeletal system, so I can accurately identify areas for you to work on off the bike.;

4. In addition to adjusting your bike, I can also perform manipulative treatments (cracking/manipulation), which can have a positive impact on your mobility.

Interest in a physio bike fit

Are you interested in a physio bike fit or would you like more information? Then check out our website Or send me a DM via Instagram @bikefitfysio.

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De aerodynamica van wielerkleding – Gastblog Acelera

Pedaleurdecharme — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:57:19 +0000

Aero socks, aero shirts and aero bikes. These days, everything in cycling seems to focus on aerodynamics. But what exactly does the term aero mean and what advantages can you gain from it? We would like to tell you more about the aerodynamics of cycling clothing.

In an already existing blog we explain the benefits of aerosocks are, in this new blog we take a closer look at the aerodynamic properties of cycling clothing. And we explain how you can benefit from this. To tell you all about aerodynamic cycling clothing, we let Hugo Lindenbergh, co-founder of Acelera Cycling Couture. A cycling apparel brand that specialises in aerodynamics, among other things.

The main reason a cyclist brakes comes from air resistance. Aerodynamics is literally the science of how air visibly moves along an object and thus closely related to air resistance. This is why the word appears so much in cycling.

Cycling pros do everything they can to be as aerodynamic as possible on the bike. A special bike, closed helmets, shaved legs and so on. For a pro, the gain from this makes a big difference. However, for an amateur, the gain from a new aero bike is nil.

What can help, however, is adjusting your posture by lowering your handlebars, for example. When doing this, make sure your arms can always find comfortable support on the handlebars to take the pressure off your lower back. You will find that your body has to get used to a deeper posture at first but this in itself can't hurt. If after a few rides it still isn't comfortable you might reconsider raising the handlebars again.

What also helps, and costs less money than a new bike, is customising your outfit. You may not need to buy a special time trial helmet but consider one with fewer holes. Good goggles, a tight shirt and, of course, aero socks also help. Realise that every little bit adds up and together does make a reasonable difference. For example, we developed cycling clothing that has 10% less air resistance than regular cycling clothing. Want to read more about this? Then click on this link.

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What does Chasse Patate mean?

Pedaleurdecharme — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:37:43 +0000

Wij van Pedaleur de Charme zijn gek op wieleruitdrukkingen. En Chasse Patate is misschien wel een van de mooiste wielertermen die er is. Maar wat betekent het nou?

Chasse Patate

Wanneer je aan het koersen bent en je hebt de slag gemist, dan kun je twee dingen doen: je kunt balen en in het peloton blijven hangen of je kunt proberen naar de kopgroep toe te springen. Wij juichen dat tweede natuurlijk toe! Koersen met grinta! Echter zit het er dik in dat je er in je eentje achteraan gaat, maar dat het je niet lukt om bij de kopgroep te geraken. Dan sta je weer voor een keuze: of je laat je inlopen of je begint aan een kansloze missie om kilometers in je eentje tussen de groepen in te blijven zwemmen. Wanneer je voor de laatste optie kiest, bevind je je in de Chasse Patate. Je bent een eenzame strijder, bezig met een totaal nutteloze lijdensweg, maar je weigert op te geven. Tranentrekkend mooi!

Waar komt Chasse Patate vandaan?

De term vindt zijn herkomst uit het zesdaagsen circuit. De Chasse Patate was een koers die werd gereden als opvulling van het officiële programma. Het was om de middagen op te vullen, voorafgaand aan het beter bekeken avond- en nachtprogramma. Veelal zaten er scholieren op de tribune en er werd vooral gekoerst voor het spektakel. De toppers in het klassement konden zo de benen rust geven, de mindere goden konden wat rondjes voorsprong terug pakken, waardoor het veld weer wat dichter bij elkaar kwam en de zesdaagse ogenschijnlijk weer iets spannender werd.

De term “patattenjacht” komt officieel uit de Zesdaagse van Parijs. Voorafgaand aan de koers werden door de renners patatten gegeten. Omdat ze allemaal met een volle pens de baan op gingen had het daarop volgende puntenkoersje niet het hoogste niveau. De renners deden het relatief wat rustiger aan, om zo de spijsvertering wat meer tijd te geven. De punten werden over en weer gedeeld, maar er werd weinig aanzet gemaakt om daadwerkelijk rondes voorsprong te pakken. Zodoende stond de Chasse Patate voor een koers voor de opvulling, net zoals die eenzame vluchter die in z’n eentje tussen de groepen in zwemt. Opvulling. Maar wel prachtige opvulling.

Sokken

Heb jij vrienden die continue in de Chasse Patate zitten? Doe dan deze Chasse Patate-socks cadeau! Of “overkomt” het je zelf geregeld in de plaatstelijke koers? Koop ze dan lekker voor jezelf. Want al ben je bezig aan een kansloze missie, met deze sokken zie je er wel goed uit!

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De ontsnapping gemist? Dan maar kansloos achter de kopgroep aanrijden, in wielertermen ook wel de ‘Chasse Patate’ genoemd. Met deze fietssokken zie je er gelukkig wel top uit!

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Discover the thrill of beach racing - Why you should join too!

Why beach racing?

One with nature

Physical challenge

Community spirit

Why you should join too?

Accessible for all

Refreshing variety

Clear your head

Conclusion: rise to the challenge!

Personalised cycling sock: with illustration of your own cyclist/cyclist

Cycling socks wheel sucker

Cycling socks Mont Ventoux

Guest blog: Physio bikefitting

Is a physiotherapy bike fit also beneficial for me?

The contents of a physio bike fitting

Advantages of a physical bike fitting at Physiotherapy MedSupport in Doetinchem

Interest in a physio bike fit

De aerodynamica van wielerkleding – Gastblog Acelera

What does Chasse Patate mean?

Chasse Patate

Waar komt Chasse Patate vandaan?

Sokken

Cycling socks Chasse Patate