John Thomson’s End of Year Photo Gallery #3: As the 2025 road season is about to kick off, so we have the final part of photographer, John Thomson’s ‘End of Year Photo Gallery’ from 2024. “Chrono, Couture, Cross and Cobbles” from France and Belgium. Plus his pick from the world of the cat walk. *** […]

All the reports, results and as much video as was available form the Belgian and Dutch national cyclocross championships and the Australian time trial and road national championships. TOP STORY: ProTeams want an extra team in the Grand Tours Rider news: Remco Evenepoel misses the Soudal Quick-Step team presentation Tim Merlier and Bert Van Lerberghe […]

Best of PEZ: 5 Favourite Videos: In a universe where it seems everybody on a bikepacking adventure can release a high-quality video, we have had some difficulty narrowing down our choices for the “Best of 2024” when it comes to the visual arts.   No. 1 is definitely “Flandrien,” a fan’s tribute to that Promised […]

Ex Rider Interview: The 80’s and the 90’s were one of the golden times of cycle racing with Hinault, Fignon, Indurain, Lemond and many more. Bruno Cornillet was no big hitter, but he worked for some of the biggest names and built up a fine palmarès in a difficult time to take wins. Ed Hood […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The recent wildfires in Southern California have caused widespread devastation, displacing individuals, families, and communities, and destroying homes and businesses. The Southern California cycling community has also been deeply impacted, with several of our cycling friends experiencing immense losses. We are incredibly grateful for the firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and […]

This story originally appeared as the Be Here Now feature of the 2024 Sept/Oct issue of Adventure Cyclist. Perched on a peninsula in the south- western edge of Casco Bay, the city of Portland, Maine, is infused with all things ocean. Even the city’s most famous district is called the Old Port, evoking its maritime […]

Rider Interview: Soudal-Quick-Step presented their team and plans for the 2025 season to the press on Thursday afternoon in Calpe, Spain. There was one very important rider missing: Remco Evenepoel. He had to miss the presentation because of a medical scan. The double Olympic champion hit a van door, while training in Belgium in early […]

Gear Break: fizik Vento Antares R3 Adaptive 3D-printed saddle, Ekoï Perf HEAT CONCEPT 5 heated gloves, CHAPTER2 Bikes: Lets get weird on KAHA TJ, CORE 2 unveiled: Smaller, smarter, and built to transform performance monitoring, Q36.5: How cold is it right now? And the most popular FESTKA bikes in 2024 on social media.   fizik […]

Photo by Laura Irwin If bike touring with panniers is like traveling with a big roller suitcase, bikepacking is like traveling with only a carry-on backpack. The goal is to have everything you need and also to need everything you have. Here are some tips for packing lighter: Bring less stuff! Ask yourself “What would […]

There have been a lot of reasons posited for why pro bike racers are getting faster including fancier bikes, aero clothing, altitude camps and heat training but an area that has really become one of deep focus is nutrition. In 2024 we saw the appearance of books and videos that encourage good eating habits both […]

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No racing, but a very full EUROTRASH Thursday with all the pre-season news: TOP STORY: Former Lance Armstrong domestique knew nothing about doping Rider news: Mathieu van der Poel has a wish for this year Tom Pidcock to have an alternative start to the season Wout van Aert starts his road season in Spain, Giro […]

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition that can affect even the fittest individuals, often presenting without obvious symptoms. As a dedicated cyclist in good health, I was surprised by my AFib diagnosis in July 2023. Since then, I’ve navigated the challenges of riding and living with AFib, ultimately undergoing a successful catheter ablation that […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: EF Pro Cycling Unveils New Look for 2025 Diamonds Forged Under Pressure EF Education-EasyPost, EF Education-Oatly, and EF Education-Aevolo have unveiled their new kit for the 2025 season. Designed in collaboration with Rapha, Cannondale, and POC, the new look celebrates EF Pro Cycling athletes as diamonds forged under pressure, embodying […]

The following is an excerpt from the full article ‘Waterways and Wheels’ by Lesley Cassidy on page 20 to 23 of the 2025 Cycling in Ontario / Le vélo en Ontario. Below find links to the cycling maps and details for the routes described in the full article. What is one of Ontario’s best assets? […]

Cycling involves more than just pedaling hard and racing against the clock. It requires strategic thinking, foresight, and mental agility. Whether you’re faced with steep hills or busy streets, strategic thinking can greatly improve your performance. Imagine the benefits of anticipating challenges before they even arise and finding the most efficient route to your goals, […]

For many people, the term “recovery nutrition” conjures images of athletes chugging protein shakes to soothe sore legs. However, true recovery extends far beyond any single nutrient or practice and is instead a holistic process. When executed properly, recovery helps realize the adaptations you’ve trained for and involves a few main elements, known as the […]

A year ago, Jordan shared the story of the crash that ended his professional bike racing career—a moment that felt like the conclusion of a life he’d spent a decade building. The road since then has been a mix of determination, heartbreak, and rediscovery. From pushing his body through grueling rehab to finding new ways […]

Lots of mud and cyclocross over the weekend as Wout van Aert dominated the racing. The future is here – TOP STORY: AI to help Tadej Pogaćar win the Tour: “Huge breakthrough in cycling.” All the video, reports, results and rider quotes from UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Dendermonde, Telenet Superprestige – Hexia Cyclocross in […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Having ridden the Vision’s Metron 45 SL Disc wheels for a few hundred miles now, it’s clear how much of an improvement they are over my old wheelset, the Vision SC 40’s. I was looking for an upgrade from an already reasonable wheelset, whilst also not breaking the bank. That’s […]

Best of PEZ: 5 Favourite Books: At the end of each year we have the opportunity to go back and look at the books we featured in the last 12 months. The number of publications we received in 2024 was a bit less than average but nonetheless there were plenty of real standouts. Whether history, […]

The Wild Men of the Bunch: The peloton has its characters, but cycling is such a hard sport that having a wild time is not a good idea. On the other hand there are a few riders who have managed to have a good time between racing. Ed Hood has his pick of the ‘Peloton […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Tour of the Gila Set for April 23-27, 2025 For the 38th year, Tour of the Gila invites competitive bicyclists to challenge themselves on scenic mountain roads throughout southwest New Mexico. The five-day stage race based out of Silver City is set for Wednesday, April 23, through Sunday, April 27, […]

Gear Break: Miche: A new WorldTour era, take that KOM with Wahoo ELEMNT ACE, start your 2025 Passoni project, prestigious award to Campagnolo app app MyCampy 3.0, from training to triumph: GripGrab announces partnerships with Team Visma | Lease A Bike and UNO-X Mobility for 2025 and Wilier launch of “battle against time”.   Miche: […]

PEZ readers may remember my Colnago V3 project bike with Ultegra R8000: “The shifting is light, crisp, and sure. Dura Ace is supposed to be better, but I’m not sure how much better it can be (at least as far as mechanical shifting goes … I’ve yet to try Di2). And if Ultegra is this […]