Your Thursday cycling news roundup, featuring key Vuelta updates and analysis, plus Canadian & Slovenian Worlds teams, upcoming under-the-radar races — and a peek into Geraint Thomas’ mindset as he heads into retirement. TOP STORY:  Vingegaard Appears Vulnerable — but a Shortened Time Trial Should Save his Red Jersey Race News: Victor Campaenerts out of […]

Photo by Coen van de Broek on Unsplash Texas is huge, and if you’ve only driven the interstates, you might assume it’s all highways, but anyone who has ridden here knows there’s more. Here are five rides that show Texas at its most dramatic. When locals talk about the Caprock, they mean the escarpment that […]

LA VUELTA 2025 | STAGE 17 | O BARCO DE VALDEORRAS > ALTO DE EL MORREDERO   PEZ SEz – PEZ-Fans – I’m posting this update from the Borgo Stazione hotel near Lake Garda, near the end of a trip visiting a couple more bike hotels that I’ll be reviewing in the coming weeks.  I missed today’s stage due to […]

Stage 16 of La Vuelta 25 had to be shortened due to protests, but it didn’t prevent Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) from taking his 58th professional victory, and his first in the Spanish Grand Tour. The Colombian icon made the decisive breakaway on the roads of Galicia, where he proved to be a driving force […]

The 2025 Vuelta a España enters its decisive final week with Jonas Vingegaard and João Almeida locked in a razor-thin GC battle, while protests continue to threaten the race’s outcome. Beyond the peloton, major shifts are reshaping the wider world of sports—from Nielsen’s overhaul of TV ratings that could redefine sports economics, to the ongoing […]

TOOLBOX:  Sleep is one of the most powerful recovery tools for athletes, yet it is often overlooked compared to training and nutrition. Emerging research shows that what you eat—and when you eat it—can significantly impact sleep quality, recovery, and performance. From carbohydrate-rich dinners and tryptophan-dense proteins to supplements like tart cherry juice and melatonin, nutrition […]

Columbus is preparing for one of the most impactful weekends on its calendar as Pelotonia 2026 approaches. This two-day cycling event in August will welcome over 6,000 riders who will take on distances ranging from 24 to 190 miles, supported by countless volunteers and spectators. More than just an athletic challenge, the ride directly funds […]

On this rest day morning, we dive deep into UAE’s “strategy” — which may well be working — plus check in on the week’s other rides and races in England, the Netherlands and Maryland. TOP STORY:  UAE’s Strategy: We Want It All Race News: Dramatic Finale and Emotional Farewell Mark 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain […]

LA VUELTA 2025 STAGE 15 | A VEIGA/VEGADEO > MONFORTE DE LEMOS Today’s report from La Vuelta – Holy cow, folks! After a week and a half of near-misses and podium heartbreaks, Lidl-Trek finally broke their curse at the Vuelta a España, and who else but Mads Pedersen was the one to do it? The […]

Once upon a time pretty much everything was painstakingly made by hand until the Industrial Revolution and the rise of mass production. Economies of scale meant that manufacturing vast quantities of identical goods was good for the pockets of both the producer and the consumer. But there still remain a few outposts where individualization and […]

LA VUELTA 2025 STAGE 14 AVILÉS > LA FARRAPPONA Today’s report from La Vuelta – The day after Joao Almeida conquered L’Angliru, it was Marc Soler’s turn to shine for UAE Team Emirates-XRG on La Farrapona. The Spanish attacker delivered a masterclass performance to claim a summit he had previously settled for second on behind David […]

Kingbull has unveiled a new fat ebike, the Rover 2.0. This bike brings together power, range, and comfort in one sleek, sturdy package. It has a rugged frame, a robust Bafang motor, a reliable Samsung battery, and a full suspension system that enables it to conquer every terrain. The Rover 2.0 is suitable for riders […]

l’Angliru Look Back: Ed Hood made his first pilgrimage to the mythical climb of the Alto de l’Angliru back in 2008. As the 2025 edition of the Vuelta a España climbed l’Angliru on stage 13, we take a look back at Ed’s expedition to the heights of Northern Spain. In January we lost our friend […]

