With the first month of the BKOOL Winter Cup complete, we’re pleased to announce the Skechers Week! Skechers focus on the manufacture of different types of footwear. For this week those who enjoy running you’re in luck because Skechers are giving away not one pair but three pairs of trainers to 3 lucky Bkoolers!

BKOOL Winter Cup – Skechers Week

This week we’re holding two challenges at different times on Wednesday 11^th of January. The first challenge will be at 17:30h and the second at 19:30h. The results will be merged together and we’re giving away a pair of Skechers GoRun Forza! Remember that you can only join one challenge. Bkoolers who join both will be excluded from the raffle.
The session we’ve selected for this week’s challenge is a section from the Mongolia Bike Race. One of the most well-known races for people that enjoy MTB. This challenge will count towards the BKOOL Winter Cup. With an average climb of over 3% and with over 25km to complete, this will not be an easy challenge… But well worth a shot as you could be starting the new year in a pair of Skechers GoRun Forza!

Skechers raffle on Facebook & Twitter

As well as the BKOOL Challenge, we’re giving everyone another couple of opportunities to win a pair of Skechers! We’re giving away a pair of Skechers GoRun 2 and GoRun Ride 5 – read below how to be in for the chance to win.

Facebook

The enter the Facebook raffle, you need to “LIKE” the Facebook pages of BKOOL and Skechers, then click HERE to fill out the form – it’s that simple:

Twitter

The enter the Twitter raffle, you need to “FOLLOW” BKOOL English and Skechers, then click HERE to fill out the form – it’s that simple:

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Start the Orro Week in the BKOOL Winter Cup and as always, we’ve organised loads of surprises and great gifts. For those who do not know the brand, Orro is a manufacturer of bicycles and stands out for the quality and exclusivity of its designs. Orro bikes combine elegance and functionality in a brilliant way! For more information, you can check the website: https://www.orrobikes.com/

Second way is by competing in the Orro Challenge on Tuesday 3^rd of January. Please keep in mind that you can only participate in one of the two proposed Challenges. Any Bkoolers taking part in both will be excluded from the raffle. Choose the time that best works and we will combine the results.

Orro Bikes |BKOOL Winter Cup

Participating is super simple. Just share this post on Facebook and be a fan of Orro and BKOOL. Everyone who shares this post will be included in the raffle to win 1 of 5 packs from Orro Bikes that include a water bottle and cap.

Reto Orro BKOOL Winter Cup

We’ve organised two challenges at two different times. Both Challenges will take place on Tuesday 3^rd of January however it’s very important that you don’t participate in both challenges. Any Bkooler that participates in both will be automatically excluded from the raffle.

The challenges are at 18:00h and 20:00h.

We recommend that you take advantage of the initial ten minutes to warm-up the legs before the race begins. Join the session at the start time (either 18h or 20h) from the LIVE section of the simulator. The route will be highlighted with a yellow flag. Both sessions will have the same route which is a stage from the Rio 2016 triathlon course and both will count towards the BKOOL Winter Cup.

We will merge the results of both the sessions and select 5 random winners on Wednesday 4^th January.

Remember to only participate in one challenge! See you in the Simulator Bkoolers

We’ve arrived at the Mammoth week in the BKOOL Summer Cup! Every week over 1700 participants are encouraged to take part in our challenges, motivated by the chance to battle head-to-head against other Bkoolers around the world and of course, our great gifts up for grabs!

And how could it be otherwise, the Mammoth Week also comes loaded with surprises and products. Take note of everything we’ve prepared!

Mammoth challenge – The Olympic Games

Our Mammoth Challenge comes loaded with excitement and Olympic spirit. The route that we’ve chosen for this challenge is a section from the Triathlon Olympic Games Rio 2016, the very day that the actual medals will be given to the winners. It will be on Thursday August 18th at 20:00h and promises to be a truly spectacular challenge with Bkoolers taking part from various countries – just like the real thing!

Just for taking part in the challenge, you will enter the raffle for an official Mammoth cycling pack! This includes a cycling jersey from the Titan Desert, water bottle, toolholder and cycling socks. We will be giving away 3 packs so the chances of winning have been increased by 3!

