In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: The Venu-Fubo saga – chaos in sports streaming, sports journalism trends for 2025, gambling in cycling, American WT rider analysis and 2025 Giro route announced… # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world […]

Jonas Vingegaard is talking up the Tour de France battle between him and Tadej Pogačar and he will ride two Grand Tours this year. Plus all the other cycling news from around the World as the 2025 season is about to kick off in Australia. TOP STORY: Jonas Vingegaard to ride two Grand Tours in […]

Some more bike video for nerds – this time we’ve got Team Visma | Lease A Bike’s Cervelo S5 of Wout van Aert. Note the Garmin headlight and tail light mounted for training, the Prologo saddle, and the SRAM Red Etap AXS 54/41 chainrings on the gruppo. Wheels are by Reserve – their 42|49 Turbulent […]

The new Vogel XC follows the popular Vogel SL with some great new features—all while staying budget-friendly at just $39.95. Designed for smaller face profiles, the Vogel XC weighs only 24 grams and now includes bottom lens vents to enhance airflow and prevent fogging during intense rides. Lightweight, comfortable, and protective, these sunglasses are perfect […]

Cycling is one of those sports that you can enjoy from all angles. Today, you can spend entire hours riding a bike, while tomorrow you can become a spectator and go and watch pro athletes compete against each other. You can even add to the overall amusement of the sport through betting – just visit […]

PEZ-Man Alastair joined the media fray recently at the Q36.5 team camp and presentation in Spain, first to hear what their latest big name signing Tom Pidcock had to say, but possibly more interestingly catch a look at his new ride for 2025 – the Scott Addict RC team bike.  Here’s video, photos, and the […]

Toolbox: The occasional or seasonal use of virtual cycling training apps like Zwift have increased in popularity in the last couple of years and as such, nutrition and hydration may need to be adapted accordingly. What’s best to eat and drink through the day for indoor training? Van der Poel on Tour de Zwift In […]

The Giro d’Italia will start abroad for the 15th time in its history—this time in Albania, where the first three stages will take place—and finish in Rome, which will host the Grande Arrivo for the 7th time. The race spans 3,413km with 52,500m of total elevation gain. Riders will face 2 individual time trials covering […]

The women’s Corsa Rosa will kick off in Bergamo with an individual time trial on July 6, and finish on July 13 in Imola at the Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari. In between, some major challenges await the athletes, including two summit finishes, with a total elevation gain of 14,000 m. The Passo del Tonale […]

Electric bikes have completely changed the way we travel and explore, but it can be difficult to find one that flawlessly strikes a balance between power, style, and adaptability. Enter the ENGWE M20 2.0, an e-bike that is worked for experience. With its striking fat tires, great engine, and smooth moped-inspired design, this bike is […]

John Thomson’s End of Year Photo Gallery #3: As the 2025 road season is about to kick off, so we have the final part of photographer, John Thomson’s ‘End of Year Photo Gallery’ from 2024. “Chrono, Couture, Cross and Cobbles” from France and Belgium. Plus his pick from the world of the cat walk. *** […]

All the reports, results and as much video as was available form the Belgian and Dutch national cyclocross championships and the Australian time trial and road national championships. TOP STORY: ProTeams want an extra team in the Grand Tours Rider news: Remco Evenepoel misses the Soudal Quick-Step team presentation Tim Merlier and Bert Van Lerberghe […]

Best of PEZ: 5 Favourite Videos: In a universe where it seems everybody on a bikepacking adventure can release a high-quality video, we have had some difficulty narrowing down our choices for the “Best of 2024” when it comes to the visual arts.   No. 1 is definitely “Flandrien,” a fan’s tribute to that Promised […]

Ex Rider Interview: The 80’s and the 90’s were one of the golden times of cycle racing with Hinault, Fignon, Indurain, Lemond and many more. Bruno Cornillet was no big hitter, but he worked for some of the biggest names and built up a fine palmarès in a difficult time to take wins. Ed Hood […]

Rider Interview: Soudal-Quick-Step presented their team and plans for the 2025 season to the press on Thursday afternoon in Calpe, Spain. There was one very important rider missing: Remco Evenepoel. He had to miss the presentation because of a medical scan. The double Olympic champion hit a van door, while training in Belgium in early […]

Gear Break: fizik Vento Antares R3 Adaptive 3D-printed saddle, Ekoï Perf HEAT CONCEPT 5 heated gloves, CHAPTER2 Bikes: Lets get weird on KAHA TJ, CORE 2 unveiled: Smaller, smarter, and built to transform performance monitoring, Q36.5: How cold is it right now? And the most popular FESTKA bikes in 2024 on social media.   fizik […]

There have been a lot of reasons posited for why pro bike racers are getting faster including fancier bikes, aero clothing, altitude camps and heat training but an area that has really become one of deep focus is nutrition. In 2024 we saw the appearance of books and videos that encourage good eating habits both […]

No racing, but a very full EUROTRASH Thursday with all the pre-season news: TOP STORY: Former Lance Armstrong domestique knew nothing about doping Rider news: Mathieu van der Poel has a wish for this year Tom Pidcock to have an alternative start to the season Wout van Aert starts his road season in Spain, Giro […]

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition that can affect even the fittest individuals, often presenting without obvious symptoms. As a dedicated cyclist in good health, I was surprised by my AFib diagnosis in July 2023. Since then, I’ve navigated the challenges of riding and living with AFib, ultimately undergoing a successful catheter ablation that […]

Cycling involves more than just pedaling hard and racing against the clock. It requires strategic thinking, foresight, and mental agility. Whether you’re faced with steep hills or busy streets, strategic thinking can greatly improve your performance. Imagine the benefits of anticipating challenges before they even arise and finding the most efficient route to your goals, […]

For many people, the term “recovery nutrition” conjures images of athletes chugging protein shakes to soothe sore legs. However, true recovery extends far beyond any single nutrient or practice and is instead a holistic process. When executed properly, recovery helps realize the adaptations you’ve trained for and involves a few main elements, known as the […]

A year ago, Jordan shared the story of the crash that ended his professional bike racing career—a moment that felt like the conclusion of a life he’d spent a decade building. The road since then has been a mix of determination, heartbreak, and rediscovery. From pushing his body through grueling rehab to finding new ways […]

Lots of mud and cyclocross over the weekend as Wout van Aert dominated the racing. The future is here – TOP STORY: AI to help Tadej Pogaćar win the Tour: “Huge breakthrough in cycling.” All the video, reports, results and rider quotes from UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Dendermonde, Telenet Superprestige – Hexia Cyclocross in […]

Best of PEZ: 5 Favourite Books: At the end of each year we have the opportunity to go back and look at the books we featured in the last 12 months. The number of publications we received in 2024 was a bit less than average but nonetheless there were plenty of real standouts. Whether history, […]

The Wild Men of the Bunch: The peloton has its characters, but cycling is such a hard sport that having a wild time is not a good idea. On the other hand there are a few riders who have managed to have a good time between racing. Ed Hood has his pick of the ‘Peloton […]