If there was ever any doubt about Jenn Jackson’s ability to win races, 2024 has erased it. Raised in Ontario and now living in BC, Jackson absolutely dominated the women’s elite field this year. She took the XCC Canadian Champion title in July, finishing just ahead of Olympian Ava Holmgren. On the same weekend, she […]

When Trek introduced the sixth generation Slash, it included a swath of possible adjustments to personalize the big high pivot bike or tailor it to your specific riding needs. There’s no longer a Mino Link but there is a flip-chip to change shock progression. There’s also the option to run matching 29″ wheels instead of the […]

I’ve tried my best to beat up summer and winter off-road shoe offerings from Northwave this year. How has my long term testing of the Magma X Plus and the Hammer Plus gone? Magma X Plus – A Plus for Winter Riding Having been a cycling commuter for nearly 40 years now, quite possibly the […]

At the dusk of an exciting and dynamic cycling season, we’ll have a chance to observe another picturesque Giro di Lombardia race. Also known as only Il Lombardia, this single-day race will be held on October 12, 2024. A year dominated by the Slovenians Pogačar and Roglič was also an Olympic year. The twist in […]

The era of heading into the woods with a shovel to build unofficial mountain bike trails is coming to a close. With too many riders, trail users and interest groups, it’s no longer feasible to blaze new paths without consideration for the environment or landowners. Fortunately, there are organizations ensuring trails are built the right […]

Photographer Nick Iwanyshyn was on assignment in Quebec City and Montreal recently to document the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal. With beautiful weater, both courses were lined with crowds. Canada’s big La Belle Province UCI WorldTour weekend began on Friday with the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, where Michael Matthews earned a […]

Hugo Houle was one of 13 Canadians racing at Les Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et Montréal. Canadian Cycling Magazine caught up with the 33-year-old from Sainte-Perpétue. He finished 51st in Montréal but played a crucial role as a teammate to Michael Woods, who came in 8th. In Québec, Houle finished 67th. Houle has had […]

According to a CBC report, low-income families in Montreal could soon receive support for buying bicycle helmets for their children. The Opposition at city hall—those not part of the current administration—is pushing for a new program to help these families afford helmets as cycling becomes increasingly popular. Based on existing program in Saint-Laurent Ensemble Montréal […]

UCI President David Lappartient is among the candidates considered for the role of International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, according to France24. The 51-year-old Frenchman has led the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) since September 2017 and was elected to the IOC for an eight-year term in February 2022. UCI proposes cash for whistleblowers’ motor doping intel […]

For the first time ever, the UCI Marathon Mountain Bike World Championships are coming to the United States. On Saturday, September 21, 2024, Snowshoe, West Virginia, will host the world’s best endurance mountain bikers as they compete for the coveted title. This marks not only a debut for the U.S. but also for all of […]

As the days grow shorter and cross gets into full swing, many cyclists are beginning to think about strength training, and their winter (booo!) training.  But. There is not only a little bit of time before winter arrives, but a vital step to helping you improve mobility, keep your tissues healthy and happy, and allow […]

The first-ever Enduro World Championships in Italy didn’t disappoint, serving up some wild conditions. Riders faced everything from wintry high-altitude snow to lush green trails lower down. After five intense stages in the Dolomites, the first rainbow jerseys in Enduro history have been handed out. Rocky Mountain Gravity Racing’s Remi Guavin came 50th in Val […]

The leave are changing colours, kids back to school, which means one thing: It’s cyclocross time! If you haven’t jumped into a ‘cross race before, or feel a bit rusty, it’s a good idea to practise a little. Cyclocross is a great activity to keep fit outside when the weather gets lousy. It’s also a […]

When the now-Whistler-based North Shore Billet announced its new range of 16 different replacement idler pulleys, it probably didn’t make huge waves. But, with there now being at least 16 bikes from increasingly mainstream bike brands, there will be a slowly rising tide of high pivot owners looking to – or needing to – replace […]

When Trek introduced the sixth-generation of it’s Slash, it made waves. High pivot bikes have always had a place in downhill and more and more boutique brands were releasing their own single-crown high pivot options. But Trek is generally more conservative in its decisions. The new Slash is anything but conservative. We were initially impressed […]

A very messy conflict is emerging between the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the Tour de France. The Olympics are scheduled from July 14 to 30. This overlap would mean that the Amaury Sporting Organization (ASO) is faced with a difficult decision: shifting the Tour to a very different time of the year. […]

Negroni Week on PEZ wouldn’t be complete without homage to a true maestro of mixology. I speak only of Marco – proprietor of the legendary Barolino in Levanto Italy.  I vowed after first discovering his bar at the 2008 Giro to return one day with Mrs. Pez – and order two of his finest Negronis. **PEZ-Fans – […]

Tadej Pogačar put on a brilliant display of his superhuman power when he blew the doors off the peloton on the Camilien-Houde, winning the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal. After his seventh place at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec, cycling fans were eager to see him just wreck the other pros in Montreal. And […]

Pas Normal Studios SS24 Essential Line: Our PEZ-man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, has been trying out some new selections of bike clothing this summer and one of his favourites was the Essential Line by Pas Normal Studios. We have to encourage him to get on his bike and the best way is some new kit… […]

On Sunday, Sept. 29, the pro men will race the 2024 UCI road worlds in Zurich. It’s a tough, hilly course and 273.9 km long. The men begin in Winterthur, Switzerland, and then ride through Buch am Irchel. They will climb the Kyburg before heading to the finishing circuits. The pro men will race seven […]

It’s fair to say that XC riders aren’t known for their jumping skills. If you want to see carnage, situate yourself near a jump on an XC course (even at the world cup level) and you’re guaranteed to see some bails. XC geometry doesn’t help, but once they’re in the air XC riders often look […]

The EUROTRASH bag is bursting with cycling news: Men’s and women’s European Road Championships, Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal and Québec, Gran Premio Città di Peccioli – Coppa Sabatini, Memorial Marco Pantani and the men’s and women’s Grand Prix International d’Isbergues – Pas de Calais – All the news, views, results, reports and videos. INEOS […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Keegan Swenson and Sofia Gomez Villafane strengthened their grips at the top of the Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda leaderboards by both claiming their first-ever victories at the Life Time Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival presented by Trek. Villafane was the first rider over the finish line in the […]

Riders don’t usually give too much away before a race, but Michael Leonard did offer some clues after his team was presented to the crowd before the start of Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. “We rode a few laps yesterday,” he said. “The climbs definitely hurt. Also, if you look at the previous years, the […]

Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal Race Report: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) won in Montréal on Sunday. In the Canadian WorldTour race, the Slovenian was unbeatable and took the victory after a solo of 24 kilometres. Pello Bilbao (Bahrain Victorious) and Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal Quick-Step) finished second and third. *** Full ‘PEZ Race Report’ very […]