Welcome to Pez’s Gear Break, July end edition! This week, we kick things off with Shimano’s flagship release—the all-new Dura-Ace WH-R9370 wheel lineup, freshly ridden to a Stage 21 victory at Le Tour by Mathieu van der Poel. We also take a close look at LAP’s D3O-protected Project 001 race suit, Scicon’s commemorative 5-Tour eyewear […]

SUMMARY TOP STORY RACE NEWS Grand Départ Trophy Arrives in Britain from Barcelona TEAM, RIDER AND CYCLING NEWS VIDEO RACE NEWS   Grand Départ Trophy Arrives in Britain from Barcelona With just 330 days (or so) until the Tour kicks off once again, it’s official: Great Britain will host the next Grand Départ, after the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Even careful cyclists can become crash victims because they cannot control the actions of distracted, speeding, impaired, or careless drivers around them. Poor road conditions, limited visibility, unsafe intersections, and sudden vehicle movements can also cause collisions despite a cyclist following traffic laws and using proper safety equipment. Columbia, South […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: “On The House” LA26 Cycling Event  – Hosted by The Stonehaus, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Davis Phinney Foundation Masters Cycling Team. September 26, 2026. Westlake Village, CA. Starting at the world famous Stonehaus in Westlake Village, CA, come enjoy a great morning of riding in Malibu and the Santa […]

Feeling those post-Tour blues (like Richard is in his video below)? Fear not! The wide-open Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift begins this week, and we’re covering it with the passion of the converted (because that’s what we are here at PEZ). Demi Vollering, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, and Kasia Niewiadoma are set for a Ventoux-decided showdown […]

The 2026 Tour de France may be over, but the biggest conversations in professional cycling are only just beginning.  This week’s edition of The Outer Line AIRmail, looks beyond Tadej Pogačar’s dominant fifth Tour victory to examine the deeper issues shaping the sport. From growing calls for ASO to modernize professional cycling’s business model and […]

When we first introduced the S-Works Evade 4 and BOA FS2 in Gear Break back in June, the headline news was unexpected. The new Evade wasn’t slipperier than its predecessor; the real story is the all-new Fit System 2 from BOA. This collaborative integration pairs the latest aero helmet from Specialized with a new suspension […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover why recovery weeks are essential for cycling. Learn how they enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and boost motivation. The post Why Recovery Weeks Are Essential for Cyclists appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: This August 1 and 2, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is hosting its annual bike-a-thon across Massachusetts, and SoCal riders will be among the nearly 6,500 cyclists and more than 3,500 volunteers participating in the event to raise money for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with a fundraising […]

TOOLBOX: Cyclists are being encouraged to consume more carbohydrates than ever, with some professionals reporting 100–150 grams per hour. But does ultra-high carbohydrate intake improve performance—or simply send more unabsorbed sugar through your gut? Recent research challenges the assumption that more fuel always means more speed.   ~I follow a mix of sports and nutrition […]

Have you ever wondered what cycling will be like in 50 years? What about 50 years ago? These were questions I pondered over the 13 days it took me and five other riders to replicate a bike tour our club did in 1976: 750-plus miles from Dearborn, Michigan, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. But while the rides […]

PEZ SEz – I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one feeling down this Monday – the Tour has ended.  After three+ weeks of waking up early to check the early stage broadcast on Flobikes to see if anything was happening, then going back to sleep until around 6:30 am local time here in Vancouver […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Pogačar Equals Historic Record with Fifth Yellow Jersey The 2026 Tour de France concluded with another remarkable performance by Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates XRG), who captured his fifth career Tour de France title after three weeks of commanding racing across France. His victory places him alongside cycling legends with […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover why entry fees vary at cycling events. Understand what your registration covers, from safety to experience. Get informed before you register! The post Why Entry Fees Vary at Cycling Events: Riders’ Guide appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

*sniff* — We’re already missing the Tour de France (even if this year’s version left us wanting…). Mike rounds up the winners and losers of the Grande Boucle, from time trials reclaiming relevance and Remco Evenepoel’s podium resurgence to Alpe d’Huez’s increasingly dangerous fan crowds and a quiet Tour for INEOS. The revamped green jersey […]

RACE REPORT: The final stage of the Tour de France is usually little more than a champagne parade before the sprinters settle matters on the Champs-Élysées. Not this year. With a redesigned finale featuring three ascents of the steep cobbled Côte de la Butte Montmartre, Stage 21 became one last all-out battle – and Mathieu […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Explore real examples of cyclists’ weekend group rides across major US cities. Join a community ride that suits your pace and passion! The post Weekend Group Rides: Real Examples for Cyclists appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

In 1977 an American journalist for the International Herald Tribune in Paris switched from the news desk to become sports editor.  In June that year he found himself covering the Tour de France for the first time.  Samuel Abt had no particular interest in bike racing even if his wife was a fan. To him, […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The final mountain stage of the 2026 Tour de France delivered a spectacular showdown on the legendary climb to Alpe d’Huez. Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) capped off an aggressive day in the breakaway with a memorable solo victory, while American Sepp Kuss (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) provided one […]

RACE REPORT: For the second straight day, Alpe d’Huez provided cycling theatre worthy of its legendary status. But unlike Friday, this time Tadej Pogačar wasn’t chasing stage glory. Instead, the Yellow Jersey spent much of the Tour’s Queen Stage doing something almost unimaginable—working as a domestique. While Richard Carapaz battled Sepp Kuss across four massive […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Discover why event course maps matter for cyclists. Navigate confidently, strategize pacing, and avoid hazards for a successful race. The post Why Event Course Maps Matter for Cyclists: 2026 Guide appeared first on SoCalCycling.com.

Paris Winner Interview: The Tour de France didn’t finish in Paris this year (2024), but the Olympic Games road races do.  So look back to 1987 when Jeff Pierce was one of only two US riders to have won the final stage of the Tour de France on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The other is […]

RACE REPORT: If anyone thought Tadej Pogačar might finally show a hint of weakness after three brutal weeks of racing, Alpe d’Huez provided the answer. The Slovenian produced one of the defining rides of this Tour de France, wiping out a three-minute deficit to an elite breakaway before launching not one, not two, but three […]

As the peloton is set for arrival in Paris, Gear Break is aiming to get you dialed in on the latest equipment, gear, and kit to get you ready for you next all road adventure. Yes, All road. Le Tour is nearly done, and it’s time we get back to where we ride. First up, […]

Richard Carapaz has been knocking on the door since Stage 1 of this Tour de France, launching attack after attack only to see each one reeled back in. On Stage 18, the Olympic champion finally got his reward. The EF Education-EasyPost leader timed his move to perfection on the final climb to Orcières-Merlette, riding clear […]