PEZ-Man Mike Fee is on the ground in Kigali, and today witnessed how bike a simple race became cause for celebration of the nations of the world, rider and fans alike.   Notwithstanding the increase in support for women’s bike racing and women’s sport in general, I worried that the women’s road race might not […]

An incredible and historic day for Magdeleine Vallieres of Canada as she becomes the first Canadian to win the Elite Women’s road race and the World Champion’s striped jersey. Video hilights are at the bottom The women’s World Championship road race in Rwanda delivered a blockbuster of a surprise on Saturday, as 24-year-old Canadian Magdeleine […]

World Road Championships Retro: It’s hard to keep track of the events that Ed Hood has attended – easier to count those he has missed. His first Worlds for PEZ was in Salzburg back in 2006, no team time trial in those days, the event didn’t return until 2012, but Ed was there for all […]

Race Report: The Italians have another star in the making. Lorenzo Finn turned promise into panache on the steep slopes of Kigali, powering clear to claim the U23 World Championship with a solo ride worthy of the rainbow bands. On a course already familiar from the elite races — eleven laps of the Côte de […]

Race Report: Great Britain’s Harry Hudson, just 18 years old, delivered a breathtaking show of grit and tactical brilliance to claim the rainbow jersey in the men’s junior road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali. Hudson’s solo attack from 36 kilometres out stunned rivals and the roaring Rwandan crowd, making him the […]

The non-cycling fans I’ve traveled to Africa with didn’t understand: It’s called the World Championships, but it’s not the most important race on the calendar, not by a long shot. Strict aficionados roll their eyes at the all-comers nature: Why hold a race where half the field is off the back halfway through the day? […]

I’ve moved on from my Ugandan cycling journey to Kigali, Rwanda, for the last few days of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships. Please watch PEZ for my final Ugandan post, about our delivery of bicycles to a clinic in remote rural Uganda. And…please excuse the photo quality — I’m not a photojournalist, and I […]

We’ve got an exciting lineup of gear for you this week. Leading out is the ultralight Rira Ultra frameset from Chapter2 Bikes. New carbon chainrings from Miche are sure to translate watts into speed, along with a nifty new integrated cockpit and headset system from Ritchey. Lezyne has dropped a smart light combo that includes […]

The first-ever U23 Women’s Road World Championship is in the books – and what a debut it was. After 119.3 brutal kilometers on Kigali’s leg-breaking circuit, France’s Célia Gery wrote her name into the history books with a perfectly timed sprint, overtaking Slovakia’s Viktória Chladoňová to claim the rainbow jersey, and the first Gold Medal […]

This weekend’s Kigali World Championship road races will mark the first time world-class racing has taken place in Africa. You wouldn’t know that from looking at the punishing course, with its 267 kilometers and 6,000 meters of climbing. The Kigali road race, with its dozens of short, selective climbs, endless bends, and even a significant […]

Cycling across Uganda may not sound like a grand expedition compared to trans-continental treks, but for Mike’s small group it’s become an unforgettable ride filled with community, resilience, and friendship. Over four days on locally sourced Hero bikes — the same rugged machines many Ugandans use daily — they’ve discovered that the real heart of […]

Dutch national Michiel Mouris stormed to victory in the Junior Men’s Individual Time Trial at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, clocking a time of 29:07.61 and securing his gold medal on Tuesday, September 23. Race summary from UCIKigali2025.com With an average speed of 46.555 km/h, the 18-year-old’s remarkable performance earned him the top spot […]

Today’s technological advancements are taking us to new heights and providing us with chances that were unthinkable only a few decades ago. Perhaps the biggest contributor to human advancement is the widespread integration of modern technologies into many aspects of everyday life. Future technologies are already altering our lives, from cybersecurity to medical advancements, from […]

Zoe Bäckstedt of Great Britain claimed victory in the inaugural Women’s U23 Time Trial at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on Monday, September 22, 2025. Race report from UCIKigali2025.com The 20-year-old clocked a blistering time of 30:56.16 to win gold and the coveted Rainbow Jersey over a challenging 22.6 km course, securing […]

  Dutch cyclist Megan Arens emerged victorious in the Women’s Junior Individual Time Trial at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships held in Kigali, Rwanda.  The 18.3-kilometer race, which took place on Tuesday, September 23, saw the 18-year-old dominate the competition with an impressive time of 25:47.41, securing her the gold medal. “It was a […]

After becoming a dad, my cycling looked very different — fewer hours, more fatigue, and a new focus on balance. This summer, with some fitness slowly returning and my little one sleeping more reliably, I set out on my annual “epic ride.” A 220 km adventure with 1,700 meters of climbing reminded me that endurance […]

Jakob Söderqvist etched his name in history after winning Sweden’s first-ever under-23 men’s individual time trial title at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships held in Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday, September 22, 2025. Report from UCIKigali2025 The 22-year-old made a stunning display of speed and endurance, finishing over a minute ahead of his nearest rival, […]

Cycling fans were treated to a blockbuster weekend of race action, headlined by Remco Evenepoel’s historic victory at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships Time Trial in Kigali. The Belgian superstar smashed the 40km course to claim his third consecutive ITT world title, putting a stunning 2:47 into Tadej Pogačar and cementing his place among […]

The 2025 UCI Road Cycling World Championships officially kicked off in Kigali on Sunday with a historic start, as Switzerland’s Marlen Reusser claimed gold in the Women’s Elite Individual Time Trial, the opening race of the week-long competition. A true Masterclass by Marlen Reusser Racing over a 31.2-kilometre course, Reusser delivered a masterclass against the […]

Remco Evenepoel has written himself another golden chapter in cycling’s history books – and this one might just shine the brightest. On the streets of Kigali, over 40.6 kilometers of pure punishment, the Belgian bullet stormed to his third consecutive Worlds ITT medal – and this time with a ride that will be remembered as […]

The Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal 2025 once again delivered a spectacular showcase of WorldTour racing in the heart of Quebec. Just two days after Julian Alaphilippe’s win in Quebec City, cycling fans packed Mont-Royal Park to watch Tadej Pogačar and Brandon McNulty of UAE Team Emirates dominate on Montreal’s famously brutal circuit. Alongside the […]

PEZ-Man Mike Fee is on a safari – of sorts – in Africa – to deliver bicycles to people whose lives will be seriously improved with a reliable mode of transportation.  You can read more about why Mike is doing this here,  but for now he’s agreed to let us share his adventures of a […]

Hey folks, it’s September 19, and Fall equinox is right around the corner…for readers in the Northern Hemisphere. That means cold weather is not far behind. We’ve got a packed Gear Break aiming to get you ready for the coming seasonal change. First up, Chuck reviews a new neck and shoulder massager from Bob and […]

Pez Sez: Alright PEZ-fans – since Mike is in Rwanda getting ready for the Worlds and other adventures – I’m stepping in with a guest post spot here at ET.  After watching social media evolve over the past few years to become mostly a corporate propaganda outlet I thought it would be fun to take […]

Keeping a training log is one of the most powerful tools for improving cycling performance — not just for recording miles and watts, but for analyzing what truly leads to success. A recent study (Roete et al. 2025) examined the training diaries of professional women cyclists across multiple seasons to uncover patterns that separated highly […]