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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The Importance of Zone 2 Training in Cycling

The Importance of Zone 2 Training in Cycling

Learn all about Zone 2 training in road cycling, its benefits for endurance and aerobic fitness. See how to structure your training rides for optimal performance gains.

The Importance of Zone 2 Training in Cycling

Learn all about Zone 2 training in road cycling, its benefits for endurance and aerobic fitness. See how to structure your training rides for optimal performance gains.