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Keep your cycling socks in tip-top shape: practical maintenance tips for the perfect ride!

Pedaleurdecharme — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:56:57 +0000

As an avid cyclist, you know that the right cycling socks are an essential part of your cycling outfit. They keep your feet comfortable, wick away moisture and add a touch of personality to your ride. To make sure your socks are always ready for the next adventure, today we are sharing some maintenance tips for cycling socks:

Wash them with care

After a long ride, your socks could use some love. Wash them by hand or use a mild wash cycle in the washing machine. Avoid using bleach or fabric softeners, as they can affect the technical properties of the socks. Above all, do not wash too hot either. Thirty degrees is more than enough. And throw white socks in the wash with other white clothes. But do not use white detergent, which often contains bleach.

Dry them with care

Let your socks air dry after washing. Avoid using a dryer, as the heat can reduce the elasticity of the socks and affect the image on the sock. Hang them on a drying rack or lay them flat so that they keep their shape and are ready for the next ride. Is also better for the environment.

Do not iron them

We get that you want your socks to be all nice and tight around the calves, but you still shouldn't want to iron the socks. They are not made for that. Put the socks on and any creases will come out on their own.

Store them neatly

Socks also need a tidy place. Store them in a dry and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight. Sunlight can cause them to discolour.

Check for wear

While we all like durable socks that last, it is important to check regularly for signs of wear. Check the elastic band, heels and toes for any signs of thinning or loosening. If you notice that your socks are worn out, it's time to replace them and invest in a new pair. This will get you back on the road tip-top.

Be alert for spots

Cycling socks can sometimes get dirty from muddy roads or splashes from your bike. Treat any stains as soon as possible to remove them. Use a mild detergent and rub gently with your hands. Then let the socks dry thoroughly before storing them.

By following these simple tips, you can keep your cycling socks in tip-top shape for all your future rides. Remember that proper maintenance not only extends the life of your socks, but also contributes to your comfort and performance on the bike.

So use these care tips for cycling socks and make them shine like never before! With regular care and attention, they will make your feet happy, enhance your ride and let you ride around stylishly, like a true Pedaleur de Charme.

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The wheelsucker

Pedaleurdecharme — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:27:12 +0000

It is five o'clock and I am sitting at my laptop. I'm getting ready for a 60-kilometre run through the polder. Just to clear my head. A bar goes into my shirt, I fill my water bottles and pull my bike out of the shed. Into the polder.

We go on the road

After 15 kilometres or so, I spot a fellow rider in the distance, racing by himself. Great, I have a target point. The wind is against me and at 36 in the hour I ride towards it. Getting closer, I see a sturdy man, about fifty I guess, but with the shaved calves of someone who has been cycling all his life. I push on to outpace him, and succeed. I immediately leave him behind in the empty polder. Small victory; nice.

Unfortunately, I have to brake for a traffic light. Too bad, because I was just getting into it nicely. Neatly I squeeze the brakes, while the man I had just overtaken pops full through a red light. Not quite decent, but then again, I have a new target. When I overshoot him for the second time, he does get on my wheel. This time he was better prepared than the first time.

Wheel piston

The wheelsucker

Just testing how tough the best man is. 36 becomes 37, 37 becomes 38. His calves had already somewhat betrayed his toughness and he remains stoically in my wheel, without even giving an impetus to take over once. Clearly; I am dealing with a wheel sucker. Also known as a wheel-sucker. Partly because I am starting to feel my own legs, I decide to leave it at that and accept that Peter - that is what I have since come to call him - will continue to shadow me for the next few kilometres. Neatly I signal the loose manhole covers, the people we overtake and the speed bumps.

After about 15 kilometres there is another red traffic light and because of the crowds, Peter is also forced to squeeze the brakes. He comes up next to me on the left and I look at him, waiting for him to thank me for all the work I have done in the lead. He doesn't give me a glance. Prick. While the light is still red, he finds a quieter moment and pulls himself back on track. In the distance, he turns off. I race on by myself again.

Do you always have a cycling buddy in your wheel? Then pull these socks on! Or give them as gifts to make a statement!

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What does Chasse Patate mean?

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

We at Pedaleur de Charme are fond of cycling terms. And Chasse Patate is perhaps one of the most beautiful cycling terms there is. But what does it mean?

