Welcome to DACHS Blog

Your ultimate destination for all things road-cycling. Whether you're an obsessed roadie, an aspiring racer, or just taking off your stabilisers, we’ve got something here for everyone.

We publish fresh articles every week from a range of authors, offering insights, tips, and advice across different key cycling themes.

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Road-Bike Adventure

Get inspired with advice and tips for planning epic road-cycling holidays.

  1. Planning your First Cycling Holiday
  2. A Cyclist’s Guide to Mallorca
  3. A Cyclist's Guide to Girona
  4. A Cyclist's Guide to the Pyrenees

Different Coloured Jerseys

Dive into the exciting world of amateur road-bike races and events, with insights on how to get started.

  1. How to Select you First Bike Race
  2. The Etiquette of Your First Cycling Race
  3. Beyond the Start Line
  4. Group Riding 101: Your Guide to a Safe and Awesome First Ride

Progressive Pedalling

Explore strategies, techniques, and new ideas to take your cycling performance to the next level.

  1. Setting SMART Goals
  2. The Importance of Zone 2 Training in Cycling
  3. Spring Training: From Base to Race
  4. Aerodynamic Optimisation
  5. Training for Racing
  6. A Field Guide to FTP Testing

Guest Articles

We also welcome guest posts from passionate cyclists with unique stories and experiences to share, bringing diverse perspectives and enhancing your cycling horizons.

  1. Chasing South: A Patagonia Bikepacking Adventure (Part 1)
  2. Chasing South: A Patagonia Bikepacking Adventure (Part 2)

We also have our Road-Cyclist's Handbook which is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about road-cycling

Road-Cyclist's Handbook

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How to Join a Cycling Club

How to Join a Cycling Club

Joining a cycling club brings camaraderie, safety and structured training. Learn how to find the right club, choose your first ride, pack like a pro and understand fees and etiquette.

How to Join a Cycling Club

Joining a cycling club brings camaraderie, safety and structured training. Learn how to find the right club, choose your first ride, pack like a pro and understand fees and etiquette.

Optimising Your Leg Stroke on the Bike

Optimising Your Leg Stroke on the Bike

Want to pedal more efficiently, climb better, and sprint harder? This guide explores how your hips, knees, and ankles work together for a smoother, more powerful pedal stroke — from...

Optimising Your Leg Stroke on the Bike

Want to pedal more efficiently, climb better, and sprint harder? This guide explores how your hips, knees, and ankles work together for a smoother, more powerful pedal stroke — from...

A Cyclist's Guide to the Pyrenees

A Cyclist's Guide to the Pyrenees

The French Pyrenees are a dream destination for road cyclists, with legendary climbs, quiet mountain roads, and a deep connection to Tour de France history. This guide covers must-ride routes,...

A Cyclist's Guide to the Pyrenees

The French Pyrenees are a dream destination for road cyclists, with legendary climbs, quiet mountain roads, and a deep connection to Tour de France history. This guide covers must-ride routes,...

Group Riding 101: Your Guide to a Safe and Awesome First Ride

Group Riding 101: Your Guide to a Safe and Awes...

New to group rides? This guide covers everything you need to know — from essential safety checks and riding etiquette to fueling tips — to make your first group ride...

Group Riding 101: Your Guide to a Safe and Awes...

New to group rides? This guide covers everything you need to know — from essential safety checks and riding etiquette to fueling tips — to make your first group ride...

A Field Guide to FTP Testing

A Field Guide to FTP Testing

Wondering which FTP test is right for you? We break down the most popular methods—what they measure, how they work, and why it matters—so you can ride smarter and train...

A Field Guide to FTP Testing

Wondering which FTP test is right for you? We break down the most popular methods—what they measure, how they work, and why it matters—so you can ride smarter and train...

Chasing South: A Patagonia Bikepacking Adventure (Part 2)

Chasing South: A Patagonia Bikepacking Adventur...

In Part 2 of Julian’s Patagonia bikepacking adventure, the group splits at Puerto Yungay—some head toward the wild trails of Villa O’Higgins, others take the long ferry to Puerto Natales....

Chasing South: A Patagonia Bikepacking Adventur...

In Part 2 of Julian’s Patagonia bikepacking adventure, the group splits at Puerto Yungay—some head toward the wild trails of Villa O’Higgins, others take the long ferry to Puerto Natales....