The Podia Journal | Explore The World Of Cycling

Reynolds Technology

Most bicycle lovers will recognise the iconic three-digit logos that differentiate the products of Reynolds Technology, but how many will know what they really mean? We went along to meet the fine folk at one of the oldest companies in the cycling business.
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Great Roads: Velické Pleso, Slovakia

What are the great roads to cycle on in Hidden Europe? In this series, we take you through some of our favourites. A stunning ride into the heart of the High Tatra’s forms this edition; let’s ride to Velické Pleso.
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WR Compositi

WR Compositi produce lightweight carbon components for road and mountain bikes. Handmade from the highest spec carbon in their workshop in Bergamo, Italy. We went along to discover more about what makes them so special.
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Stelbel Nina

This is the Stelbel Nina, a versatile frame that is as capable on the gravel as it is on the muddy cyclocross park. We couldn’t resist getting some shots during a visit to Stelbel in Bergamo, Italy.
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Campagnolo Potenza Review

Campagnolo Potenza 11, represents the Italian company taking direct aim at one of the most popular groupsets around; Shimano’s Ultegra. We equipped one of the Roadventure ride guide bikes with Potenza in the 2017 season and here are our thoughts on it.
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Great Roads: Mangart, Slovenia

What are the great roads to cycle on in Hidden Europe? In this series, we take you through some of our favourites. We start big with what might be one of our favourites. Join us as we cycle Mangart in Slovenia.
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Rondo Ruut AL

Rondo is a new brand based in the North of Poland. In a sign of the times, their entry to the market was with a gravel bike. We got the chance to test out the Rondo Ruut AL and headed straight for the hardest terrain we could think of to put…
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Stelbel

In the last couple of years Stelbel have been at the forefront of some of the best looking custom steel bicycles around. They seemed to come out of nowhere, but meeting them at their HQ near Bergamo, Italy; we found out there is a rich history of framebuilding behind them.
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Exploring Mallorca

Located off the coast of Spain, Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands archipelago. It also happens to be somewhat of a cycling paradise with pristine tarmac roads and a distinct lack of traffic.
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The Art of Micro Adventure

Podia’s Max Burgess decided to extend his stay in Scotland a little longer after the Grinduro to explore the islands along the West Coast.
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