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PODCAST: Matúš Štrba – When Sport Shapes You from Childhood
Today we’re talking with Matúš, who has more than 30 years of experience behind him. Matúš is our Slovak ambassador who rides and wins mostly in the MTB XCO discipline. This spring, he had an accident that disrupted his entire season. So our interview won’t just be about cycling, but also about the incredible motivation and discipline required to come back.
Jeseníky mountains bikepacking
The last warm shards of sunshine, damp weather, early darkness. Autumn and winter are coming, and many people put their bikes away for the season. But is that really necessary? Can you still ride when the weather turns worse?
Autumn photo gallery: Thorr Bosch 1 AT & Bosch 2
Autumn. A season full of colors. Maybe the most photogenic time of the year. We took out the Thorr Bosch 1 AT and Bosch 2 e-bikes, went shooting — and this is what came out of it.
INVITATION: Demänovská Valley Duathlon
Come cheer us on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Or compete with us. Our marketing manager Matěj and ambassador Matúš will be competing in the Slovak duathlon. Which one of them will finish first? And will either of them make it onto the podium? Oh, and we'll also have a stand there with our bikes. So feel free to stop by for a chat.
We all know it – The bicycle and its health benefits
Regular cycling reduces: the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 50%, the risk of premature death by 41%, the risk of heart disease by 46%, the risk of cancer by 45%, the risk of mental disorders by 20%, and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by up to 40%. Oh, and it also extends life expectancy by 3–5 years. Read more in today’s article :)
Sneak peek behind the scenes of Pells rebranding
The Pells rebranding has caught the attention not only of the cycling community but also of marketing media. Two of them prepared an interview with our Marketing Manager. Take a look behind the scenes of the rebirth of a Czech bicycle brand.
VIDEO: TrailHunter reviews the Raw gravel bike
“Who would buy this? Which lunatic? And in pink? What is this?” Trailhunter’s colleague Jirka Kuruc set out to test one of our most popular gravel bikes – the Raw 3. How did it turn out? Watch the video.
PROMO: Experience a ride like on the Tour
You don't have to be Pogačar and you don't have to ride in France. You can enjoy a performance ride on a quality road bike right here – and for a fraction of the price. Hop on a Pells Airflow or Aeron, head for the hills, and experience a ride like the Tour de France. Pells road bikes are now up to 30% off.
CYCLING TRIP TIP: From Ostrava to Lysá hora and back
Our marketing guys, Ondra and Matěj, set out to follow the visual lines of our rebranding. The route? Lysá hora to Praděd. Even though both are experienced cyclists and top athletes, they didn’t make it to the finish. Why? You’ll find out in our second cycling trip tip - this time from Ostrava to the queen of the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy: Lysá hora.
CYCLING TRIP TIP: Rejvíz on the Pells Raw gravel bike
Our colleague Anett set out on a one-day trip on the Raw gravel bike. Into the Jeseníky mountains. To the mossy lakes of Rejvíz. Read on to find out which route to take to make the ride worth it.
PODCAST: Tomáš Novotný on Highland Trail 550 and More
“People kept bugging me that I only race miles in the Czech Republic. Asking if it wasn’t time to try something abroad... well, I guess I’ve finally admitted it is.” Ultramarathon cyclist Tomáš Novotný finally went racing abroad. After taking 2nd place at the Italy Divide 2025, he set out for one of the toughest bikepacking races out there — the Highland Trail 550. He fought his way to 3rd place. Check out the podcast.
EUROBIKE 2025
Frankfurt, June 25–29, 2025. Six exhibition halls, a vast outdoor area, 1,500 exhibitors, 31,270 trade visitors, and 30,420 attendees. Eurobike 2025. The biggest cycling event attracted slightly fewer participants than last year, but the atmosphere remained excellent.