Fiber is normally a great part of a healthy diet. But should you reduce fiber intake before an event to prevent stomach issues, minimize bloating, and even increasing your watts/kg? You don’t want to have to do a ‘Dumoulin’ In the days leading up to an event or competition, athletes make various adjustments—tweaking training, refining […]

It’s early March, but there is still cold weather around, so we explore the third generation of Q36.5’s most intensely versatile light winter gear that pioneered the use of breathable high-density woven fabrics to create garments with a previous unimaginable range of uses. PEZ tests the Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Que long sleeve jersey, Dottore Hybrid […]

The season proper has started with the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, O Gran Camiño – The Historical Route, Faun-Ardèche Classic and Faun Drôme Classic. We have all the reports, results, rider quotes and video. TOP STORY: Will World champion, Tadej Pogačar, ride Paris-Roubaix this year? More rumours Rider news: Declassification and yellow card for Kaden […]

Kuurne Race Report: As expected, the 2025 Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne came down to a bunch sprint. Fairly unsurprisingly, it was Jasper Philipsen who was perfectly piloted to the finish-line by his Alpecin-Deceuninck teammates to take the win. He soundly beat young Olav Kooij of Visma | Lease a Bike and Hugo Hofstetter (IPT). *** The full ‘PEZ […]

Cycling has always been more than just a sport or a mode of transportation—it’s a gateway to freedom, adventure, and pure joy, especially for children. Yet, in today’s world, the simple act of riding a bike is often overshadowed by concerns over safety, regulations, and the ever-growing dominance of cars. Fortunately, Mark Wealand, a literacy […]

Race Report: The first ‘real’ race of the season, the Omloop Het Nieuwblad, surprisingly finished with a bunch sprint and in a close fought lunge for the line, it was Uno-X Mobility’s Søren Wærenskjold who got the better of Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck). *** The full ‘PEZ Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Race […]

Roadside PEZ: The opening weekend of the Spring Classics won’t be the same without the presence of Ed Hood, but we can look back at his 2017 visit to the Opening Classic of the season. Ed rounded up his posse to take to the kasseien, to witness the carnage and the beer. Het Nieuwsblad’17 Roadside. […]

ARLINGTON, VA, February 28, 2025 — Saturdays Capitol Cup race course has been unveiled. As part of the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic, which takes place on May 31-June 1, 2025, the Capitol Cup races will replace Saturday’s Crystal Cup that has been a part of the event the past 15 years. “I am quite excited […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Predictable early season, crowded with events, WADA blinks in USADA case, scarcity value drives sports rights, more upheaval in broadcasting, cycling salaries. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of sports – […]

Gear Break: Fizik Vento Powerstrap Aeroweave shoes, Ridley Omnium Fast: The custom track bike for group events, Rapha teams up with WorldTour riders to re-engineer its Pro Team bib shorts, the record-breaking Zwift Games returns for 2025, Lezyne: The ultimate upgrade for your tubeless setup and Shimano introduces next generation S-PHYRE super light eyewear, along […]

Race History: Ed Hood loved the ‘race chase’, Italy, France, Spain, it didn’t matter, but he loved his trips to Belgium – Flanders to be precise. The ‘Opening Weekend’ of the Omloop Het Volk (Het Nieuwsblad’s earlier name) and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne was the start of his spring race calendar and always made the most of every […]

2025 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Race Preview: The it seems a long time since the season started in Australia, but in reality for many, the cycling year starts this Saturday with the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. The first Classic battle on Flemish roads of 2025 will see Wout van Aert try to win for the second time, […]

As we get ready for the first Flemish races in the ‘Opening Weekend’, we have the first stage of the O Gran Camiño – The Historical Route with video, race report, result and rider’s thoughts. TOP STORY: European Parliament calls for cancellation of World championships in Rwanda Rider news: Wout van Aert feeling fitter before […]

Cycling is more than just a sport—it’s a test of endurance, strategy, and mental resilience. Just as players in cazinozer refine their techniques and strategies to maximize their success, road cyclists must develop meticulous training plans to achieve peak performance. Whether you are an amateur cyclist aiming to improve your fitness or a competitive rider […]

Ekoï is a French manufacturer that probably isn’t as well known in the North American market, but they supply shoes to a number of different pro teams, such as Lotto-Dstny, Israel-PremierTech, Cofidis, and Arkéa-B&B Hotels. They also supply shoes to individual riders who are on teams that don’t have an official shoe sponsor. The C12 […]

Who is driving sport science? Should elite pros be adopting the latest scientific findings? And should we as everyday athletes be trying to emulate what the pros are doing? Every month, it seems another major innovation in training science or nutrition is upon us. We’ve seen big bold claims about nitrate supplementation, polarized training, fasted/low […]

The 2025 season promises to be a compelling year for pro cycling enthusiasts. Whether it’s the emergence of new talent, established riders vying for dominance, or tactical innovation reshaping team strategies for the win, we’re in for a real treat across the major races. For cycling fans, keeping up with the season is about more […]

Santini Cold Weather Kit: The full winter I hope has passed in the northern hemisphere, but it’s nowhere near summer yet, so we still need clothing for cold and wet conditions. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, has been putting Santini’s Adapt Multi jacket and packable waterproof unisex jacket, both with the revolutionary Polartec® Power […]

The UAE Emirates XRG behemoth took victories in the UAE Tour with Tadej Pogačar and Pavel Sivakov in the Vuelta a Andalucia – Ruta Ciclista Del Sol. Jonas Vingegaard won the Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta. We have all the video action, reports, results and what the riders thought, plus the Classic Var. TOP STORY: […]

The 2025 pro cycling season for the men and women is well underway, with the opening salvos at the Tour Down Under and then some races in the hot sunny climes of the Middle East before the action has switched to the entertaining minor races that constitute the Europe Tour of the UCI at this […]

Our roadside reporter Ed Hood’s annual pilgrimage to the beautiful and romantic canal city of Venice somehow managed to turn into a flirtation with his favorite subject – cycling. Here’s Ed’s report on this truly magic city through his cycling addicted eyes back in 2013. In January we lost our friend and colleague Ed Hood, […]

Special Photo Gallery: Sanne Cant will ride her last cyclocross race on Sunday, the 23rd of February 2025, the Internationale Sluitingsprijs in Oostmalle. The 34-year-old from Antwerp has won just about every cross event on the calendar, and was the elite World cross champion in 2017, 2018, 2019, and the European champion in 2014, 2015 […]

Gear Break: Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Que long sleeve jersey, Dottore Hybrid bib tights and short sleeve Base Layer 2, Adidas Dunamis Pro sunglasses, the Colnago V4Rs and Colnago Y1Rs, featuring the UCI World champion livery of Tadej Pogačar, will be available to the public, announcing Ritchey’s new SuperLogic Streem handlebar, Ekoï unveils the Pure Aero […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Is Ineos sport empire collapsing? Time for independent race safety monitors, Netflix series ends, enhanced games on track and continuing squeeze on niche sports. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of […]

Speed, risk and excitement – these are the feelings that cycling and gambling have in common. Cycling makes your heart beat faster, triggering an adrenaline rush with every tight corner or dangerous sprint. Likewise, no Gamstop casino players experience the thrill of betting big and taking risks to win. Cycling is not just a physical […]