Clearly (as it were), we’re Tifosi fans here at Pez. We love the value, finding the quality to be at least as consistently solid as for glasses that cost twice as much. We’ve reviewed Tifosi’s rimless frames, very rimmed ones, and even took a prescription version to Africa. But we’ve never reviewed frames intended for […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Watch the 2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel Race Highlights Watch the official highlights from the 2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 200 and relive the key moments from one of the world’s premier gravel cycling events. The elite men’s and women’s races featured challenging conditions, tactical racing, and memorable performances as […]

TRAVEL: Everyone goes to Tuscany. It’s beautiful – the cypress trees, the Chianti, the postcard climbs.  It’s also packed. But for the past decade, a different corner of Italy has been quietly hosting some of the best rides I’ve done. Not Tuscany. Not the Dolomites. The Adriatic Coast – specifically the town of Riccione, in […]

With apologies to the old saying “Stop and smell the roses,” if you’re going to stop while riding Adventure Cycling’s Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route, it really shouldn’t be for flowers. With 40 different natural (what the name suggests) and developed (think: hotel swimming pool) hot springs along our 517.5-mile bikepacking route, you’ll find […]

Forget the ABC’s and skip right to the five C’s for a ride experience and combination of activities that will set your wheels spinning. In the areas surrounding the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), York Region, Durham Region and the Headwaters, also known as Central Counties, there are a number of ride suggestions that can be […]

You know what happened in the Giro, but how did it feel? Well, read below for reflections from Jonas, Felix, Jai and Sepp. Then switch over to the women’s version – which is already in disarray. *sigh* Meanwhile, Olav Kooij returned from injury to win on debut for Decathlon CMA CGM at Boucles de la […]

With the planned Spring 2026 opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Windsor Essex is gearing up to become one of Canada’s most exciting cycling destinations. The bridge’s free multi-use path will connect Windsor and Detroit for the first time by bike and on foot, creating a truly international cycling experience and opening the door […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Würtz Schmidt and Gómez Villafañe Win at 2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 200 Life Time Grand Prix Round Two Concludes at UNBOUND Gravel 200 The second round of the Life Time Grand Prix concluded in Emporia with Sofía Gómez Villafañe and Mads Würtz Schmidt taking the race win. Mud and […]

PEZ RACE REPORT: After three weeks of mountains, mayhem, crashes, tactical confusion and enough suffering to fill an entire cycling season, the 2026 Giro d’Italia finally rolled into Rome for its traditional grand finale. And after three weeks of frustration, near misses and mounting pressure, Jonathan Milan finally got the sprint victory he had spent […]

One of the great attractions of any of the Grand Tours is the opportunity to see an entire country, whether France, Spain or Italy, revealed in its most attractive aspects.  One can easily believe that the organizers of the Giro d’Italia, and their partners (including the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: CBR Dominguez Hills Criterium #5 Photo Gallery CBR Dominguez Hills Criterium # 5 continued the 2026 CBR Race Series with a fun day of racing, drawing a strong turnout of racers.  In the Pro Men’s 1/2 race,  Thomas Fuller (ENVE | Shimano | Cyclery USA | BWC) soloed to a […]

PEZ RACE REPORT: If there were somehow still any lingering doubts about who owns this Giro d’Italia, Jonas Vingegaard erased them for good on the slopes of Piancavallo. The Dane attacked on the final ascent, rode clear with that unsettling calm we’ve grown painfully familiar with over the last three weeks, and powered to his […]

Retro Giro Rider Interview: As the 2026 Giro d’Italia gets ready for the finale in Roma on Sunday, we look back at the Giro d’Italia of the 70s with New Zealand’s first Giro d’Italia rider – Bruce Biddle. He liked it so much he’s still in ‘La Bella Italia’. In January 2025 we lost our […]

PEZ Race Report: The Giro d’Italia saved its nastiest day for late in the game – and Stage 19 delivered exactly the kind of glorious mountain carnage we expect from the Dolomites. After a day of relentless climbing, tactical chaos and shattered ambitions, it was Sepp Kuss who emerged victorious atop Piani di Pezzè, claiming […]

As summer now unofficially begins, Gear Break has lined up a selection of high-performance tools, elite racing apparel, and ultra-premium lifestyle upgrades designed to keep your riding on track. We kick things off with technical workshop solutions from Topeak’s clog-free tubeless valve fixes and a nifty digital pocket inflator, alongside Dynaplug’s rapid tire-saving plug systems. […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Local Businesses and Organizations Partner with Bike the Coast Ventura Ahead of Inaugural Event The Ventura community will be represented at the 2026 event through local charities, tourism boards, restaurants and more Bike the Coast Ventura will be hosting their inaugural event on June 13, showcasing the charm of the […]

PEZ RACE REPORT: Yet another day of surprisingly entertaining racing – featuring our favorite characters from the past 17 stages. Just when it looked like the Muro di Ca’ del Poggio might finally hand the attackers their day, Paul Magnier had other ideas. The young Frenchman of Soudal Quick-Step survived the Giro’s steep little wall […]

Santini for Summer 2026: Santini is amongst the world’s best cycle clothing designers and manufacturers, and is one of our man in the Spanish sun, Alastair Hamilton’s favourite brands. He looks ready for the summer in the Italian company’s offering for 2026, but the form is still elusive. Ready for the summer Alastair Hamilton PEZ […]

In this special edition of EuroTrash, Mike digs into whether Grand Tours are becoming less competitive — and learns that he should be watching the Vuelta after all. With little racing happening outside of Italy — save Per Strand Hagenes’  brilliant late victory at the Antwerp Port Epic — this version profiles Michael Valgren, who […]

The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic rolls in Washington DC this weekend with deep international fields, returning champions, national jerseys and one of America’s fastest urban race weekends. Defending winners Dario Rapps and Marlies Mejias Garcia headline two days of Capitol Cup and Clarendon Cup action — with Kendall Ryan hungry for revenge after last […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The Rise of Cycling in Southern California Southern California, with its diverse landscapes and pleasant climate, has become a haven for cycling enthusiasts. Over the past few years, the region has seen a significant increase in the number of cyclists, both recreational and competitive. This surge can be attributed to […]

From your helmet to your butt and your handlebar bag to your taillight, these 8 pieces of cycling gear have you covered. Route Werks’ Big Handlebar Bag Courtesy of Route Werks Route Werks The Big Handlebar Bag, $230 Thanks to an optional five-panel insert with easily repositioned velcro dividers ($40), The Big Handlebar Bag can […]

RACE REPORT: If Stage 16 felt like a cold, calculated demonstration of Jonas Vingegaard’s control over this Giro, then Stage 17 offered something entirely different: beautiful, unpredictable chaos. On a day packed with attacks, tactical confusion, rain, collapsing alliances and enough plot twists to fill a Netflix cycling documentary, it was Michael Valgren who emerged […]

Can a Chinese carbon race bike really be this good? That was the question rolling around my head as I built up the new Evolve Cima, a featherweight road frame from a brand few North American riders have likely heard of—yet. Spec’d with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Shimano C36 wheels, Repente saddle and premium finishing kit, […]

The 2026 Giro d’Italia stage 18 once again features one of the Vneteo’s steepest climbs ever attempted by me.  It’s called the Muro di Ca’ del Poggio, and runs through the lush vineyards of the Prosecco region – where Italy’s answer to French champagne is produced.  But hidden in there is one of the steepest […]