The 2025 season promises to be a compelling year for pro cycling enthusiasts. Whether it’s the emergence of new talent, established riders vying for dominance, or tactical innovation reshaping team strategies for the win, we’re in for a real treat across the major races. For cycling fans, keeping up with the season is about more […]

Santini Cold Weather Kit: The full winter I hope has passed in the northern hemisphere, but it’s nowhere near summer yet, so we still need clothing for cold and wet conditions. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, has been putting Santini’s Adapt Multi jacket and packable waterproof unisex jacket, both with the revolutionary Polartec® Power […]

The UAE Emirates XRG behemoth took victories in the UAE Tour with Tadej Pogačar and Pavel Sivakov in the Vuelta a Andalucia – Ruta Ciclista Del Sol. Jonas Vingegaard won the Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta. We have all the video action, reports, results and what the riders thought, plus the Classic Var. TOP STORY: […]

The 2025 pro cycling season for the men and women is well underway, with the opening salvos at the Tour Down Under and then some races in the hot sunny climes of the Middle East before the action has switched to the entertaining minor races that constitute the Europe Tour of the UCI at this […]

Our roadside reporter Ed Hood’s annual pilgrimage to the beautiful and romantic canal city of Venice somehow managed to turn into a flirtation with his favorite subject – cycling. Here’s Ed’s report on this truly magic city through his cycling addicted eyes back in 2013. In January we lost our friend and colleague Ed Hood, […]

Special Photo Gallery: Sanne Cant will ride her last cyclocross race on Sunday, the 23rd of February 2025, the Internationale Sluitingsprijs in Oostmalle. The 34-year-old from Antwerp has won just about every cross event on the calendar, and was the elite World cross champion in 2017, 2018, 2019, and the European champion in 2014, 2015 […]

Gear Break: Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Que long sleeve jersey, Dottore Hybrid bib tights and short sleeve Base Layer 2, Adidas Dunamis Pro sunglasses, the Colnago V4Rs and Colnago Y1Rs, featuring the UCI World champion livery of Tadej Pogačar, will be available to the public, announcing Ritchey’s new SuperLogic Streem handlebar, Ekoï unveils the Pure Aero […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Is Ineos sport empire collapsing? Time for independent race safety monitors, Netflix series ends, enhanced games on track and continuing squeeze on niche sports. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of […]

Speed, risk and excitement – these are the feelings that cycling and gambling have in common. Cycling makes your heart beat faster, triggering an adrenaline rush with every tight corner or dangerous sprint. Likewise, no Gamstop casino players experience the thrill of betting big and taking risks to win. Cycling is not just a physical […]

Tadej Pogačar is straight back into his winning ways, taking stage 3 and the overall lead in his team’s ‘home’ race, the UAE Tour. We also have the Clásica Jaén, Vuelta a Andalucia – Ruta Ciclista Del Sol and Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta in an action packed EUROTRASH Thursday with video, rider quotes, reports […]

Yamina has pushed the limits of human endurance while mastering the art of inner calm. She’s an author, TEDx speaker, accomplished musician, held a world free-diving record, coached the Swedish national soccer team, and rode a bike up the Madonna del Ghisallo climb. We can learn something from her positive attitude, and why she says […]

TOOLBOX: Power training is ultimately going to be beneficial for your cycling, whether it’s done on the bike or in the weight room. However, are there differences in your acute physiological response and your ability to recover from these workouts? A Powerful Argument We recently looked at an article comparing power training conducted either on […]

Tadej Pogačar Talks Before the Season Start: The World champion, Tadej Pogačar, started his season in his team’s ‘home’ race on Monday, the UAE Tour. Before he kicked off his 2025 season, the Slovenian took time to answer questions from his UAE Emirates XRG team. With thanks to Matthew Greene of CSM Sport & Entertainment. […]

ekoï Cold Weather Clothing Review: The winter still hasn’t left us, well not in the northern hemisphere. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, has braved his idea of cold weather to test out the long sleeved jersey COLD EXTREME and the heat generating bib tights from ekoï. Maybe they will get him off Zwift for […]

A race full EUROTRASH Monday with video, reports, results and what the rider’s think: All the news from Setmana Ciclista Volta Femenina de la Comunitat Valenciana, Tour de la Provence, Vuelta a la Región de Murcia – Costa Cálida, Figueira Champions Classic and the Clasica de Almeria. TOP STORY: Tadej Pogačar – Breaking records and […]

With winter howling outside (we had 48 cm of snow in the last two days, with 30 cm more to come shortly!), the mind easily turns towards sunnier days and cycling adventures. The explosive interest in bikepacking as a form of endurance racing as well as simply touring has developed into a whole range of […]

Tech Rant: What’s next for the humble handlebar? Who knows, but Ed Hood examined the most recent developments of the ‘cow horns’ at the front of the bike. Aero is the thing of the moment and the ‘bars need to cut through the air like a knife, time for a handlebar rant. In January we […]

The 2025 USA Cycling eSports National Championships, held on February 1-2, 2025, marked a significant milestone in virtual cycling competitions. Hosted on the MyWhoosh platform, the event showcased top-tier talent and intense racing dynamics. Notably, Wisconsin’s Hayden “Farmwatts” Pucker delivered a dominant performance with a 20 km solo breakaway, clinching the Stars and Stripes jersey. […]

Gear Break: Ekoï CLIMAX thermal skinsuit, SMITH Seeker sunglasses merging style and tech for outdoor pursuits, Bianchi unveils the new Aquila RC time trial model, new Lancer bib short by Gobik – Designed to win, Nimbl’s 2025 starts with evolution – The latest updates to its iconic products and new Kogel Speed Kolossos revs up […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Women’s sport at a turning point, more on CO rules, continuing safety concerns, impact of tariffs on bike industry, double whammy of race attendance requirements and budget caps. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within […]

We wind up the Tour of Oman with a win for Adam Yates and a double win for Egan Bernal in the Colombian national championships. All the video to go with the reports, results and rider quotes. TOP STORY: Tadej Pogačar rides the Trouée d’Arenberg, but not Roubaix… this year Rider news: Yevgeniy Fedorov is […]

The National Association of Professional Race Directors (NAPRD) is an organization of race promoters from across the United States who work together to foster a robust road racing community. This year members will produce 37 events with 91 days of racing taking place in 23 states. All of the races are sanctioned by USA Cycling and […]

Gravel can be the basis for a great adventure and holiday all in one. For those looking for an all-inclusive adventure, the TransRockies Gravel Royale is a terrific way to explore the remote British Columbian wilderness. What is the TGR? The TGR is a 3-day gravel stage race in eastern British Columbia, deep in the […]

Long-distance cycling is an incredible way to challenge yourself, explore new landscapes, and improve your endurance. However, pushing too hard without proper preparation can lead to fatigue, injuries, or even complete burnout. The key to success is balancing effort with recovery, staying fueled, and keeping your mind engaged throughout the journey. Whether you’re training for […]

Hiring a coach is definitely one approach to improving your training and performance. Many of us coach ourselves though. If you take this approach, here are some traps to avoid falling into. Get a coach, or coach yourself? I became a student of endurance training well before I became a racer. I was flipping through […]