Ride

Total kms: 720km Elevation: +14,620m A route this difficult isn’t for everyone. We looked at options that kept us under 2000m elevation (for warmth) and led us into Italy to enjoy some food and drink. We sought out Grand Tour worthy climbs that weren’t household names. We scheduled stops in cool spots, like in Como at Sartoria Cyclista. We rode the roads of Giro legend Alfredo Binda. But every day we kept distances within reach. We passed through towns, cafés, and canyons. It took about 36 hours to do it all. But the scenery and company made it pass by quickly.  Key learning: when planning, be realistic, but don’t be afraid to bite off a little extra. In difficulty, you find reserves you thought not possible.

Success in pro racing boils down to the sum of many parts. And no one knows that better than Switzerland’s strongest XC racing team.

With the warm weather now here, and the days filled with more light, you might be entertaining the idea of riding your first century. So, what’s a century exactly and how do you prep for it?

Having the right gear when it’s hot outside makes all the difference between a great ride, and one you would rather forget. ODLO’s brand-new women’s cycling collection is not only functional but also accentuates a feminine look.

Fresh air, nice and quiet roads, good company, fast bike and nice weather – What more could you possibly ask for? In the latest episode of “The Escape” from SCOTT, the Olympic and multiple World Champion takes us on one of his favorite road loops in his local backyard.AT

Layering correctly will keep the pedals turning this spring.

Cycling in summer is hot enough. Should you really be wearing a base layer, too?

For such a prolific cyclist, Schurter is humble. He speaks coolly over the phone about past successes. One gets the sense quickly that he spends very little time looking back, motivated more by focusing on the road ahead.

Though just 26, Andri Frischknecht no longer thinks of himself as a young rider. That label exists for under 23’s, he says – days he considers long behind him.