Once upon a time pretty much everything was painstakingly made by hand until the Industrial Revolution and the rise of mass production. Economies of scale meant that manufacturing vast quantities of identical goods was good for the pockets of both the producer and the consumer. But there still remain a few outposts where individualization and […]

LA VUELTA 2025 STAGE 14 AVILÉS > LA FARRAPPONA Today’s report from La Vuelta – The day after Joao Almeida conquered L’Angliru, it was Marc Soler’s turn to shine for UAE Team Emirates-XRG on La Farrapona. The Spanish attacker delivered a masterclass performance to claim a summit he had previously settled for second on behind David […]

Kingbull has unveiled a new fat ebike, the Rover 2.0. This bike brings together power, range, and comfort in one sleek, sturdy package. It has a rugged frame, a robust Bafang motor, a reliable Samsung battery, and a full suspension system that enables it to conquer every terrain. The Rover 2.0 is suitable for riders […]

l’Angliru Look Back: Ed Hood made his first pilgrimage to the mythical climb of the Alto de l’Angliru back in 2008. As the 2025 edition of the Vuelta a España climbed l’Angliru on stage 13, we take a look back at Ed’s expedition to the heights of Northern Spain. In January we lost our friend […]

Cryptocurrency is steadily carving out a place within sports and gaming, influencing payment options and betting habits in new ways. Cryptocurrency’s integration into sports and gambling is gaining momentum, with more events and platforms accepting digital currencies like Bitcoin. In 2024, global crypto payments topped an estimated $1.3 trillion, a figure that underscores how digital […]

LA VUELTA 2025 STAGE 13  CABEZÓN DE LA SAL > L’ANGLIRU Today’s report from La Vuelta – Jonas Vingegaard (Visma–Lease a Bike) had to settle for second on Friday, despite setting his sights on conquering L’Angliru with La Roja on his shoulders – an achievement that would have made him the first leader of La Vuelta to […]

In this week’s Gear Break we have some new and exciting bikes ranging from race-ready road to all-road and beyond. First up, Mosaic Cycles RT-Zero “halo” bike showing off the future Mosaic envisions for itself. Pinarello, this week, have released the latest F-Series range. Then, we have the Pashley Cycles Wildfinder, a new steel all-terrain […]

Conditions were quite peaceful before the stage. All the drama on today’s Vuelta stage happily took place on the road rather than off: Pro-Palestinian protests were visible but peaceful and unobtrusive, and while Juan Ayuso was central to today’s developments, his riding was the focus rather than his employment. Ayuso was all smiles after the […]

Your roundup of cycling news — and cycling-proximate news, including the rising tension between Juan Ayuso and UAE-Team Emirates. Plus racing in Britain and at the Simac Ladies’ Tour, several signings — and MVDP the brand. TOP STORY:  Ayuso’s Sudden Ouster Devolves into Polemics…But Is Anyone Surprised? (eTrash Mike Commentary) Race News: Cool Kooij Doubles […]

Finally this Vuelta grants us a stage without a set-piece finale: No hockey stick, this parcours; instead, its rollicking profile, looking like a row from Joy Division’s iconic Unknown Pleasures album cover design, served up attacking action, and promised late-stage drama. Parts of Stage 11 were relatively peaceful… Instead, though, we were left with unfulfilled suspense — […]

A day after what has arguable the biggest news coming out of Spain in the last 2 weeks — nothing to do with the Vuelta, but the announcement that super-talent Juan Ayuso woud be leaving UAE Team Emirates — a mountainous 175.3 km tussle from Parque de la Naturaleza Sendaviva to the summit of El […]

Bike breakdowns and gear choices often grab attention in bikepacking and ultra-distance races — but nutrition is what truly carries riders to the finish. As a sports dietitian and first-time participant in the Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA), a 350+ mile self-supported race with nearly 40,000 feet of climbing, I set out to test my […]

