This week’s edition of AIRmail from The Outer Line dives deep into the most compelling stories shaping professional cycling and the wider world of sport. From Tadej Pogačar’s historic fifth straight Il Lombardia victory and the debate over whether course design—not dominance—is cycling’s real problem, to Rwanda’s post-Worlds political maneuvers, the ongoing fallout from the […]

  I set a record this year – something akin to winning a certain kind of lottery – where the main prize is a trip to Italy – but not just one… in my case – I visited three times in 2025.  A banner year indeed for hours sat in overseas economy seats (60+ hours), […]

Studying elite athletes in real-world endurance events offers a rare glimpse into the limits of human performance. In cycling, few challenges test the body and mind like the Tour Divide — a 4,385-kilometer, self-supported bikepacking race from Banff, Canada to the U.S.–Mexico border. A new study from Brigham Young University followed one rider through this […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Little Sugar MTB Joins the Life Time Grand Prix for the First Time Life Time Little Sugar MTB made its debut in the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix Series, offering a new test of endurance and skill on Bentonville’s world-class singletrack. Riders faced challenging climbs, technical descents, and fast, flowy […]

The gravel trend continues to grow, and with it, the choice of bikes. There are a lot of great options out there, and a lot of them are similar. They have similar geometry. They have similar drivetrains. It makes sense — bike companies have figured out what works. So, in an industry where convergent evolution […]

At Adventure Cycling, our mission has always been to inspire, empower, and connect people. We’re proud to help cyclists dream up new adventures, plan meaningful journeys, and discover the joy and freedom that comes with traveling by bike. But while cycling is growing in popularity, the riding ecosystem is becoming more complex and, at times, […]

UDOG SEMPRE Road Shoe Review ‘New bike day’ is the best feeling, but ‘new shoe day’ comes pretty close. UDOG were famous for their lace-up cycling shoes, have brought out new dial tension system shoe… the SEMPRE and our man Alastair Hamilton has run these very reasonably prices shoes through their paces. No laces on […]

“The unexamined life is not worth living,” Socrates supposedly said. We all can look back to reflect on what we have done or thought about what we might have done instead.  Bill Humphreys is someone who has not followed what one might consider a normal progression in life.  In his charming book, “What If?”, he […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: In an impressive race, Lorena Wiebes was crowned gravel world champion. The Dutch rider showed her class in a finale full of tension. “When you enter a final like that, you want to win,” said Wiebes. “I attach great value to this world title.” Lorena Wiebes: “I’m super happy to […]

Race Report: Tadej Pogačar did what Tadej Pogačar does — he attacked, crushed, and conquered. The Slovenian superstar once again turned Il Lombardia into his personal playground, blasting clear on the Passo di Ganda, hunting down lone escapee Quinn Simmons, and riding the final 34 kilometers alone to take his fifth straight win at the […]

Welcome to another edition of PEZ Gear Break. This week, we feature the highly anticipated Specialized Aethos 2, a bike that five years after the original breaks the rules, again. We also have a look at Mavic’s stunning Cosmic Ultimate 45 Disc wheels, a versatile steel small-wheel bike from Pashley, and an aero water bottle […]

Gobik Autumn Collection Review: You know summer must be over when bike clothing companies start to promote their winter collections, but where PEZ-man Alastair Hamilton is on the east coast of Spain, he still has days in the upper 20 degree centigrade. Gobik have the autumn/fall – not cold, but not too hot weather covered […]

In this cycling news roundup, we step back and look at the dominance of the Big Three (Evenepoel, van der Poel and Pogačar) — and wonder when it might end. Plus we catch you up on some of the lesser, late-season races (including one won by…Tadej Pogačar), and look ahead to a uniquely strange race […]

The 2025 Giro di Lombardia promises to be the most demanding of cycling’s five Monuments, with a grueling 238 km course and 4,400 meters of climbing from Como to Bergamo. The race’s “easier” directional route still features relentless climbs like the Roncola, Berbenno, Passo della Crocetta, and the decisive Passo di Ganda before a final […]

Il Lombardia: Utter confusion was the look on my face when Alessandro handed me the old newspaper and said it was a gift. Upon closer inspection, I realized I was holding the 1952 Giro di Lombardia official program – in mint condition! Once I got over the shock that such a treasure still existed – […]

Few mechanical inventions inspire the same devotion as the bicycle derailleur — a small but ingenious device that has shaped cycling performance for more than a century. In The Dérailleur Project Expanded Edition, photographer Robert Jones celebrates this evolution through stunning studio images of 57 vintage and modern derailleurs from Campagnolo, Shimano, SRAM, and boutique […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Planning a big ride? Congratulations are definitely in order. Most cyclists stick to short, local routes. In fact, about 40% of all trips in the U.S. are under 2 miles. But some dream bigger, chasing epic challenges like the Race Across America (RAAM). This annual ultra-distance event covers roughly 3,000 […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: As a cyclist, whether your thing is the weekend country ride, a sweaty indoor trainer session, or just your local hill loop, you know that your work doesn’t stop when you step off the bike. Recovery is actually where the real work begins. The way you treat your body in […]

I’m not sure if I’ll ever line up for the Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) again. The idea of riding it again, let alone competing, makes me shudder, yet I can’t help but think about what I’d change if I were to ride again next year. Here I unpack my final reflections from August’s ride […]

The Civiglio Climb in Como is often the launch pad for race winning moves at the Giro di Lombardia, and after years of just watching, I finally rode it to see for myself how technical and steep this one is. The 2023 edition of the race however, starts in Como and bypasses this beautiful little […]

Bianchi is more than just a bicycle brand—it is a symbol of cycling’s heritage, steeped in over a century of racing triumphs, technological innovation, and the unmistakable allure of celeste paint. From Fausto Coppi’s legendary exploits to modern victories on road and cobbles, the Italian marque has long stood at the heart of the sport’s […]

In the Northern Hemisphere cycling events are, for the most part, reaching the end of the year and it will be a while before, as the poet Swinbourne wrote, “winter’s rains and ruins are over.” So while we need deal with “snows and sins” until then, it is also an auspicious time to do some […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Big Sugar Gravel 2025 to be Streamed Live for the First Time Life Time has revealed that Life Time Big Sugar Gravel 2025 presented by Kenetik will be broadcast live in its entirety for the very first time, with coverage presented by Orange Seal. Fans across the world can tune […]

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It’s a big deal – Zwift’s 11th Birthday Weekend is your chance to ride into the indoor season with the best offers of the year. From 3-6 October, you’ll find unbeatable prices on some of Zwift’s most popular products—available only for a limited time. PLUS – PEZ-Fans get 15% of Wahoo KICKR Core 2, plus […]