The fizik Vento Antares R3 Adaptive 3D-printed saddle is versatile and designed with a low-profile, tapered nose-to-wing transition, and Adaptive 3D-printed padding to provide comfort in every riding position. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, recently had the chance to put the Vento Antares through its paces… What does he think? Alastair Hamilton PEZ sez: […]

So many races to get through in today’s EUROTRASH Monday: We have the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana Gran Premi Banc Sabadell, Etoile de Bessèges – Tour du Gard, UAE Tour Women, Muscat Classic, The Tour of Oman Men and the Volta Comunitat Valenciana Féminas Gran Premio Tuawa – All with video, results, reports and […]

Our world of cycling literature tends towards realism, with not much in the way of fiction. Years after its publication in 1978 Tim Krabbé’s “The Rider” still remains at the top of the list of novels about cycling, with honourable mention for “The Yellow Jersey” by Ralph Hurne, which appeared in 1973. The latter has […]

The ‘flicks’ of cycling: After his recent interview with Roberto Visentini and the ‘doings’ of the 1987 Giro d’Italia with Stephen Roche, Ed Hood has turned his eye to some other cases of ‘skulduggery’ in the peloton, or was it just professional etiquette? In January we lost our friend and colleague Ed Hood, two years […]

A new version of zondacrypto’s television campaign has launched, featuring Katarzyna Niewiadoma, a standout cyclist from the Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto team. As the leading cryptocurrency exchange in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), zondacrypto has not only secured a three-year contract as a co-title sponsor of the top German women’s cycling team but has also made a […]

Gear Break: Santini cold weather kit with help from Polartec®, rolling out adventure cycling digital routes on Ride with GPS, Assos unveils EQUIPE R and DYORA R collections, 3T updates Racemax Italia Range with UDH compatibility and introduces the EVO Special Edition, Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar powered by UAE Team Emirates XRG extends […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: 2025 Rwanda World championships at risk, MvdP is the greatest CX racer ever, WBD shocks British cycling fans, new sports gambling concerns and new UCI rules. # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader […]

The first stage races of the 2025 season in Europe kicked off on Wednesday with the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana Gran Premi Banc Sabadell and the Etoile de Bessèges – Tour du Gard. We have video, reports, results and the winners words in a packed EUROTRASH Thursday. TOP STORY: UCI changes rules on WorldTour […]

Le Col enters the gravel file with its ARC Collection. We tested out their lightweight rain jacket, merino wool longsleeve jersey, cargo bib shorts, and overshorts.   By now, it should be no secret my love of gravel, bikepacking, and all forms of “all-road” drop bar adventures. While it has been a boon for the […]

Crypto exchanges bet big on cycling teams and are changing the sport with sponsorships and innovation. Read how these partnerships work, why companies pick certain teams and how cryptocurrency is changing sports betting. No stranger to sponsorships, cryptocurrency exchanges are now major backers of professional cycling. Top teams are being invested by companies that are […]

Road cycling has seen incredible growth in popularity over the last 20 or 30 years. Famous events, such as the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia always caught the attention of sports fans but the success of the high-profile events at the Olympics over the last few decades has really grown the sport on a […]

Sports gels are super easy and convenient ride fuel. But are you actually getting what you paid for? What is – or more importantly – what ISN’T in your gel? In the spring of 2024, Reddit boards and endurance blogs were abuzz with controversy as Spring Energy gels came under fire. A runner and environmental […]

Cycling is considered by fans full of excitement and has delivered some of the most thrilling and jaw-dropping moments in sporting history – ever. From catastrophic crashes to dodgy doping scandals, this is a sport that has certainly had its fair share of controversy and unforgettable moments. Lance Armstrong – Possibly the Biggest Doping Scandal […]

PEZ readers will know that the Giro d’Italia is my favorite of the Grand Tours. The Tour de France is THE Grand Tour. The Vuelta aka the Spanish Hillclimb Championships is the most fun. But the Giro is the most beautiful. So I was thrilled when I learned about and was given the opportunity to […]

As most of the cyclocross World champions held their rainbow jerseys for another year, we have all the excitement from the World cyclocross championships in Liévin. Plus the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Alula Tour and the French season opener, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Marseille La Marseillaise, all with video, race reports, results […]

One does not really expect a book about one of the most storied names in Italian cycling, famous for quill stems and cork handlebar tape, to begin with a discussion featuring a British fashion designer but when that designer is bike-mad Paul Smith and he is chatting with Antonio Colombo of the famous tubing dynasty […]

Are you an avid cyclist looking to improve your riding experience? Perhaps you’re someone who enjoys occasional rides but wants to make your cycling adventures more efficient and fun? Don’t worry—there’s a variety of tech gadgets out there for everyone, as you will see in this article. But keep in mind that with so many […]

Cycling is a tactical sport full of ups and downs, keeping fans on the edge. For bettors, cycling provides another avenue to secure wins. As more UK punters are looking for flexible and diverse options to place their bets, the popularity of Gamblingpro’s non GamStop sports betting sites has risen due to better odds and […]

Shelley Verses was the first female soigneur to work on a top professional team in Europe. This was at a time when most team managers still thought a woman’s place was at home making the soup for her husband to return from work. This is the story of her break through and her return to […]

The fusion of gambling and esports is one of the major transformations in the entertainment and gaming industries. In recent years, players have been able to use the same login details to bet on classic casino games and competitive titles like Dota 2 and its counterparts. These virtual platforms blend the traditional form of gambling […]

LIEVIN, Fra. – January 31, 2025 – Team USA kicked off the 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Championships with the Team Relay. The six-person team, one rider from each category, did their fastest laps possible to battle against nine other countries for the rainbow stripes. Team USA consisted of: Scott Funston (Boulder, Colo.; Cervelo / OrangeLiving), Aidan Vollmuth (Mendham, N.J.; Finkraft Junior Cycling […]

Gear Break: Ekoï cold weather clothing, drop bar options added to Shimano CUES Ecosystem, Campagnolo Shamal wheels: New design, endless stories, J. Demsky merges art and innovation with Gobik, Smith returns to the archives with the relaunch of the Ultralite sunglass and Chris King updates their iconic espresso tampers.   Long Sleeves Jersey EKOÏ COLD […]

As the professional cycling season gets underway, fans and analysts alike begin to focus their attention on the peloton, scrutinizing riders, strategies and courses that will define the outcome. As much as projecting race winners is a science, it truly is an artfully complex sport. Let’s break down what makes a winner, how race routes […]

The triathlon bike is probably the most difficult part of a triathlete’s equipment to choose from. Choosing your bike is sometimes a headache, with prices ranging from a few hundred to several thousand euros. So, what should you choose between a lightweight road bike, an aerodynamic bike, or a time trial bike? Here’s a quick read […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: TDU wraps up, comments on the big budget teams, ‘cross championships looming, new TUE concerns; Netflix may change the way we watch sports and does “Unrivaled” have lessons for cycling? # Catch up on pro cycling – and its […]