The 2025 Vuelta a España is living up to its reputation as cycling’s “Grand Tour of Chaos.” Thirty years after moving to its late-summer slot, the race continues to deliver unpredictable battles, bold raids, and breakout performances. This year’s edition has already brought major headlines for Canadian cycling—with Michael Woods announcing his retirement and Derek […]

Your Monday cycling news roundup, heavy on the Vuelta, including a deep look into the superteams battle shaping the GC contest. Plus we check in on the Americans riding in Spain, preview the upcoming Tour of Britain, share a special raffle from the Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust — and honor cancer survivor and Red Jersey […]

Jonas Vingegaard once again proved his dominance at La Vuelta 2025, on stage 9 from Alfaro > Estación de esquí de Valdezcaray, powering to a solo victory atop Valdezcaray on Stage 9. The Danish champion attacked with over 10 kilometers to go, leaving rivals Tom Pidcock and João Almeida chasing in vain. While Giulio Ciccone […]

PEZ Top Rides: Lake Placid, located in the New York State’s Adirondack Mountains region, is one of only three places that have hosted the Winter Olympics twice, the others being Innsbruck and St. Moritz. Lake Placid held its events in 1932 and 1980 and remains a destination for winter sports enthusiasts, as well as for […]

Race Report: Jasper Philipsen won a text book transition stage (read: break goes, gets caught, bunch sprint) of the 2025 Vuelta a Espana from Monzón Templario to Zaragoza (163.5km) – by a wheel ahead of Elia Viviani (Lotto) and Ethan Vernon (Israel Premier Tech). The first winner of La Vuelta 25 is also the first to raise […]

It was the second rest day of the 2009 Vuelta a España when Ed Hood caught up with Garmin’s Ryder Hesjedal; the day after his team mate Tyler Farrar’s long-time-coming first Grand Tour stage win – and two days after Ryder’s own excellent second place to Simon Gerrans (Australia & Cervelo) on stage ten to […]

Juan Ayuso rode to the third straight win for his UAE Team Emirates with a ball-busting two fingers up to all who wrote him off after yesterday’s meltdown. The 22year-old “co-leader” of UAE was the first to attack with some 175km to go, then went on to ride the final kms solo and a great […]

In this week’s Gear Break, August 29, 2025, we’ve got some exciting news from Shimano for their 2-bolt SPD line: a new gravel focused race shoe and a new multi-entry 2-bolt cleat, as well as a mini-review of the new top-end XTR PD-M9200 pedal. We are featuring the Scott Split MIPS TT helmet, as worn […]

In 2025, for the first time ever, the African continent will host the UCI Road World Championships. The stage will be provided by the capital of Rwanda, Kigali, where the world’s best cyclists will face off between the 21st and 28th of September. The country is not new to cyclism. Each year, this beautiful country […]

La Vuelta 2025 Stage 6 in Andorra delivered fireworks as Jay Vine soloed to victory and claimed the KOM jersey, while Norway’s Torstein Træen took La Roja. GC contenders Vingegaard, Ciccone, and Almeida tightened the standings to within seconds in a thrilling mountain showdown. Today’s Race report courtesy of La Vuelta, photos by Cor Vos […]

In this roundup of cycling news from the Vuelta and beyond, we take you through stages 3–5, from David Gaudu and Ben Turner stunning the peloton to Jonas Vingegaard reclaiming control in Stage 5’s team time trial — plus below-the-headlines Vuelta news, rider and team updates — and a look at the rider who may […]

The first stage of La Vuelta 25 held on Spanish soil shook up the overall standings once again, as Jonas Vingegaard regained La Roja thanks to Visma-Lease a Bike’s collective performance in Figueres. However, the Dutch outfit had to settle for second place on the day, finishing 8 seconds behind Juan Ayuso and Joao Almeida’s […]

I recently published some of my personal tips on how to plan your best bike holiday in Italy, sharing my experience gained from years of extensive travel – biking and otherwise – around Italy.  It’s long been my favorite country to ride, based largely on the vast array of terrain, regions, and just plain epic […]