As Decathlon expands its global cycling presence, the retail giant is rebranding its premium road line under the Van Rysel name — a label already making waves in the WorldTour with the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale team. From the sleek RCR race bikes to a full range of helmets, shoes, and apparel, Van Rysel aims […]

Pas Normal Studios cool and wet weather kit: The winter is on the way in the northern hemisphere, but our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, is have a mixed bag of weather at the moment, with hot, cold and wet conditions. So, what better time to take a close look at Pas Normal Studios autumn […]

A shocking wave of gambling scandals has rocked the global sports world, exposing the growing risks of unchecked betting and corruption — and raising urgent questions about integrity across all major leagues.  This week’s AIRmail from The Outer Line examines how these revelations echo through cycling, where UCI President David Lappartient’s quiet power play may […]

TOOLBOX:  As the cycling season winds down, now is the perfect time to reflect on your progress and plan for the year ahead. Whether you’ve spent the past few months chasing personal bests, exploring new routes, or simply enjoying long days in the saddle, fall offers an ideal opportunity to reset your focus and redefine […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: LA’s Pedal-Powered Happy Hour Fundraising Celebration Bringing together cyclists from daily commuters to weekend warriors & everyone in between! Saturday, November 15, 2025; 12 p.m.–3 p.m. BikeLA (formerly Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition) hosts its 4th Annual LA BikeFest Fundraiser Happy Hour and Celebration of bike-minded people from daily commuters […]

Paul Magnier went back-to-back in China, the young French speedster from Soudal-QuickStep making light work of another hilly dash from Chongzuo to Jingxi. In a wet but warm morning on the southern border, the peloton rolled out under grey skies, and he and his team never looked rattled. It felt like they had just picked […]

Special photo gallery: The 2025 road season is over and so our photographer, John Thomson has been going through his vast files to dig out his choice of important pics from the year. This is his first selection, stay PEZ for more top 2025 photos soon. *** You can see more of John Thomson’s photo […]

Our cycling news roundup features early commentary on the 2026 Tour de France route, including suggestions from cycling greats past and present (plus PEZ’ eTrash Mike). Elsewhere, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will conquer Mont Ventoux for the first time, updates from Track Worlds — and how PEZ will put your cyclocross input […]

While books about training for cycling are hardly rare, we are seeing a new trend.  This is the recognition that older riders are making up a greater proportion of the cycling community.  For the first time in history, there is a cohort of amateur athletes in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond dedicated to getting […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Get ready for an unforgettable three-day cycling adventure through the heart of Southern California’s desert landscapes!   This supported cycle-tour contains road, gravel, and bike camping for 2 nights with a hotel on the final night. No need for panniers as Crazy Bikes will carry the heavy stuff.  Ride Details […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Life Time Unveils 2026 Grand Prix Series Refined Selection Process and Increased Prize Purse Highlight Fifth Season of Premier Off-Road Cycling Series; Application Window Opens October 27 Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand and athletic events owner and producer, has announced the format, prize structure and application details […]

Well, we’re charging along toward winter, and depending on where you are, fall is in full swing by now. Leading out today’s Gear Break we’ve got a durable, puncture-resistant Panaracer road tire and tube review from Chuck. Next up, a new helmet from MET raises the bar for protection while upping the ante in the […]

Cycling has always been more than just a way to get from one place to another—it’s a lifestyle, a fitness journey, and even a form of therapy for many. But if you’re new to it, one question often comes to mind: Is cycling beginner-friendly? The short answer: Absolutely yes! Cycling is one of the most […]

The pharmacy’s sign blinked, “42°,” the equivalent of 107 degrees Fahrenheit. My melted brain struggled to make sense of the numbers. Córdoba’s stone buildings seemed to sway in the hot breeze, and the cobblestone streets radiated heat like an oven. My husband, Tom, and I were continuing to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle. From Córdoba, […]

Editor Mike’s Note: We’re tallying your responses to our question about whether PEZ should cover cyclocross. If you haven’t sent your thoughts, please do so! Just submit to Content@PezCyclingNews.com — and please note…PEZ will always focus our attention and resources on the road, so if we indeed continue to cover ‘cross, we may not go terribly […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: A morning group ride along Pacific Coast Highway ended in tragedy when a suspected drunk driver struck three cyclists in Huntington Beach, killing one and seriously injuring two others. According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, the collision occurred shortly before 7 a.m. near Newland Street. The cyclists were riding […]

Although we all love cycling, it is important to address the elephant in the room: the current state of the economy just isn’t cutting it anymore. Team budgets, parts manufacturers, and even fan engagement are not where they’re supposed to be, and a change is in order. Blockchain might just be the exact oomph the […]

As the 2025 cycling season comes to a close, The Outer Line’s latest AIRmail newsletter unpacks a week of conflicting events but undeniably compelling storylines. From Uno-X’s breakout victory at the Veneto Classic and the final UCI promotion/relegation shake-up, to corporate lessons drawn from Nike’s massive restructuring, the sport continues to mirror broader business and […]

I figure I’m a typical fair weather virtual rider (or foul weather, really)… I ride the trainer when rain, snow or darkness — or smoke, here in Central Oregon — keeps me from heading outside. So when I do ride virtually, I’m looking for a turnkey, reliable experience. In the KICKR CORE 2 Zwift Cog […]

As the days grow shorter and temperatures cool, autumn is the ideal time to begin your cycling strength training plan for next season. The off-season offers a chance to reset, rebuild, and address weaknesses that limit performance on the bike. By focusing on proper recovery, movement quality, and consistent warmups, cyclists can build the strength […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Netflix x CicLAvia—Melrose Ave: Stranger Things 5 One Last Ride 4-Miles of Open Streets Connecting Fairfax and Vermont Sunday, November 23, 2025; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Experience “One Last Ride” Through Hawkins on Melrose Avenue On Sunday, November 23, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Netflix and CicLAvia are […]

As the seasons change and the days grow shorter up north, we know it’s time to head South to our winter playground: Tucson, Arizona. This year is especially meaningful — it’s our 20th season of hosting cycling trips in the Sonoran Desert. Two decades of pedaling through saguaros, sharing big desert skies with friends old […]

Next year marks Adventure Cycling’s Golden Jubilee — five decades of route building, guided tours, cycling advocacy, maps, magazines, and more that couldn’t have happened without our members. And we’re not slowing down. In the past year, we’ve developed three amazing new bike touring and bikepacking routes: Canada’s Vancouver Crossing Loop, our first fully international […]

In the spring of 2017, Matthew Crompton set off alone on a bicycle into the mountains of Tibet. Armed with GPS maps, a tent, a camera, and a keen eye, he would spend the next four months exploring and documenting some of the least-visited and most fraught areas of China and Central Asia. In this […]

VIDEO: I recently visited the Italian Bike Festival in Misano, Italy, set right on the legendary Misano MotoGP Circuit. There’s something special about standing on a world-class racetrack surrounded by the best in Italian cycling… ->Watch the video below – and see more at the PEZ Youtube channel. As part of the festival, I joined […]