Remember that to participate you need to enter the right session that has been started by BKOOL_Videos. It will appear as a featured session in the LIVE section of the simulator at 20:00h. If at first you don’t see the session, please refresh the page using the refresh button located at the bottom left of the simulator.

We recommend that you take part in the 10 minute warm-up to prepare for the ride ahead!

Mammoth #BKOOLSummerCup Photo Contest on Twitter

The rules for participation are simple: You must be a follower of Mammoth and BKOOL on Twitter, then publish a funny picture using the hashtag #BKOOLSummerCup.

We will consider all pictures, cycling and non-cycling related and you can enter as many times as you want. The most important requirement is to make us smile!

There are two lots of products Mammoth at stake for the two funniest pictures! Of course, we will also share the winning images across our social media pages.

Remember, hashtag #BKOOLSummerCup with a funny picture! Take part and share your funny pictures!

The BKOOL Summer Cup “Northweek” is here!

The BKOOL Summer Cup “Northweek” kicks off on Monday, July 25th. For seven days, until Sunday the 31st, it’ll be raining gifts, non-stop!

Now that we have over 1,550 participants from all around the world, the BKOOL Summer Cup enters the last week of July with a bunch of surprises for its riders. And it’s doing so thanks to Northweek, this summer’s hottest brand of sunglasses.

Do you want to be up to date every time you get off your bike? Then don’t miss all the things we have in store!

Northweek challenge for the Tour’s final stage

Our BKOOL Summer Cup Northweek Challenge will involve the final stage of this year’s Tour de France, and take place on Tuesday, July 26th at 8 pm.

Have you ever dreamed of riding the Champs Elysées surrounded by riders in a stage like no other? Well, BKOOL will make it possible!

But that’s not all! We’ll also be giving away Northweek sunglasses to three lucky participants who manage to complete the challenge. Yes, you read that right. Three riders will receive this fantastic gift!

To participate, remember to select the Tour de France route Paris Champs Elysées, which will be featured in the LIVE section on your simulator starting at the designated time. Don’t forget to refresh the simulator screen until you see the session highlighted. If you select the wrong session, you won’t be able to enter the drawing.

For those riding a Challenge for the first time, don’t worry. You’ll see it right away, just refresh the screen until it shows up. And, of course, the stage will count toward the standings in the BKOOL Summer Cup.

You can join the challenge during the ten-minute warm-up period (8 PM – 8:10 PM).

You have lots of chances to win a prize, just for taking part. Don’t miss out!

Northweek #BKOOLSummerCup Twitter Contest

During the entire Northweek period we’ll also be holding a contest on Twitter featuring a great prize. All you have to do to enter is follow BKOOLand Northweek on Twitter and post a tweet during the week that includes the hashtag #BKOOLSummerCup.

We’ll draw one lucky winner from all the tweets, who will get a pair of cool Northweek glasses, just like these.

Be sure to tell us how you like the competition so far!

Remember, #BKOOLSummerCup. Now go tweet!

Northweek Velodrome Challenge

The “Northweek” is also bringing with it a classic BKOOL challenge: the velodrome!

Twenty kilometers and eighty laps on the BKOOL virtual velodrome to determine the king of the most famous indoor cycling track. And, as you’d expect with Northweek in the picture, participating riders will also be able to win a great gift just for completing the challenge.

Specifically, we’ll be giving away two pairs of Northweek sunglasses as cool as these to two lucky riders who finish the Challenge. Two more gifts!

As always, to enter you’ll have to select the velodrome session that will be featured in the LIVE section on your simulator starting at the designated time. Remember to refresh the screen until you see the route highlighted. If you don’t choose the right session, you won’t be entered in the drawing!

You can start joining the challenge during the ten-minute warm-up period (8:30 PM – 8:40 PM). The gift, the adrenaline and the workout are worth it!

We’ll see you there!

From Monday 18th of July, the ‘Catlike week’ starts inside the Bkool Summer Cup! Just like last week with Orbea, the Catlike week comes loaded with surprises and gifts. With the number of participants reaching close to 1500, the Bkool Summer Cup has been confirmed as the virtual cycling event of the year bringing together cyclists from around the world in a spectacular head-to-head battle to find the king of indoor cycling!

