A race full EUROTRASH Monday with video, reports, results and what the rider’s think: All the news from Setmana Ciclista Volta Femenina de la Comunitat Valenciana, Tour de la Provence, Vuelta a la Región de Murcia – Costa Cálida, Figueira Champions Classic and the Clasica de Almeria. TOP STORY: Tadej Pogačar – Breaking records and […]

With winter howling outside (we had 48 cm of snow in the last two days, with 30 cm more to come shortly!), the mind easily turns towards sunnier days and cycling adventures. The explosive interest in bikepacking as a form of endurance racing as well as simply touring has developed into a whole range of […]

Tech Rant: What’s next for the humble handlebar? Who knows, but Ed Hood examined the most recent developments of the ‘cow horns’ at the front of the bike. Aero is the thing of the moment and the ‘bars need to cut through the air like a knife, time for a handlebar rant. In January we […]

The 2025 USA Cycling eSports National Championships, held on February 1-2, 2025, marked a significant milestone in virtual cycling competitions. Hosted on the MyWhoosh platform, the event showcased top-tier talent and intense racing dynamics. Notably, Wisconsin’s Hayden “Farmwatts” Pucker delivered a dominant performance with a 20 km solo breakaway, clinching the Stars and Stripes jersey. […]

Gear Break: Ekoï CLIMAX thermal skinsuit, SMITH Seeker sunglasses merging style and tech for outdoor pursuits, Bianchi unveils the new Aquila RC time trial model, new Lancer bib short by Gobik – Designed to win, Nimbl’s 2025 starts with evolution – The latest updates to its iconic products and new Kogel Speed Kolossos revs up […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Women’s sport at a turning point, more on CO rules, continuing safety concerns, impact of tariffs on bike industry, double whammy of race attendance requirements and budget caps. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within […]

We wind up the Tour of Oman with a win for Adam Yates and a double win for Egan Bernal in the Colombian national championships. All the video to go with the reports, results and rider quotes. TOP STORY: Tadej Pogačar rides the Trouée d’Arenberg, but not Roubaix… this year Rider news: Yevgeniy Fedorov is […]

The National Association of Professional Race Directors (NAPRD) is an organization of race promoters from across the United States who work together to foster a robust road racing community. This year members will produce 37 events with 91 days of racing taking place in 23 states. All of the races are sanctioned by USA Cycling and […]

Gravel can be the basis for a great adventure and holiday all in one. For those looking for an all-inclusive adventure, the TransRockies Gravel Royale is a terrific way to explore the remote British Columbian wilderness. What is the TGR? The TGR is a 3-day gravel stage race in eastern British Columbia, deep in the […]

Long-distance cycling is an incredible way to challenge yourself, explore new landscapes, and improve your endurance. However, pushing too hard without proper preparation can lead to fatigue, injuries, or even complete burnout. The key to success is balancing effort with recovery, staying fueled, and keeping your mind engaged throughout the journey. Whether you’re training for […]

Hiring a coach is definitely one approach to improving your training and performance. Many of us coach ourselves though. If you take this approach, here are some traps to avoid falling into. Get a coach, or coach yourself? I became a student of endurance training well before I became a racer. I was flipping through […]

The fizik Vento Antares R3 Adaptive 3D-printed saddle is versatile and designed with a low-profile, tapered nose-to-wing transition, and Adaptive 3D-printed padding to provide comfort in every riding position. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, recently had the chance to put the Vento Antares through its paces… What does he think? Alastair Hamilton PEZ sez: […]

So many races to get through in today’s EUROTRASH Monday: We have the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana Gran Premi Banc Sabadell, Etoile de Bessèges – Tour du Gard, UAE Tour Women, Muscat Classic, The Tour of Oman Men and the Volta Comunitat Valenciana Féminas Gran Premio Tuawa – All with video, results, reports and […]

Our world of cycling literature tends towards realism, with not much in the way of fiction. Years after its publication in 1978 Tim Krabbé’s “The Rider” still remains at the top of the list of novels about cycling, with honourable mention for “The Yellow Jersey” by Ralph Hurne, which appeared in 1973. The latter has […]

The ‘flicks’ of cycling: After his recent interview with Roberto Visentini and the ‘doings’ of the 1987 Giro d’Italia with Stephen Roche, Ed Hood has turned his eye to some other cases of ‘skulduggery’ in the peloton, or was it just professional etiquette? In January we lost our friend and colleague Ed Hood, two years […]

A new version of zondacrypto’s television campaign has launched, featuring Katarzyna Niewiadoma, a standout cyclist from the Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto team. As the leading cryptocurrency exchange in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), zondacrypto has not only secured a three-year contract as a co-title sponsor of the top German women’s cycling team but has also made a […]

Gear Break: Santini cold weather kit with help from Polartec®, rolling out adventure cycling digital routes on Ride with GPS, Assos unveils EQUIPE R and DYORA R collections, 3T updates Racemax Italia Range with UDH compatibility and introduces the EVO Special Edition, Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar powered by UAE Team Emirates XRG extends […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: 2025 Rwanda World championships at risk, MvdP is the greatest CX racer ever, WBD shocks British cycling fans, new sports gambling concerns and new UCI rules. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader […]

The first stage races of the 2025 season in Europe kicked off on Wednesday with the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana Gran Premi Banc Sabadell and the Etoile de Bessèges – Tour du Gard. We have video, reports, results and the winners words in a packed EUROTRASH Thursday. TOP STORY: UCI changes rules on WorldTour […]

Le Col enters the gravel file with its ARC Collection. We tested out their lightweight rain jacket, merino wool longsleeve jersey, cargo bib shorts, and overshorts.   By now, it should be no secret my love of gravel, bikepacking, and all forms of “all-road” drop bar adventures. While it has been a boon for the […]

Crypto exchanges bet big on cycling teams and are changing the sport with sponsorships and innovation. Read how these partnerships work, why companies pick certain teams and how cryptocurrency is changing sports betting. No stranger to sponsorships, cryptocurrency exchanges are now major backers of professional cycling. Top teams are being invested by companies that are […]

Road cycling has seen incredible growth in popularity over the last 20 or 30 years. Famous events, such as the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia always caught the attention of sports fans but the success of the high-profile events at the Olympics over the last few decades has really grown the sport on a […]

Sports gels are super easy and convenient ride fuel. But are you actually getting what you paid for? What is – or more importantly – what ISN’T in your gel? In the spring of 2024, Reddit boards and endurance blogs were abuzz with controversy as Spring Energy gels came under fire. A runner and environmental […]

Cycling is considered by fans full of excitement and has delivered some of the most thrilling and jaw-dropping moments in sporting history – ever. From catastrophic crashes to dodgy doping scandals, this is a sport that has certainly had its fair share of controversy and unforgettable moments. Lance Armstrong – Possibly the Biggest Doping Scandal […]

PEZ readers will know that the Giro d’Italia is my favorite of the Grand Tours. The Tour de France is THE Grand Tour. The Vuelta aka the Spanish Hillclimb Championships is the most fun. But the Giro is the most beautiful. So I was thrilled when I learned about and was given the opportunity to […]