In March 2024, Jessica McConnell’s mother, Fran, was killed by a driver in Sebring, Fla. Fran, who was 63, was cycling southbound on Ponce DeLeon Boulevard when 19-year-old Tavarrius Hilton, driving a Chevrolet Malibu, hit her from behind. Fran McConnell died at the scene, and Hilton fled. Although the FHP’s Homicide Unit found the Malibu […]

For many cyclists, the thrill of intense training or competing in a long-distance race is unmatched. But have you ever noticed that you’re more likely to catch a cold or feel run down after pushing your limits? This phenomenon might be explained by the “open window theory,” a concept that suggests a temporary suppression of […]

Vuelta a España Stages 16 to 21 Route Preview: As we enter the third week of la Vuelta’24, Primoz Roglič is poised to take the overall lead, but Ben O’Connor is putting up a strong defence of his red jersey and Enric Mas, Richard Carapaz and Mikel Landa are all biting at his heels. The […]

Primoz Roglič has been chipping away at Ben O’Connor’s Vuelta a España Lead – We catch up with all the news from the Spanish Grand Tour and Renewi Tour in Belgium, all the results, reports, rider quotes and video. Double Vuelta stage winner Pablo Castrillo to transfer to INEOS Grenadiers – TOP STORY. Rider news: […]

In a slightly frantic morning of racing in Andorra, new cross country world champions emerged from the dust, taking charge and taking the rainbow jerseys for the rest of this year and into next. Canadians thrived in the high-elevation Pal Arinsal venue, with Isabella Holmgren winning another world championship title, Emilly Johnston joining her on […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: The tough stage 15 had a brutal summit finish on Cuitu Negru and was won by Pablo Castrillo of the Kern Pharma team. After 143 kilometres, the Spanish rider fought through the mist to cross the finish line first. He dropped his break companions, Aleksandr Vlasov (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) and Pavel […]

It was in the Stone Age of the Internet that I discovered Jobst Brandt. I was looking to expand my cycle touring destinations in the mountains of Europe and on the Trento Bike Pages I discovered a goldmine of information in Brandt’s accounts of his travels. An engineer living in California, he made annual trips […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) won stage 14 of the Vuelta a España in Villablino. Despite this being a hilly stage with a long climb in the finale, the stage ended in a bunch sprint. Groves out-sprinted points and KOM leader, Wout van Aert, who couldn’t finish the hard work of his […]

Mountain Preview: The 2024 Vuelta a España has been hard so far, but the final week is murderous. Stage 16 on Tuesday has a massive kick in the gut on the climb to Lagos de Covadonga. PEZ got up close and personal with the sleeping giant on a quiet day ahead of the race in […]

Europe is home to countless incredible cycling routes, taking you across sprawling fields, past vast lakes, into the mountains, and down into quaint, medieval towns. Here are a few of the best that you need to cycle at least once in your life.   Alpe-Adria Bike Route The Alpe-Adria is often voted as the best […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Michael Woods won the thirteenth stage of the Vuelta a España from a big break. The Canadian champion of Israel-Premier Tech soloed to victory on the steep final climb of Puerto de Ancaras. Primoz Roglič (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) was the best of the GC riders, the Slovenian dropped the others, including […]

Gear Break: Factor Bikes officially enters track cycling with new pursuit and mass start endurance bikes with accompanying Black Inc track wheelsets, HUNT Wheels announce H_Cyclo, Primal cargo shorts and bibs – comfort and functions, Scarab Cycles launches Andes Composite Damping System, ride the routes of La Vuelta 2024 at home with ROUVY and Link […]

Cycling is a sport that involves quite a number of aspects, such as endurance, tactics, and, most importantly, a lot of muscle power, as a large number of fans watch. With the excitement brought about by the Tour de France and the endurance of the Giro d’Italia, cycling offers various events that can appeal to […]

Vuelta a España Stage Report: Pablo Castrillo won stage 12 of the Vuelta a España on Thursday. The 23-year-old Spaniard was the strongest of a leading group of ten on the final climb to Manzaneda. This was his first victory as a professional. For the small Spanish Kern Pharma team it was also an emotional […]

As we hit the halfway point of la Vuelta a España, we catch up with the Spanish Grand Tour, plus the Classic Lorient Agglomération – Trophée Ceratizit and stage 1 of the Renewi Tour – All with video, results, reports and rider thoughts. Wout van Aert is on the same KOM points as Adam Yates […]

Cycling enthusiasts are not just athletes; they are adventurers, constantly seeking new challenges and pushing the limits of human endurance. Among the most formidable trials they face are the world’s toughest cycling climbs. These daunting ascents test the mettle of even the most seasoned cyclists, blending grueling physical effort with the breathtaking beauty of nature’s […]

2024 Olympic Photo Gallery: Photographer and ‘man-about-town’ John Thomson was very busy in Paris during the Olympic Games, and so after his very popular ‘Montmartre Olympic Road Race Photo Gallery’, he has put together a part 2 – More great memories from Paris. *** You can see more of John Thomson’s photo galleries HERE. *** […]