La tercera semana de competición llega de la mano de la marca española Catlike, uno de los referentes a nivel mundial en equipamiento ciclista. Y esto es una muy buena noticia para todos los participantes de la prueba porque significa que nuestro Reto incluirá un sorteo de lo más atractivo. Pero no sólo el Desafío Catlike traerá un magnífico regalo, ¡también queremos premiar el sacrificio y la resistencia de nuestros Bkoolers a lo largo de toda la semana!

The third week of competition is being sponsored by the Spanish brand Catlike, one of the leaders worldwide in cycling equipment. And this is very good news for all test participants because it means that our challenge will include a raffle where you can win some of the latest Catlike material. We won’t be just raffling a prize during the Catlike Challenge, we also want to reward everyone who takes part in the Bkool Summer Cup by raffling prizes to random people during the entire week!

Catlike Challenge Tour de France | Thursday 21st of July at 20:30h

For this weeks challenge, we’ve organised something very special! You’ll ride the last section of the 18th stage of the Tour de France. The Catlike Challenge is going to be one of the toughest and most exciting stages of the Bkool Summer Cup, but your hard work will pay off as we’re raffling something extremely attractive!

Just for participating in the Challenge on Thursday (from start to finish), you will be entered into the raffle for a fantastic Olula Catlike helmet!

To participate in the challenge you’ll have to select the session “Tour de France S18“, which will be marked as highlighted in the Live section of your Bkool Simulator from 20:30h on Thursday. It’s very important that refresh the simulator using the button located in the bottom left of the screen until you see the highlighted route, because if you choose another session you will not be entered into the raffle!

Remember, the Tour de France route S18 will be marked as highlighted in the Live section of your simulator on Thursday at 20:30h!

The results from the challenge will be uploaded into the league of the Bkool Summer Cup and the winner of the raffle will be announced in the following days through our Facebook page. We will contact with the winner directly via email/telephone.

Weekly challenge | Catlike

Catlike wants to find the strongest and most determined Bkooler and reward them for their hard efforts with a magnificent gift. We know that the summer isn’t a great time to train because of the heat, but with the help from a fan and a drop of motivation we know that anything is possible.

Thanks to Catlike, we are giving away a pair of Catlike Savannah cycling glasses to the Bkooler who rides the most distance during the Catlike Week!

Yes, you read correctly, the person who rides the most distance during the entire week will be rewarded with these cycling glasses. They are very cool and everyone has a chance of winning! So, pick your favourite routes and get riding Bkoolers – you can ride any routes you like, there are no restrictions.

The 18th of February marked 38 years since the first IronMan

The first edition of an Ironman was held on February 18, 1978. The idea of its creation was John Collins, an official of the US Navy with his wife thought of combining three sports in a long distance challenge suitable only for the strongest and most daring athletes.

That first IronMan had fifteen competitors, including John Collins. The competition involved the combination of the swimming a distance of 3.86km in the Waikiki Roughwater, followed by 185.07km cycling and running 42km. Of those brave fifteen who took on the challenge, twelve managed to finish the winner was Gordon Haller, who finished with a time of 11 hours, 46 minutes and 58 seconds. Collins proposed came up with the name IronMan for the winner, and now year after year people from all over the world take part in this 3 stage event.

Since the first IronMan, there are many great stories from a range of different people. Here we have listed some of the most important:

Lyn Lemaire, the first Ironman

Only a year after the first edition, the competition was held again, but this time with an initial enrollment of 50 participants. However, bad weather forced the event to be delayed by one day, reducing the number of riders to just 15. This time, the winner of the race was Tom Warren, with a time of 11 hours, 15 minutes and 56 seconds. During this event there was a woman taking part! Her name was Lyn Lemaire and crossed the finish line in sixth place, becoming the first IronWoman in history.

Ironman 1980, international recognition

It was in during the third year of the IronMan when the co-founders gave television rights to WWS. Until then, the competition had been growing in fame in the country, gaining followers and participants but not enjoy international recognition. But the arrival of the cameras and TV broadcasting ended up turning to the test in a world famous race, growing in followers and competitors massively each year.

