Strade Bianche Race Report: When Tadej Pogačar and Tom Pidcock rode away from the rest of the race, it looked like the race was over… then the World champion crashed on a bend. A battered and bruised Pogačar fought his way back Pidcock and then left him in his dust to solo to his third […]

The Strade Bianche according to Ed Hood: The pro peloton moves south to Tuscany from the cobbles of Belgium to the rough white roads and dust of the Strade Bianche. Ed Hood looked at the history and how to ride the white road to the Piazzo del Campo back in 2022. In January we lost […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Weekend surprises,betting isn’t going to save sports media, no “Plan B” For Rwanda Worlds seems dangerous, broader journalism trends and impact on cycling, dearth of American road racing … # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context […]

Gear Break: Everfun hydration backpack, Continental introduces Grand Prix TR: A tire for every ride, the ENVE Melee gets a new look, AERON/TPU launches premium SuperLight Race models with aluminum valves, dreaming of Tadej: Here’s the DMT “Superhero Version” of the KR4 PJ for kids and Tout Terrain introduces the touring pedal II: A new […]

2025 Strade Bianche Race Preview: The Italian ‘Classic’ Strade Bianche, brings back memories of cycle racing from the past when the roads were rough and unsurfaced, when gravel was the norm. The race from and to Siena has over 80 kilometres of sterrati with climbs and dust before the finish in the Piazza del Campo. […]

Another jam-packed EUROTRASH Thursday with all the latest race news from the Ename Samyn Classic, where Mathieu van der Poel took his first win of the season, Le Samyn Classic des Dames and the Trofeo Laigueglia with all the video, reports, results and what the rider think. TOP STORY: Mathieu van der Poel preparing for […]

ALBANY, Calif., March 4, 2025. – The founders of Peloton magazine have formed a new media company Fausto Partners, LLC and are launching a print-focused media brand and agency today. The first print issue of Fausto magazine will arrive this June followed by a newspaper project around the Tour de France. There will be six […]

Cycling is more than just jumping on your bike and pedaling off into the horizon it’s planning, strategy, and having the right gear to allow you to produce your best possible performance. Whether you’re a pro or a weekend warrior, making adjustments to your strategy can make a huge difference on your rides. Choosing the […]

Winters can be long and cold and hard in Canada so it was with considerable pleasure that we looked forward to a momentary escape, heading down the highway to Montreal for the largest bicycle show in Canada. Of course, the trip was not made easy as the region had had two major snowfalls only a […]

Fiber is normally a great part of a healthy diet. But should you reduce fiber intake before an event to prevent stomach issues, minimize bloating, and even increasing your watts/kg? You don’t want to have to do a ‘Dumoulin’ In the days leading up to an event or competition, athletes make various adjustments—tweaking training, refining […]

It’s early March, but there is still cold weather around, so we explore the third generation of Q36.5’s most intensely versatile light winter gear that pioneered the use of breathable high-density woven fabrics to create garments with a previous unimaginable range of uses. PEZ tests the Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Que long sleeve jersey, Dottore Hybrid […]

The season proper has started with the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, O Gran Camiño – The Historical Route, Faun-Ardèche Classic and Faun Drôme Classic. We have all the reports, results, rider quotes and video. TOP STORY: Will World champion, Tadej Pogačar, ride Paris-Roubaix this year? More rumours Rider news: Declassification and yellow card for Kaden […]

Kuurne Race Report: As expected, the 2025 Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne came down to a bunch sprint. Fairly unsurprisingly, it was Jasper Philipsen who was perfectly piloted to the finish-line by his Alpecin-Deceuninck teammates to take the win. He soundly beat young Olav Kooij of Visma | Lease a Bike and Hugo Hofstetter (IPT). *** The full ‘PEZ […]

Cycling has always been more than just a sport or a mode of transportation—it’s a gateway to freedom, adventure, and pure joy, especially for children. Yet, in today’s world, the simple act of riding a bike is often overshadowed by concerns over safety, regulations, and the ever-growing dominance of cars. Fortunately, Mark Wealand, a literacy […]

Race Report: The first ‘real’ race of the season, the Omloop Het Nieuwblad, surprisingly finished with a bunch sprint and in a close fought lunge for the line, it was Uno-X Mobility’s Søren Wærenskjold who got the better of Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck). *** The full ‘PEZ Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Race […]

Roadside PEZ: The opening weekend of the Spring Classics won’t be the same without the presence of Ed Hood, but we can look back at his 2017 visit to the Opening Classic of the season. Ed rounded up his posse to take to the kasseien, to witness the carnage and the beer. Het Nieuwsblad’17 Roadside. […]

ARLINGTON, VA, February 28, 2025 — Saturdays Capitol Cup race course has been unveiled. As part of the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic, which takes place on May 31-June 1, 2025, the Capitol Cup races will replace Saturday’s Crystal Cup that has been a part of the event the past 15 years. “I am quite excited […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Predictable early season, crowded with events, WADA blinks in USADA case, scarcity value drives sports rights, more upheaval in broadcasting, cycling salaries. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of sports – […]

Gear Break: Fizik Vento Powerstrap Aeroweave shoes, Ridley Omnium Fast: The custom track bike for group events, Rapha teams up with WorldTour riders to re-engineer its Pro Team bib shorts, the record-breaking Zwift Games returns for 2025, Lezyne: The ultimate upgrade for your tubeless setup and Shimano introduces next generation S-PHYRE super light eyewear, along […]

Race History: Ed Hood loved the ‘race chase’, Italy, France, Spain, it didn’t matter, but he loved his trips to Belgium – Flanders to be precise. The ‘Opening Weekend’ of the Omloop Het Volk (Het Nieuwsblad’s earlier name) and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne was the start of his spring race calendar and always made the most of every […]

2025 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Race Preview: The it seems a long time since the season started in Australia, but in reality for many, the cycling year starts this Saturday with the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. The first Classic battle on Flemish roads of 2025 will see Wout van Aert try to win for the second time, […]

As we get ready for the first Flemish races in the ‘Opening Weekend’, we have the first stage of the O Gran Camiño – The Historical Route with video, race report, result and rider’s thoughts. TOP STORY: European Parliament calls for cancellation of World championships in Rwanda Rider news: Wout van Aert feeling fitter before […]

Cycling is more than just a sport—it’s a test of endurance, strategy, and mental resilience. Just as players in cazinozer refine their techniques and strategies to maximize their success, road cyclists must develop meticulous training plans to achieve peak performance. Whether you are an amateur cyclist aiming to improve your fitness or a competitive rider […]

Ekoï is a French manufacturer that probably isn’t as well known in the North American market, but they supply shoes to a number of different pro teams, such as Lotto-Dstny, Israel-PremierTech, Cofidis, and Arkéa-B&B Hotels. They also supply shoes to individual riders who are on teams that don’t have an official shoe sponsor. The C12 […]

Who is driving sport science? Should elite pros be adopting the latest scientific findings? And should we as everyday athletes be trying to emulate what the pros are doing? Every month, it seems another major innovation in training science or nutrition is upon us. We’ve seen big bold claims about nitrate supplementation, polarized training, fasted/low […]