Almost two years have passed, and in many aspects, the cycling industry was well-positioned to gain from the pandemic's substantial increase in interest. With an influx of riders eager to purchase their new (or another) pair of wheels, it became clear that supply would be a problem.  Demand vastly outpaced bike supply, forcing stores,...

"We're here to help you improve your business on our marketplace, not to take it over. We are a group of passionate bike riders who can't imagine their life without two wheels. To spread this love and passion completely hassle-free, we launched Biketek." As Martin, our CEO, said above, the European online marketplace for bicycles...

The decision was spontaneous and quick. A couple of calls between the partners in crime and after a few days later the tickets were added to the basket. For some of us, this was like the first bikepacking trip ever, quite far from home. Sounds just fine to turn the #adventuremode on.  Adventure cycling  After reaching the capital city of...

The Dolomites have a special place in our hearts. Hence when we were told to do a photoshoot of the new Ruut lineup, there was almost no discussion where we should head to. Add probably the best season of the year, and you have a recipe for the perfect settings. After a short flight and picking up the car from the rental agency, we were ready to hit...

Poznań, 2 a.m., after a 6-hour journey from Gdańsk and a stop at a hotel. We don’t need an alarm clock, as because of stress, I haven’t slept for an hour – that is, since I went to bed. I wake up Lena, my 7-year-old daughter. We put on our clothes in 3 minutes and, semi-conscious, get in the car. 10 minutes later, we reach the airport parking lot....

Sicily  - first thoughts when thinking of this land? The Godfather of course. The Mafia, La Cosa Nostra, Mario Puzo, and Corleone, all that stuff that is well known to every Italian Mafia nerd. What this island has to offer when it comes to cycling? We were about to find out when we landed there at the beginning of September...

Tenerife- the island full of the elements. Water, burning sun, stones, and sand. Each pretty easy to find almost in every corner of the island. There are not so many places on earth where you can find such a great-for-riding surface so close to each other. That is why we have decided to visit this beautiful, yet challenging land to discover it with...

A bike packing journey- part one The Lisboa – Marrakech Tour was an unsupported and private cycling tour in January 2020, which started in Lisboa, Portugal. It leads the riders all along the Atlantic coast and across the Spanish border, before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar to North Africa. Nils Laengner and Niko Keinath had scheduled 16 days for...