Julie Moss and the image that went down in history

After just two years since the first television footage of the event when the cameras started rolling during the 1982 edition of the IronMan, they recorded an image that would circle the world. Still there were no social networks and the Internet as we know it today, no Facebook, Twitter or Instagram but in fact, it was not necessary. With just a few meters to go until the finish line, student Julie Moss was leading the race! However, exhaustion and dehydration took over and her legs gave up preventing her from reaching the finish line, but her pride and motivation gave her the strength to dig deep and continue. She managed to find the strength to crawl across the finish line with everyone watching on TV. She didn’t win the race, but she did manage to finish.

John MacLean, an example pure determination

Just being able to finish an IronMan test, no matter the time is a real test of determination, strength and skill. Back in 1997, there was another case which will go down in history as something very special from this extremely tough race. John MacLean was the first paralysed athlete to complete an IronMan challenge. He modified his bicycle so that he could use the power in his arms to move the bike. Definitely a true example of determination for all sports men and women.

John MacLean, an example pure determination

If you have the opportunity to travel around the world, love cycling and also have a certain level of endurance, we deliver some of the world’s best cycling routes. These routes will provide multiple levels of satisfaction not only because you will for sure meet people that also share a love for cycling but also because these routes are designed in a way to enable cyclists to enjoy breathtaking views.

National Highway 1, Vietnam

This route connects two major Vietnam cities, Hanoi and Ho Shi Min. On this route, which is 684 miles long, you will probably spend 2-3 weeks, depending how skillful and strong you are as well as how many times you will stop to enjoy a view of untouched nature or beautiful sea.

Great Divide Route USA and Canada

This route is also known as a “premium” cycling route because it starts in New Mexico and goes all the way to the Canada border. Although you will primarily think that it is devastatingly long (over 2670 miles long), there will be a visual reward on every mile: landscapes, climate and refreshing air; all of it will give you new energy.

Munda Biddi, Australia

This route is over 600 miles long and is named after an Aborigine term that means “road through the woods.”The entire route is shaded with eucalyptus branches – in the heart of a hot desert. Don’t be surprised if you encounter exotic animals such as panda or kangaroo.

Shimanami, Japan

Although this route is significantly shorter than previous ones (just some 40 miles long), it covers over 6 little islands in the Japanese Sea, so you will definitely have a very pleasant time sailing from one island to another.

From Land’s End to John O’Groats, England and Scotland

This classic cycling route from the furthest best island point on the far north covers almost the entire British isle and is almost 1000 miles long. You will see very old rocks, hills and green pastures.

Route des GrandesAlpes, France

If you want to be part of a caravan similar to the one on the Tour de France, then this 425 miles long route through the heart of the French Alps is an excellent choice. The route leads all the way to an enchanting Mediterranean landscape.

Isle of Wight, Great Britain

The Isle of Wight is the largest British island in Le Manche and also a cycling heaven with lush hills, narrow paths and steep rocks. The island is interesting for numerous young people that come here to spend a romantic weekend.

West Coast of Tasmania

Tasmania is the largest Australian island. It is also known as Inspiration Island among cyclists, and if you choose this route, you will quickly understand the name. Along the west coast there is almost untouched wilderness, the most famous Tasmanian mountain (Cradle), the most beautiful seaside city (Strahan), the highest waterfall (Montesuma) and the most beautiful lake (Saint Clair).

Leberon and Mont Vento, France

This is a demanding hillside route but with an incredible view. On this route you will encounter ancient Roman ruins, medieval castles and beautiful vineyards. This route is recommended primarily for summer rides because this mountain area is covered in snow from December to May.

San Juan Islands, USA

Hop on a ferry with your bike and choose one of the islands of San Juan, located between Vancouver and Seattle. In these archipelagos, you can get ferry rides to six islands covered in forests, with numerous coves, historic locations and indisputable charm. The terrain is steep, but you can cycle all day long, accompanied with numerous forest animals.

