New shoes! Not much can beat that. The Northwave Revolution shoes are the second pair from Northwave that I have tested. In April I reviewed the Northwave Veloce Extreme in a PEZ ‘Gear Break’, they are a top-end pair of cycling shoes, with a $€400 price tag. The Northwave Revolution are cheaper, around the €/$225 […]

Wout van Aert has changed his mind about the cyclocross World championships and will line up with the current rainbow jersey, Mathieu van der Poel on Sunday in France. We also have all the race reports, results and vidoes from the Santos Tour Down Under, UCI World Cup cyclocross races in Hoogerheide and Maasmechelen, Clàssica […]

PEZ reviews the Wahoo X SYSTM On Location series of virtual training rides, designed to make indoor cycling more realistic & entertaining. Why Go On Location From a boring obligation when the weather was bad to a high-resolution interactive fun experience, indoor cycling has grown with technology to an amazing extent. We can ride the […]

An Interview with Ed Hood: When you see the name Edmond Hood at the top of an article, you know you are going to get interesting, in-depth, and incisive writing. Ed had more experience at every level of the sport than just about anyone and everyone. Alastair Hamilton interviewed the ‘King of the Blackberry’ back […]

On Monday January 20, we lost our dear friend Ed Hood, a man who for over 15 years helped build and define this site’s unique place in the world of cycling media.  Ed suffered a severe stroke in Feb. 2022, which sadly brought an end to his pursuit documenting his great passion for cycle sport.  […]

Gear Break: Pas Normal Studios Mechanism cool weather kit, Chapter 2 Bikes RIRA and MANA5, JOIN Cycling app launches JOIN Running: A Strategic Cross-Training Feature for Cyclists, special offer for a more sustainable future from SCICON, Pashley launches the all-new Pashley Roadfinder – The new timeless all-rounder and dress like a wolf with JBC clothing. […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: NCL dies, Maryland to add women’s event, TDU kicks off season, where is Caleb Ewan? INEOS developments, status of gravel and African racing… # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of sports […]

Today is a very sad EUROTRASH as we say good-bye to a very special friend – Ed Hood, who passed away on Sunday evening. As the road season gets going we have the first three stages of the Santos Tour Down Under with videos, reports and results. TOP STORY: Good-Bye Ed Hood Rider news: Sven […]

Ed Hood’s life was a celebration of cycling, camaraderie, and adventure. A mentor, teammate, and friend, Ed’s passion for the sport was matched only by his generosity and love for life. From supporting budding cyclists with cutting-edge gear and heartfelt advice to chasing race routes across Europe with unyielding determination, Ed’s influence was profound and […]

If you want to go ‘Full Zwift’ with your multi-gear home trainer, it has never been easier. With the Zwift Cog and Click, you can quickly swap your cassette and freewheel body for a single speed sprocket and with the Zwift click, you have virtual shifting. The video makes it look easy – And it […]

Indoor cycling has become a go-to training option for cyclists, especially during the colder months, but staying hydrated often takes a backseat to other performance strategies. In this Pez Toolbox article, we examine why hydration is vital for peak performance in indoor cycling, explore the unique challenges posed by controlled indoor environments, and share actionable […]

PEZ-man Alastair was recently at the Visma | Lease a Bike Training Camp in Alicante, Spain where he sat in on an interview with team leader Jonas Vingegaard, to hear what the World’s 2nd best rider had to say looking ahead to the 2025 Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and World Championships. The sound quality […]

Wout van Aert lost out on Sunday to the young European and Belgian champion, Thibau Nys in the UCI World Cup Cyclocross in Benidorm, plus the woman’s Santos Tour Down Under and the Villawood Men’s Classic in Australia – All with video, results, reports and ride quotes. TOP STORY: Will the 2029 Tour start in […]

Cycling’s manifold attractions include the drama of athletic competition, personal health and environmental benefits, breakthrough technologies, travel and tourism promotion, and, surprisingly often, a political dimension. Most of us are familiar with the bicycle’s enthusiastic acceptance by early feminists and in the United Kingdom the Clarion Cycling Club was named for a socialist newspaper and […]

Ex-Rider Interview: One of the worst Tour crashes that the rider remounted and finished the stage has to be when Juan Antonio Flecha and Johnny Hoogerland crashed through a barbed wire fence. Ed Hood caught up with Johnny to talk about old times… good and bad. “I’m never happier than when I’m writing.” ~ Ed […]

Gear Break: Swiftwick Socks, Zwift Cog and Click Wahoo upgrade, Northwave Revolution shoes, Bianchi partners with Santini Cycling for the production and distribution of Bianchi Milano apparel, LOOK 795 Blade RS Campagnolo Super Record – If only one bike were to remain, it would be this one and Ass Savers team up with Japanese travel […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: The Venu-Fubo saga – chaos in sports streaming, sports journalism trends for 2025, gambling in cycling, American WT rider analysis and 2025 Giro route announced… # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world […]

Jonas Vingegaard is talking up the Tour de France battle between him and Tadej Pogačar and he will ride two Grand Tours this year. Plus all the other cycling news from around the World as the 2025 season is about to kick off in Australia. TOP STORY: Jonas Vingegaard to ride two Grand Tours in […]

Some more bike video for nerds – this time we’ve got Team Visma | Lease A Bike’s Cervelo S5 of Wout van Aert. Note the Garmin headlight and tail light mounted for training, the Prologo saddle, and the SRAM Red Etap AXS 54/41 chainrings on the gruppo. Wheels are by Reserve – their 42|49 Turbulent […]

The new Vogel XC follows the popular Vogel SL with some great new features—all while staying budget-friendly at just $39.95. Designed for smaller face profiles, the Vogel XC weighs only 24 grams and now includes bottom lens vents to enhance airflow and prevent fogging during intense rides. Lightweight, comfortable, and protective, these sunglasses are perfect […]

Cycling is one of those sports that you can enjoy from all angles. Today, you can spend entire hours riding a bike, while tomorrow you can become a spectator and go and watch pro athletes compete against each other. You can even add to the overall amusement of the sport through betting – just visit […]

PEZ-Man Alastair joined the media fray recently at the Q36.5 team camp and presentation in Spain, first to hear what their latest big name signing Tom Pidcock had to say, but possibly more interestingly catch a look at his new ride for 2025 – the Scott Addict RC team bike.  Here’s video, photos, and the […]

Toolbox: The occasional or seasonal use of virtual cycling training apps like Zwift have increased in popularity in the last couple of years and as such, nutrition and hydration may need to be adapted accordingly. What’s best to eat and drink through the day for indoor training? Van der Poel on Tour de Zwift In […]

The Giro d’Italia will start abroad for the 15th time in its history—this time in Albania, where the first three stages will take place—and finish in Rome, which will host the Grande Arrivo for the 7th time. The race spans 3,413km with 52,500m of total elevation gain. Riders will face 2 individual time trials covering […]

The women’s Corsa Rosa will kick off in Bergamo with an individual time trial on July 6, and finish on July 13 in Imola at the Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari. In between, some major challenges await the athletes, including two summit finishes, with a total elevation gain of 14,000 m. The Passo del Tonale […]