2025 Giro d’Italia Route: The 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia will start in Albania on Friday 9th of May. This year’s Italian Grand Tour starts relatively easily, with a very tough final week. That said, the first few days are going to show us who will be the possible winner. We take a look […]

The term omega-3 fatty acids may ring a bell. Let’s demystify omega-3s and show road cyclists how to use them for overall health—and, potentially, performance. Introduction Omega-3 fatty acids. You’ll spot them labeled on salmon, flaxseed oil, and plenty of “heart-healthy” snack bars. Meanwhile, their cousin, omega-6 fatty acids, is more frequently demonized, as it’s […]

2025 Holy Week Photo Gallery: Photographer, John Thomson, has so many photos in his archive that he has put together a ‘Special Photo Gallery’ part two from his recent trip to France and Belgium for the ‘Holly Week’. More of John’s unique view of the peloton and the wide world. *** You can see more […]

In a fully-packed EUROTRASH Monday, we have the first Grand Tour of 2025 – La Vuelta Femenina, kicked off on Sunday with a team time trial in Barcelona. Plus the final stages of the Tour de Romandie and the Eschborn-Frankfurt one-day Classic in Germany, all with video, race reports, results and the rider’s thoughts. TOP […]

In the third volume of his “Cycling Legends” series, author Chris Sidwells focused on the first man to win all three Grand Tours in his career and the first to win the Tour de France five times. “Monsieur Chrono” was the nickname given to Jacques Anquetil, who built his reputation through his brilliance as a […]

Ed’s Giro Photo Album: As the 2025 Giro d’Italia is about to start, we look back at Ed Hood’s Giro photo album and his personal ‘Alternative A to Z‘ of the Italian Grand Tour. We love the Giro and Ed knew the race better than most, take note of his (near) complete guide to everything […]

As the sun begins to shine brighter and summer entices us outdoors, it’s the perfect time to explore new and healthy ways to enjoy the season. One fantastic option to elevate your summer adventures is hopping onto an electric trike (or e-trike). Whether you’re zipping around the neighborhood, exploring scenic trails, or simply enjoying a […]

Gear Break: Santini ‘Ready to Ride’ bib shorts, short sleeve unisex jersey and Puro Q-Skin socks, Primal Roadtrip Ride Prisma Jersey, Kogel Kolossos ST oversized derailleur cage, Selle Italia “White Range”: Flite Boost, SLR Boost, SLR Boost 3D and Novus Boost Evo available in White, HERA: a bicycle is not made of tubes – It […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Tadej Pogačar continues to dominate, “The Athletic” weighs in on cycling, Uno-X’s clever jersey, the excitement of women’s racing, cycling TV is stuck in the past … # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the […]

A slightly slimmer than normal EUROTRASH Thursday due to the lack of internet and power in Spain on Monday and Tuesday. The spring Classics are over, but we have the videos, results, reports and rider views from the first two stages of the Tour de Romandie. TOP STORY: Remco Evenepoel angry after ‘disrespectful’ statements about […]

The Ligurian Coast from Genao to Lucca is one of my favorite regions of la bell’Italia. I’ve spent some quality time here and can attest the area is filled with excellent rides along the coast and into the mountains that define it. This ride from Levanto to Sestri Levante is a classic, and takes in […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – April 29, 2025 – USA Cycling is excited to welcome Paul Manning as the new Women’s Track Endurance Coach. A decorated Olympian and highly respected coach, Manning brings a wealth of experience and a winning mindset that will help elevate the women’s track program following the retirement of former coach Gary […]

The Giro is almost upon us, and this Grand Tour always seems to feature chaotic weather. How does being cold affect our cycling performance, and is there a difference between just having cold skin and muscle versus actual hypothermia? The 2024 Spring Classics were marked by pretty horrendous weather, with near freezing temperatures and heavy […]

2025 Holy Week Photo Gallery: Photographer, John Thomson, has put together another ‘Special Photo Gallery’ from his recent trip to France and Belgium for the ‘Holly Week’. The best shots from the top bike races and, of course, John’s choice of ‘other’ subjects from his collection. *** You can see more of John Thomson’s photo […]

A full Monday EUROTRASH with all the news from Liège-Bastogne-Liège, where Tadej Pogačar dominated the finale in the men’s race and Kimberly Le Court surprisingly won the women’s event. We also catch-up with the Tour of the Alps and the Vuelta Asturias Julio Alvarez Mendo. All the video action, results, reports and the rider quotes. […]

2025 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race Report: Kimberly Le Court has made history. She is the first Mauritian rider to take the victory in the women’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège, or any Monument. The 29-year-old AG Insurance-Soudal leader beat Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck) and Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ) in the sprint after a thrilling final. *** Full ‘PEZ Race Report’ very soon. *** […]

2025 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race Report: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates XRG) has added Liège-Bastogne-Liège to his palmarès for the third time. A duel was expected between the World champion and Remco Evenepoel, but the Slovenian rode away in the style we have become accustomed to, as Evenepoel was on an ‘off day’. The Slovenian attacked on La […]

Many of us take great pleasure in sharing our enthusiasm for the world of cycling (yes, perhaps sometimes oversharing) as there are so many aspects to that world. For someone just beginning their lifetime journey with the World’s Most Efficient Machine there can be so much that is just daunting and even off-putting. A charming […]

In the ever-evolving world of sports analytics, cycling stands on the brink of a data-driven revolution. By leveraging innovative data models, inspired by diverse industries, new opportunities for performance tracking and race predictions emerge. Such insights are crucial as they transform the traditional approaches to training and competition. As technology advances, it has become increasingly […]

When the peloton rolls down a mountain or into the final kilometer of a flat stage, it’s really simple to be fixated on the guy up the road. But behind each stage victory, each aggressive attack and each overall contender lies a finely meshed web of teamwork strategy. It’s not so much predicting cycling race […]

Lacking actual exercise of the body, bicycling is a showing of scientific principles in motion. Bicycle riding depends on basic physics laws, aerodynamics, biomechanics, and energy maximization, be it traveling at high speeds or gliding at a walking pace. If the scientific principles used are comprehended, the riders of bikes will be able to optimize […]

Star Rider Interview: Sean Kelly was the ‘King of the Classics’ for many years, but the man from Carrick-on-Suir also won the Vuelta a España and many shorter stage races. His record at Liège-Bastogne-Liège is only beaten by Argentin and Merckx. Ed Hood caught up with the Irishman for his thoughts on the ‘Old Lady’ […]

La Doyenne History: Liège-Bastogne-Liège is the oldest Monument on the calendar. The first edition was run in 1892, the first Paris-Roubaix was 4 years later and the Tour of Lombardy was 1905, Milano-Sanremo 1907 and the Tour of Flanders 1913. The organisers of Liège-Bastogne-Liège are proud of the nickname La Doyenne, ‘The Old Lady’. Initially, […]

Gear Break: Pearl Izumi PRO jersey, Factor bikes announces all-new MONZA – Performance refined for the modern day racer, Muc-Off: It blows! Precision air blaster, Nimbl is the official shoe of the 2025 Giro d’Italia, Santini & Unibet Tietema Rockets Team: The 2025 official kit is now on sale and ROKA and Chris Burkard series […]

Imagine clipping into your bike pedals, hitting the open road, and not only burning calories but also stacking up cryptocurrency rewards as you go. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi spin class, but in the fast-evolving world of Web3 fitness, this isn’t just a pipe dream—it’s a digital reality taking shape. With people […]