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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Keeping up with the Pros

Stay updated on the latest news and stories from the world of pro cycling.

  1. Pro-Cycling Transfers for 2025
  2. Tour Down Under, AlUla & UAE Tours
  3. Cobbles, Climbs & Comebacks: March Highlights
  4. Spring Showdowns: April Highlights
  5. 2025 Giro d'Italia Round-Up
  6. Tour de France 2025 Preview

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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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....

Spring Showdowns: April Highlights

Spring Showdowns: April Highlights

From cobbled Monuments to mountainous stage races, April 2025 delivered a feast of pro cycling. Van der Poel, Vollering, Evenepoel and Almeida all made headlines—plus Adam Yates took Romandie just...

Spring Showdowns: April Highlights

From cobbled Monuments to mountainous stage races, April 2025 delivered a feast of pro cycling. Van der Poel, Vollering, Evenepoel and Almeida all made headlines—plus Adam Yates took Romandie just...

Training for Racing

Training for Racing

Training hard doesn’t always mean training smart. This guide helps you tailor your workouts to match the demands of your race — whether it’s crits, TTs, gravel, or road races....

Training for Racing

Training hard doesn’t always mean training smart. This guide helps you tailor your workouts to match the demands of your race — whether it’s crits, TTs, gravel, or road races....

A Cyclist's Guide to Girona

A Cyclist's Guide to Girona

Discover why Girona is a cyclist’s dream destination. From iconic climbs and scenic coast loops to pro-level cafés and top bike rentals, this guide has everything you need for an...

A Cyclist's Guide to Girona

Discover why Girona is a cyclist’s dream destination. From iconic climbs and scenic coast loops to pro-level cafés and top bike rentals, this guide has everything you need for an...

Chasing South: A Patagonia Bikepacking Adventure (Part 1)

Chasing South: A Patagonia Bikepacking Adventur...

Join Julian and his friends on a bikepacking adventure down the legendary Carretera Austral, through Patagonia: wild landscapes, early mornings, pasta dinners, and unexpected detours.

Chasing South: A Patagonia Bikepacking Adventur...

Join Julian and his friends on a bikepacking adventure down the legendary Carretera Austral, through Patagonia: wild landscapes, early mornings, pasta dinners, and unexpected detours.