This story originally appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Join today to get yours. The breakfast bell cut through the sound of rain on the cabin’s metal roof. My wife, Chrissy, snoozing next to me, stirred quietly. “Oh jeez, we slept in,” I mumbled. “It’s eight o’clock. Breakfast is ready.” We’d […]

Our weekly cyclocross — er, cycling news roundup, checking in on ‘cross as we near the midway point of the season, and as Thibau Nys makes a bid for the field favorite — until van der Poel, and van Aert show up, at least. And as promised, we also feature women’s cyclocross, and look ahead […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Geraint Thomas Appointed Director of Racing at INEOS Grenadiers INEOS Grenadiers Announce Major Leadership Addition The INEOS Grenadiers team has announced the appointment of Geraint Thomas as Director of Racing, marking the start of a new chapter in Geraint’s career and underscoring the team’s evolution. A Decorated Champion Steps Into […]

Back in the dawn of cycling riders were moved to overcome the challenge of distance.  Speed was perhaps secondary.  Already in 1884-1886 Thomas Stevens made the first bicycle circumnavigation of the globe.  It could not have been easy on the “penny-farthing” machine he used.  Then by 1891 safety bicycles were in the fore and “Le […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source:   Team Novo Nordisk today confirmed it’s ten rider Novo Nordisk Development Team roster for the upcoming 2026 season with eight different countries represented, seven new riders and an average age of 20 years old with the focus clearly on fresh faces and youth. A Strong Talent Pipeline with Three […]

As our longtime readers have come to expect at this time of year, PezCycling News is back with the first in a series of holiday gift guides for 2025. Hopefully, you are checking this out before you head out in search of Black Friday deals. Of course, some of you may still be in a […]

Our Thanksgiving-themed cycling news roundup, offering our list of ten sources of bike racing-related gratitude — plus Wout’s schedule, Chaves’ retirement — and in the spirit of this American holiday, more, more, more cycling news! TOP STORY:  The PEZ 2025 Gratitude List RACE NEWS USA Cyclocross National Championships Coming to Fayetteville on December 10-14 RIDER […]

Amateur cyclists and athletes know the importance of resting. Some weeks after a hard push, it is necessary to take a day off and put your feet up. It is all part of your progression on the bike. But, do the pros that partake in the Grand Tour or the Tour de France, which takes […]

evolve Bicycles unveiled two striking new colorways—Adrift and Wilderness—on November 1st, adding fresh personality to the CIMA lineup. Alongside the new designs, riders can now choose between two logo styles: a bold big-logo option or a small-logo version with the quote. These updates arrive just in time for evolve’s Black Friday campaign running from November […]

At The Cycling House, we’re more than a tour company; we’re a community built around bikes, food, and people. Here’s what makes our trips unlike anything else out there: we look forward to having the opportunity to host you! Unrivaled Support With a 4:1 guest-to-guide ratio and 4–5 staff on every trip, you’re never just […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: We have put together a list of some of Southern California’s favorite Thanksgiving Day Bike Rides that will help you burn some extra calories and enjoy the day on the bike with your cycling friends. Psycho-Lists 15th Annual Turkey Day Ride This is an annual ride to get in before […]

In this week’s AIRmail, The Outer Line unpacks a wide-ranging set of developments across pro cycling and the broader sports landscape — from newly released financial data that sheds light on the true economic pressures inside the WorldTour, to the murky restructuring of the former Israel–Premier Tech team, to ASO’s tightening grip on race governance. […]

Earlier this fall, Adventure Cycling launched a story gathering campaign called Adventure Cycling is Everywhere. Why? Because bicycle travel, whether it’s touring or bikepacking, isn’t confined to a single location or experience. It’s a living, breathing movement that exists wherever cyclists dare to explore, and we wanted your stories to help prove it. Submissions are […]

For years I’ve chased my FTP like it was the single scoreboard that defined my fitness. But after another season of Zwift racing — full of violent surges, micro-attacks, and barely-manageable recoveries — it became impossible to ignore a simple truth: FTP alone doesn’t explain why some races feel brutally explosive while others feel almost […]

Whether you’re a seasoned baselayer believer, a newbie, or even a skeptic, the Pearl Izumi Transfer Mesh may win you over. After some very vigorous riding both outside and in, I’m a convert. First, full disclosure: I’m not a baselayer guy. Mostly I just wear a jersey, and layer outward — not inward with base […]

Cycling has long been regarded as one of the most accessible, enjoyable, and beneficial physical activities for people of all ages. Whether you are cruising along neighborhood streets, pushing up steep mountain trails, or watching your child take their first confident pedal strokes, cycling offers a universal sense of freedom and wellness. As the holiday […]

In today’s tech-driven world, it’s often possible to get things done without even stepping outside, whether it’s work, training, or a hobby. Many activities that once required time and travel can now be accessed via apps, connected devices or online platforms, making everything far more accessible. For example, if you’re into cycling, you can feel […]

The Birth of Cycling’s Premier Event The 1927 Championship featured only professional men at the start. Nine countries sent riders to compete in Germany. The 188-kilometer course tested climbing and sprinting skills. Alfredo Binda finished ahead of Costante Girardengo for Italy’s first rainbow jersey. The UCI wanted a true test of national cycling strength. Team […]

PEZ readers will know that I’m more than enamored with the Wahoo KICKR BIKE SHIFT. It does everything that riding my bike on a smart trainer (like the the new KICKR CORE 2 or the current iteration of the venerable KICKR) does, but I can hop on and ride anytime I want without the hassle […]

Our cycling news roundup, rounding out the saga of Israel-Premier Tech’s identity crisis and evolution to a new brand and title sponsor. Plus the UCI cyclocross World Cup series kicks off — and Vino’s kid becomes a DS, while the AIOCC elects a new president. TOP STORY:  Israel-Premier Tech Is Now NSN Cycling Team RACE […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: After eight months of competition, the SCNCA SoCal Cup road racing season has concluded, with overall champions being crowned. The SoCal Cup Series ran from January, starting with the CBR Dominguez Hills Criterium and ended in August at the Upland Park Criterium. The SoCal Cup rewards consistency and versatility, challenging […]

There is so much speculation about the rider in pro cycling might be The Greatest of All Time. There are heroic attempts to compare athletes from across the decades, with different specializations, and, yes,  gender.  With bike racing’s rich history, the search for the GOAT makes it is easy to overlook riders with spectacular palmares.  […]

Pez fans, we’ve got an exciting Gear Break this week. Starting off, Chuck reviews a capable, value priced GPS unit from iGPSport. Chuck also reviews some shoulder season kit from Gore. Then, we present two fantastic all-terrain, all-road, adventure ready bikes for you. The first from German brand Tout Terrain and the second is a […]

When a nagging saddle sore, triggered during my ride in Africa on an unusual bike, threatened to reflare and derail intentions for a 100-mile gravel race, I knew I needed to make a change — and fast. Enter the Ergon SMS Sport, a saddle that’s designed for a mountain bike, but that also promises to […]

eTrashMike’s review of Castelli’s latest jacket, the Perfetto RoS 3, intended for a climate-changing world, and for just about any cyclist riding in reasonably foul conditions. If you know Castelli — which I do, very well, having ridden on teams sponsored by the Italian icon; I probably have 25 scorpioned items in my closet — […]