Jörn, Author at Alpinetrek.co.uk

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What Does BPA-Free Mean – And Why It Matters

In recent years, public awareness of the risks associated with bisphenol A (BPA) has grown considerably. This shift, coupled with a new EU regulation effective from 2025, has led to a surge in BPA-free alternatives on the market. In this article, you’ll discover why BPA-free products are important, what alternatives exist, and how to ensure […]

Training & Health

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Triathlon training – tips to complete your first competition

I can still remember the time when a mate and I signed up for our first triathlon. At that stage, I had started running quite seriously so I felt relatively fit – at least with regards to our national disciplines. Swimming wasn’t really my cup of tea but I thought I would be able to […]

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Active at night: tips for your evening run

Running at night is quite tempting. During the day, you get the same landscapes, sounds, traffic and the foreseeable daily grind but at night, everything is different. With the arrival of darkness, the temperature drops in the summer, there’s less traffic – both pedestrians and cars – and there may be a chance to spot […]

Manufacturers & Brands

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MATERIAL INFO: GORE-INFINIUM WINDSTOPPER®: Your shield against the wind

Regardless of whether you’re a cyclist, hill walker, climber or mountaineer, there’s one challenge you always have to face: the weather. Snowy, rainy or just outright cold weather is one thing, but strong winds in the mountains are another ball game. If your clothing isn’t up to snuff, it can be disastrous. In fact, even […]

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VAUDE: A pioneer in all things sustainability

It’s easy to get lost in the sea of labels, certifications and all the hifalutin promises regarding sustainability and environmentally-friendly production. I mean, there are so many manufacturers out there, working tirelessly to establish sustainability in both their product line and their value chain. A very welcome development, if I do say so myself. Of […]

Advice

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Hard shell, soft core? – hardshell vs. softshell

There are things we think we know. But if we think about it more carefully, we quickly realise that we actually have no idea about it. This is how I felt the other day when I was asked what the difference was between a softshell jacket and a hardshell jacket. Two different types of material […]

How-Tos

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WHAT IS… CYCLOCROSS?

The days get shorter and the weather is taking a turn for the worse. The racing cyclists among us are cleaning their bikes (well, most of them) for the winter and mountain bikers are looking forward to splashing through mud. However, since last winter at the latest, there have been a number of cross-breeds from […]

Know-How

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So, why not bake yourself some mountain bread?

Germany, March 2020. The Coronavirus is keeping the world in suspense and, like many others, you’ve been spending a lot of time between the four walls of your own home. You’ve already finished all your books, and Netflix now knows what you like better than your own partner does. It’s well and truly time for […]

Gear & Maintenance

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BICYCLE CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Spring is just around the corner and both trails and roads are slowly becoming usable again. So, it’s time to get your bike out of the garage and get fit again. After all, it has been standing around almost all of winter and now needs some maintenance. With a few easy tricks, your bike will […]

Buyer's Guide

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Buyer’s guide to climbing holds

Anyone who has ever been in a climbing or bouldering hall can confirm it: as soon as you enter the hall, your gaze is drawn to the colourful variety of holds. Climbing holds in all imaginable colours and shapes are an essential part of training on artificial climbing walls. But what distinguishes a blue sloper […]

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