Cryptocurrency is steadily carving out a place within sports and gaming, influencing payment options and betting habits in new ways. Cryptocurrency’s integration into sports and gambling is gaining momentum, with more events and platforms accepting digital currencies like Bitcoin. In 2024, global crypto payments topped an estimated $1.3 trillion, a figure that underscores how digital […]

LA VUELTA 2025 STAGE 13  CABEZÓN DE LA SAL > L’ANGLIRU Today’s report from La Vuelta – Jonas Vingegaard (Visma–Lease a Bike) had to settle for second on Friday, despite setting his sights on conquering L’Angliru with La Roja on his shoulders – an achievement that would have made him the first leader of La Vuelta to […]

In this week’s Gear Break we have some new and exciting bikes ranging from race-ready road to all-road and beyond. First up, Mosaic Cycles RT-Zero “halo” bike showing off the future Mosaic envisions for itself. Pinarello, this week, have released the latest F-Series range. Then, we have the Pashley Cycles Wildfinder, a new steel all-terrain […]

Conditions were quite peaceful before the stage. All the drama on today’s Vuelta stage happily took place on the road rather than off: Pro-Palestinian protests were visible but peaceful and unobtrusive, and while Juan Ayuso was central to today’s developments, his riding was the focus rather than his employment. Ayuso was all smiles after the […]

Your roundup of cycling news — and cycling-proximate news, including the rising tension between Juan Ayuso and UAE-Team Emirates. Plus racing in Britain and at the Simac Ladies’ Tour, several signings — and MVDP the brand. TOP STORY:  Ayuso’s Sudden Ouster Devolves into Polemics…But Is Anyone Surprised? (eTrash Mike Commentary) Race News: Cool Kooij Doubles […]

Finally this Vuelta grants us a stage without a set-piece finale: No hockey stick, this parcours; instead, its rollicking profile, looking like a row from Joy Division’s iconic Unknown Pleasures album cover design, served up attacking action, and promised late-stage drama. Parts of Stage 11 were relatively peaceful… Instead, though, we were left with unfulfilled suspense — […]

A day after what has arguable the biggest news coming out of Spain in the last 2 weeks — nothing to do with the Vuelta, but the announcement that super-talent Juan Ayuso woud be leaving UAE Team Emirates — a mountainous 175.3 km tussle from Parque de la Naturaleza Sendaviva to the summit of El […]

Bike breakdowns and gear choices often grab attention in bikepacking and ultra-distance races — but nutrition is what truly carries riders to the finish. As a sports dietitian and first-time participant in the Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA), a 350+ mile self-supported race with nearly 40,000 feet of climbing, I set out to test my […]

The 2025 Vuelta a España is living up to its reputation as cycling’s “Grand Tour of Chaos.” Thirty years after moving to its late-summer slot, the race continues to deliver unpredictable battles, bold raids, and breakout performances. This year’s edition has already brought major headlines for Canadian cycling—with Michael Woods announcing his retirement and Derek […]

Your Monday cycling news roundup, heavy on the Vuelta, including a deep look into the superteams battle shaping the GC contest. Plus we check in on the Americans riding in Spain, preview the upcoming Tour of Britain, share a special raffle from the Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust — and honor cancer survivor and Red Jersey […]

Jonas Vingegaard once again proved his dominance at La Vuelta 2025, on stage 9 from Alfaro > Estación de esquí de Valdezcaray, powering to a solo victory atop Valdezcaray on Stage 9. The Danish champion attacked with over 10 kilometers to go, leaving rivals Tom Pidcock and João Almeida chasing in vain. While Giulio Ciccone […]

PEZ Top Rides: Lake Placid, located in the New York State’s Adirondack Mountains region, is one of only three places that have hosted the Winter Olympics twice, the others being Innsbruck and St. Moritz. Lake Placid held its events in 1932 and 1980 and remains a destination for winter sports enthusiasts, as well as for […]