Julian Roberts

Julian Roberts

Spain
Riding great stories since 1989! I write, photograph and create video in the cycling space.
25
Aug
A groupset for a bike riding down a fast descent with the wheel blurred out.

Shimano CUES: Redefining Value and Accessibility in Cycling Drivetrains

Shimano’s CUES groupset is more than “entry-level.” We tested it in the Pyrenees and found a drivetrain that’s smooth, durable, and surprisingly refined. Designed for e-bikes and everyday riders alike, CUES makes performance cycling more accessible without compromise.
4 min read
22
Aug
Pelotan Sunscreen: A Deep Dive After a Week in the Pyrenees

Pelotan Sunscreen: A Deep Dive After a Week in the Pyrenees

We took Pelotan on a week of long, hot days riding in the Pyrenees, comparing it directly to Ecran Sports sunscreen. This is a no-fluff, real-rider review focused on performance, texture, and protection.
3 min read
19
Aug
Cyclist in a hotel getting ready to ride his bike

Do Cyclists Really Want Dedicated Bike Rooms at Hotels?

Hotels often advertise dedicated bike rooms as a cyclist-friendly feature. But here’s the reality: most riders don’t want to leave their pride and joy in a communal storage space.
3 min read
13
Aug
Kudoro.cc - Your Ride, Your Story, All in One Image

Kudoro.cc - Your Ride, Your Story, All in One Image

Kudoro is a new bread of cycling overlay. One that not only pulls your Strava data, but allows your to enrich your images with every stat you could think of.
2 min read
12
Aug
Cycling glasses that change in sunlight to adapt to lighting changes.

DrFranklin Athletic Thunder Photochromic Sunglasses — One Pair, Every Pyrenean Ride

We put the DrFranklin Athletic Thunder photochromic sunglasses to the test on iconic Pyrenean climbs. The lenses adapted instantly to changing light, the fit stayed snug through sweat and altitude, and the clarity stayed sharp from summit to descent.
3 min read
12
Aug
Sox Footwear in the Pyrenees – When Small Details Make the Biggest Difference

Sox Footwear in the Pyrenees – When Small Details Make the Biggest Difference

If there’s one thing the Pyrenees are good at, it’s testing your limits. Every day throws something different
3 min read
11
Aug
Why Pressing Pause on Training During Insomnia Can Make You Stronger

Why Pressing Pause on Training During Insomnia Can Make You Stronger

When insomnia strikes, intense cycling can harm recovery and performance. Resting helps your body repair, reduces burnout risk, and ensures you return to training stronger and more resilient.
2 min read
09
Aug
Breakfast pancakes from The Athletes Foodcoach App

Finding Balance, Not Restrictions: How The FoodCoach App Changed My Approach to Fuelling

Using The FoodCoach App, I learned I was under-fuelling my rides. Now I balance carbs, protein, fats, and fibre with recipes matched to my training, helping me drop weight, boost energy, and ride stronger without giving up the foods I love.
4 min read
08
Aug
GPS Tracking to be Used at 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Push for Safer Racing

GPS Tracking to be Used at 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Push for Safer Racing

When the world’s best line up in Kigali this September for the UCI Road World Championships, every rider will
1 min read
08
Aug
226ERS High Fructose Gel Review: Cola & Strawberry Flavours on the Road

226ERS High Fructose Gel Review: Cola & Strawberry Flavours on the Road

We’ve used a stack of energy gels over the years—some too thick, others bone-dry, most leaving our stomachs
5 min read