Runaround

When you're racing and you've missed the break, you have two options: you can mope about and hang back in the bunch, or you can try to bridge across to the leading group. We, of course, encourage the latter! Racing with grit! However, it's highly likely that you'll end up chasing alone and won't manage to reach the leading group. Then you're faced with a choice again: either you let yourself be caught, or you embark on a hopeless mission to swim solo for kilometres between the groups. If you choose the latter, you find yourself in the "Chasse Patate". You're a lone warrior, undertaking a completely useless ordeal, but you refuse to give up. Tear-jerkingly beautiful!

Where does Chasse Patate come from?

The term originates from the six-day racing circuit. The "Chasse Patate" was a race held to fill the gaps in the official programme. It was intended to fill the afternoons, before the more highly regarded evening and night sessions. Spectators were often schoolchildren and the racing was primarily for entertainment. The top riders in the standings could rest their legs, while the less fancied riders could gain a lap or two back, bringing the field closer together and making the six-day race appear more exciting.

The term “patattenjacht” officially comes from the Six Days of Paris. Before the race, the cyclists would eat potatoes. Because they all went onto the track with full stomachs, the subsequent points race wasn't of the highest standard. The riders took it relatively easy, to give their digestion more time. The points were shared back and forth, but little effort was made to actually gain laps. Thus, the Chasse Patate became a race for padding, much like that lone breakaway rider swimming by themselves between the groups. Padding. But beautiful padding.

Socks

Do you have friends who are constantly stuck in a rut? Make them this Chasse Patate-socks Gift! Or does it happen to you at the local racecourse? Then buy them for yourself. Because even if you're on a mission impossible, with these socks you'll look good!

Cycling socks Chasse Patate

Missed the escape? Then you'll be riding without a chance behind the leading group, also known in cycling terms as the ‘Chasse Patate’. Fortunately, you'll look great in these cycling socks!

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How do I become a real Pedaleur de Charme?

Pedaleurdecharme — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 21:17:29 +0000

Of course, you want to look good when you hit the road. Indeed; you owe it to yourself to look good when you hit the road. But how exactly do you do that? We would like to give you five tips to answer the question: how do I become a real pedaleur de charme?

Hugo Koblet - the one and only Pedaleur de Charme - Photo by cycling-passion.com

1. Polish your machine

Your machine should be impeccably clean. It is best to give your bike a quick clean immediately after a ride. Run a brush over the sprockets and chain and wipe away all the mud with a cloth while it is still easy to remove. When everything is caked on, you will find it much harder to get your machine clean.

2. Buy cycling clothes that fit

There is nothing as ugly as cycling clothes that do not fit at all. Of course, oversized jerseys that flub around your body look like crap. And beyond that, you save a lot of precious watts if you have well-fitting clothes.

3. Colours should match

If you wear purple trousers with a bright green shirt and red socks, you should be taken off the road immediately. Make sure the colours you wear don't clash.

4. Handsome cycling glasses

You can't get on a bike with casual sunglasses. Make sure you have handsome - preferably slightly large - cycling glasses. And wear the legs of your glasses over the straps of your helmet.

5. Socks!

Make sure you have good - preferably high - socks wears. That fit nicely. Of course, we like our socks pearly white, so if yours are no longer clean, just buy a new pair. They don't cost that much with us. And, of course, white socks go well with any outfit. See all our socks here.

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What are aerosocks?

Pedaleurdecharme — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:23:49 +0000

There are all sorts of different types of cycling socks. A relatively new cycling sock is the aero sock. “What are aero socks?” I hear you thinking. We'll gladly explain what exactly this is!

What are aerosocks?

Aerosocks are – you guessed it – aerodynamic socks. Due to the fabric, the length of the sock, and the very tight fit, these socks have lower air resistance than “ordinary” socks. So it saves a few watts for the same effort. While for pros, where every watt counts – marginal gains – that naturally doesn't matter so much for the cycling tourist like you and me. But we just think it looks cool. And if it looks cool and also works in your favour, then of course there's absolutely no reason not to ride with it.

Anyway, we are fans for various reasons of a high sock.

We have a whole bunch of aerosol cans in our range, and we can also fully personalise these to your requirements. So, have a look around in the online shop.

Jop to the Top aerosok

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