Generally, when you purchase a bike trainer, you will be required to pay separately for the simulator software. This adds on to the cost of already expensive bike stationary stand. Bkool turbo trainer has gained prominence in the recent past with its advanced training options and supremely efficient 3D simulator. It is the only turbo trainer in the world to offer 3D virtual videos which make indoor training sessions a breeze. Most cyclists often complain that the 3D videos with other simulators are not engaging enough. With the 3D simulator from Bkool, you can enter the virtual world and forget that you are actually training indoor.

Bike trainer with 3D simulator is all what you need

When you have to train day after day indoor with bad weather, you need some motivation to keep pedaling. While some cyclists suggest listening to your favorite music or movies while pedaling, everyone agrees that the best way to stay motivated is to use biking videos. Several bike trainer manufacturers allow you to download videos, but you have to pay additional price for every video you download. Bkool trainer stands out of the crowd by offering real time 3D videos for free with premium subscription.

The video database is constantly updated and you will never run out of options. There are over 500,000 routes in the 3D simulator software from which you can choose one. If you don’t like the idea of riding with the aid of existing videos, create your own route and upload your video. Moreover, you can also share your routes and videos with your friends so that all of you can race in the same route. Once you purchase Bkool bike trainer, you can download and install 3D simulator software and use it immediately.

Professional cyclists competing in major races won’t settle for anything less than extraordinary when they choose bicycle trainer. Bkool pro trainer is the ultimate choice for cycling pros because this trainer is the best in the industry that can be purchased at half the price of similar trainers. After testing several different cycling trainers in the market, long distance cycling expert Pierre Michael Micalette used Bkool pro trainer for his world record attempt. He successfully completed training non-stop for six days on indoor trainer which is a new world record. This massive success speaks volumes about the performance and efficiency of Bkool trainer.

BKOOL bicycle trainer is now available for all cycling enthusiasts

In the past, purchasing a bicycle trainer is an expensive ordeal that is reserved only for elite cyclists who race in major tours. Now that Bkool trainer is available worldwide, all cyclists can enjoy professional training at home using the most advanced trainer. Bkool classic and pro trainers come with advanced features that are normally found in high end trainers. However, unlike other trainers, they are not expensive. The classic trainer is available for $571 and pro trainer can be purchased for $721.

The interesting feature about Bkool bicycle trainer is the free simulator software that provides access to more than 500,000 routes with 3D virtual reality. Real time videos bring on-road experience to your home and this makes Bkool trainer very special. The premium membership provides unlimited access to unlimited videos and when you purchase the trainer, you will get 1 year premium membership along with the trainer. Afterwards, it costs just $7 per month Netflix style to access videos and 3D routes. The best part of Bkool trainer is that you can try it for free and only pay if you decide to keep the equipment.

Pro cyclists who train using bike trainer stand will have a separate bike exclusively for the bicycle trainer stand. Cycle trainer puts a lot of stress on the back wheel to provide resistance while training indoor and this can cause undue stress on the tires. Some indoor bikes don’t provide front wheel support, which will further cause damage to the bike. Moreover, mounting bikes on and off cycling trainer can be quite daunting and so, professional cyclists mount a bike permanently on the cycling rollers while they use another bike exclusively for outdoor training. Bkool trainer is a revolutionary trainer that is completely hassle free, causing very minimal stress on the bike.

BKOOL bike trainer stand is aesthetically pleasing and silent

One of the common complaints about bike trainer stand is that it is so loud that you can’t share your fitness room with others. Often, cyclists have to exercise in solitude because their family can’t tolerate the sound coming out of the trainer. However, Bkool pro trainer with its revolutionary design has made it possible to use your cycling trainer right in your living room while your family watches movies or shows on TV. The sound emitted by pro trainer is 64dB while the classic trainer is slightly noisier, emitting 75dB which is much less than the noise emitted by a vacuum cleaner.

Mounting bike on Bkool trainer stand takes less than a minute and it comes with a front wheel support. As there is reduced stress on the bike, the trainer is completely maintenance free after the initial setup. You don’t have to invest in another bike for indoor training workouts as you can easily mount your regular outdoor bike on the trainer. Experts using Bkool trainer suggest that you invest in some cheap tires for indoor training so that you can completely reduce any stress on your racing bike.