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Patrick Bardelli

From radio journalist to product tester and storyteller. From jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey will take me next.

227 articles


  • Product test

    The Ravel loves gravel – testing Alpina’s bike helmet for gravel roads

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    First bicycle tyre with NASA technology to be launched soon

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Patrick's Perfumes – patchouli isn’t just for hippies

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Bot 2 – Out Of’s high-tech sports sunglasses with a small catch

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Professional bike fitting and the importance of five millimetres

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    New components from Shimano for gravel bikes and road bikes

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    Running shoes forever – I even wear trail runners on city trips

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    Beats Fit Pro sports headphones – that’s my jam!

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    My bum bones are liking the 614 Ergowave active 2.1 S-Tube bike saddle by SQlab

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    Bardelli wears Castelli – once again

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Hiking in Columbia gear – lightweight apparel for hot days

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    Keego: the plastic water bottle made of metal. Wait, what?

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    This protective gear by Evoc, ION and iXS is great for skiing and biking

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    Why I’m never biking without React's Optray sports glasses again

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Schwalbe’s Airmax Pro pressure sensor and the search for ideal bars

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    These titanium bike frames by Hilite Bikes are top-notch

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Patrick’s Perfumes: the green gold in glass bottles otherwise known as Bergamot

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    Inflabi or the bicycle helmet made of air

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    Red Dot Design Award 2023: Five winners from the bike sector

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Patrick’s Perfumes: oud – the love it or hate it fragrance

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    Fitness apps tested: Garmin top, Apple sufficient

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Galaxus Wallflowers: paddle or oar? That’s the question.

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Quad Lock Bike Mount – big things come in small packages

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Schwalbe’s G-One R tyres have made my bike feel brand new

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Zurich start-up «reinvents» the urban bike wash

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Galaxus Wallflowers: dry bag or changing backpack?

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Patrick’s Perfumes: tobacco – spritzed, not smoked

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Guide

    Bardelli rides in Castelli – you can too, but you don’t have to

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Great value for money – the Bryton «Gardia R300L» bike radar

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Patrick’s Perfumes: is Estée Lauder taking over?

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Patrick's Perfumes: Veti what? Veti who? Vetiver – or the men’s fragrance that smells like Mother Earth

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Guide

    Topeak bike bags: the flexible solution for when you’re on the move

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    An 11.4 centimetre sit bone width and choosing the right bike saddle

    by Patrick Bardelli