As the road season gets into full swing, EUROTRASH has all the news from the AlUla Tour and Surf Coast Classic with video, results, reports and rider quotes. *** A slightly different looking EUROTRASH Thursday due to technical reasons. *** TOP STORY: Wout van Aert now on shorter cranks Rider news: Dispute between Wout van […]

Bicycling emerged in the 1800s, with the first-ever official cycling race occurring in France in 1868. Safety bicycles were manufactured in 1885 in England, and later on, cycling was introduced at the Olympics in 1896. Over time the popularity of cycling has grown exponentially. It’s become one of many ways to travel, socialise, have fun, […]

ARLINGTON, VA, January 29, 2025 — Arlington Sports is thrilled to announce that Amazon has secured the naming rights to one of the nation’s premier cycling events. The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic is set to take place on May 31-June 1, 2025. This esteemed and long-standing cycling event will also expand its footprint to […]

Mechanism is Pas Normal Studios race-fit collection merging performance and contemporary design. With carefully selected technical fabrics and their signature silhouette matching an aggressive position on the bike. Our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton, has just tried out the Pas Normal Studios Mechanism collection for the cooler days out on the bike. The Mechanism cold […]

With the cycling season starting in Australia, betting can be an exciting way to engage deeper with the sport, especially for those looking forward to major competitions like the Tour de France or the Giro d’Italia. If you’re a newbie to both the sport and its betting scene, understanding the basics is crucial to making […]

Animals have become an important part of sports experiences and the fans and athletes. Loyal and indispensable, their symbols of strength, agility, and cultural identity are exhibited in everything from live animal mascots which bring traditions to life to entire sports built around animal participants.  This article explores how animals work in sports, their cultural […]

The correct supplementation becomes essential for riders to improve their endurance capabilities while speeding up their recovery process and delivering superior athletic outcomes. An brief guide follows which provides safe and effective supplement choices for cyclists at all experience levels. Cyclists looking to enhance their performance can explore options similar to PCOS supplements, which focus […]

Michael Joyner is one of the most respected exercise physiologists over the past 50+ years. What are some of the major themes that he’s seen in training elite endurance athletes over his amazing career? is one of the most respected exercise physiologists over the past 50+ years. What are some of the major themes that […]

  Photo by Rikki Chan on Unsplash Are you planning a trip to Florence and want to explore more than just its famous art and architecture? Florence is not just a cultural hub—it’s also a paradise for cyclists. With a mix of historical routes, scenic climbs, and quiet countryside roads, cycling in Florence offers an […]

New shoes! Not much can beat that. The Northwave Revolution shoes are the second pair from Northwave that I have tested. In April I reviewed the Northwave Veloce Extreme in a PEZ ‘Gear Break’, they are a top-end pair of cycling shoes, with a $€400 price tag. The Northwave Revolution are cheaper, around the €/$225 […]

Wout van Aert has changed his mind about the cyclocross World championships and will line up with the current rainbow jersey, Mathieu van der Poel on Sunday in France. We also have all the race reports, results and vidoes from the Santos Tour Down Under, UCI World Cup cyclocross races in Hoogerheide and Maasmechelen, Clàssica […]

PEZ reviews the Wahoo X SYSTM On Location series of virtual training rides, designed to make indoor cycling more realistic & entertaining. Why Go On Location From a boring obligation when the weather was bad to a high-resolution interactive fun experience, indoor cycling has grown with technology to an amazing extent. We can ride the […]

An Interview with Ed Hood: When you see the name Edmond Hood at the top of an article, you know you are going to get interesting, in-depth, and incisive writing. Ed had more experience at every level of the sport than just about anyone and everyone. Alastair Hamilton interviewed the ‘King of the Blackberry’ back […]

On Monday January 20, we lost our dear friend Ed Hood, a man who for over 15 years helped build and define this site’s unique place in the world of cycling media.  Ed suffered a severe stroke in Feb. 2022, which sadly brought an end to his pursuit documenting his great passion for cycle sport.  […]

Gear Break: Pas Normal Studios Mechanism cool weather kit, Chapter 2 Bikes RIRA and MANA5, JOIN Cycling app launches JOIN Running: A Strategic Cross-Training Feature for Cyclists, special offer for a more sustainable future from SCICON, Pashley launches the all-new Pashley Roadfinder – The new timeless all-rounder and dress like a wolf with JBC clothing. […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: NCL dies, Maryland to add women’s event, TDU kicks off season, where is Caleb Ewan? INEOS developments, status of gravel and African racing… # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of sports […]

Today is a very sad EUROTRASH as we say good-bye to a very special friend – Ed Hood, who passed away on Sunday evening. As the road season gets going we have the first three stages of the Santos Tour Down Under with videos, reports and results. TOP STORY: Good-Bye Ed Hood Rider news: Sven […]

Ed Hood’s life was a celebration of cycling, camaraderie, and adventure. A mentor, teammate, and friend, Ed’s passion for the sport was matched only by his generosity and love for life. From supporting budding cyclists with cutting-edge gear and heartfelt advice to chasing race routes across Europe with unyielding determination, Ed’s influence was profound and […]

If you want to go ‘Full Zwift’ with your multi-gear home trainer, it has never been easier. With the Zwift Cog and Click, you can quickly swap your cassette and freewheel body for a single speed sprocket and with the Zwift click, you have virtual shifting. The video makes it look easy – And it […]

Indoor cycling has become a go-to training option for cyclists, especially during the colder months, but staying hydrated often takes a backseat to other performance strategies. In this Pez Toolbox article, we examine why hydration is vital for peak performance in indoor cycling, explore the unique challenges posed by controlled indoor environments, and share actionable […]

PEZ-man Alastair was recently at the Visma | Lease a Bike Training Camp in Alicante, Spain where he sat in on an interview with team leader Jonas Vingegaard, to hear what the World’s 2nd best rider had to say looking ahead to the 2025 Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and World Championships. The sound quality […]

Wout van Aert lost out on Sunday to the young European and Belgian champion, Thibau Nys in the UCI World Cup Cyclocross in Benidorm, plus the woman’s Santos Tour Down Under and the Villawood Men’s Classic in Australia – All with video, results, reports and ride quotes. TOP STORY: Will the 2029 Tour start in […]

Cycling’s manifold attractions include the drama of athletic competition, personal health and environmental benefits, breakthrough technologies, travel and tourism promotion, and, surprisingly often, a political dimension. Most of us are familiar with the bicycle’s enthusiastic acceptance by early feminists and in the United Kingdom the Clarion Cycling Club was named for a socialist newspaper and […]

Ex-Rider Interview: One of the worst Tour crashes that the rider remounted and finished the stage has to be when Juan Antonio Flecha and Johnny Hoogerland crashed through a barbed wire fence. Ed Hood caught up with Johnny to talk about old times… good and bad. “I’m never happier than when I’m writing.” ~ Ed […]

Gear Break: Swiftwick Socks, Zwift Cog and Click Wahoo upgrade, Northwave Revolution shoes, Bianchi partners with Santini Cycling for the production and distribution of Bianchi Milano apparel, LOOK 795 Blade RS Campagnolo Super Record – If only one bike were to remain, it would be this one and Ass Savers team up with Japanese travel […]