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Patrick Bardelli

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

436 articles


  • Product test

    Less weight, more comfort: Lazer’s new Z1 helmet put to the test

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Guide

    How to prep your brakes for the cycling season

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    Why I protect my derailleur, brake levers and my hands when mountain biking

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    Fox celebrates its birthday and launches a new generation of suspension forks for MTBs

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    The magnetic glasses holder by StiQx is impressive on (almost) every level

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Guide

    How to prep your bike chain for spring

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    Not just for downhillers – the Abus HiDrop full-face helmet

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    All-new React Rev sport sunglasses: slightly higher price tag, slightly higher quality

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Guide

    Stories from the bike workshop: the flat tyre

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    Small, red and not strictly necessary: this valve core remover makes my day

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    30 years in the saddle: from bicycle to mountain bike

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Galaxus Wallflowers: why does nobody want Huawei’s Ultimate Design smartwatch?

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Patrick’s Perfumes – frankincense for that mystical scent

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    Swiss mountain bike pioneer Thömus wants to set new standards

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    Holy mudguard moly – or when your mudguard won’t fit your bike

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Testing Evoc’s Protector Jacket Pro – safe and comfortable

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Testing the Sight 2.0 ski goggles by React

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Review: Bowflex Selecttech 552i – the AI-assisted dumbbells

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    BBB DoubleShot: the mini bike pump claiming to be the smartest in the world

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    The bike nerds from "Gran Fondo Cycling Magazine" declare this tyre to be the almost perfect gravel tyre

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    The Win Wing 2 mudguard by Ass Savers really did save my ass

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Background information

    Forget doping: how autologous blood therapy combats osteoarthritis

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    "Design & Innovation Award": These are this year's award winners

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    Recently discovered: the "Ultimate Bib Shorts" from Gorewear

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Opinion

    Flour, yeast, salt and water: that’s all I put in my bread

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    "Exopek Pro" or the fitness centre in a rucksack

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Lumos Firefly review: a bike light with all the flashy settings

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    Recently discovered: the new "Flex Scape" from Oakley

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    These were the hottest brands in the bike sector in 2023

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    Arva's "Mini15+" is the first avalanche airbag that is also available for hire

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    Ortovox "Thermovent Shortpants": 95 per cent merino wool - no cutting waste

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • Product test

    Shimano SH-XC7L Wide – testing cycling shoes for wide feet

    by Patrick Bardelli

  • News + Trends

    Padel tennis: a trend sport on the rise

    by Patrick Bardelli