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 […]

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 […]

RACE REPORT: The Giro peloton crossed into Switzerland on Tuesday hoping the final rest day might have restored some life to tired legs. Instead, Stage 16 only reinforced what’s becoming painfully obvious for everyone not named Jonas Vingegaard: this Giro is increasingly becoming a one-man show, and the challengers have been left in the dust. […]

For endurance athletes, maintaining fitness is a year-round commitment. However, life often calls for breaks, and vacations can disrupt a well-established training regimen. In this article, we’ll explore short-term detraining, its timescale, and how athletes can minimize the effects of time off from training while on vacation. A bit of detraining With summer and vacation […]

The final week of the Giro d’Italia is where dreams are either defended, destroyed — or rewritten entirely. By the time the peloton rolls out for Stage 16, the easy talk is over, the legs are tired, and the maglia rosa contenders know exactly who they fear and who they don’t. Week 3 of the […]

Aero helmets are designed to minimize drag—but that efficiency usually comes at the cost of ventilation. This Sweet Protection Falconer Aero 2Vi® Mips Helmet review reveals features like removable magnetic vent covers, letting riders switch between maximum aerodynamics and increased airflow. For cyclists riding in heat and humidity, that flexibility makes it more than just […]

In today’s EUROTrash cycling news roundup: a handy pronunciation guide for the Tour de France’s likely big-three — Vingegaard, Pogačar, and rising star Paul Seixas — arrives just in time for July. Laurence Pithie claimed overall victory at the Four Days of Dunkirk, while Tom Pidcock extended his MTB dominance with a fifth straight World […]

PEZ Race Report: Miracles do happen in cycling — and Stage 15 of the Giro d’Italia delivered one in spectacular fashion. Against every script, prediction and sprinter’s roadmap, the day into Milan did not end in the expected bunch gallop. Instead, it belonged to Norwegian powerhouse Frederik Dversnes, who outfoxed and outlasted the peloton after […]

At this time of year cycling fans worldwide enjoy watching the Giro d’Italia, one of the three great Grand Tours of Europe.  It began in 1909 and 2026 marks the race’s 109th edition.  Described as the “Beautiful Country” since the Middle Ages, the Bel Paese has a long and storied tradition in bike racing.  Italy’s respect for […]

Jonas Vingegaard delivered a resounding statement in the Giro d’Italia, storming to victory on Stage 14 and silencing whispers of illness that surfaced earlier this week after his underwhelming time trial. The Dane looked every bit the Grand Tour assassin on the savage slopes to Pila, ripping chunks of time out of his rivals — […]

When looking back at the 2015 Giro d’Italia it’s hard to think of any negatives. Maybe there were a lot of crashes and definitely there were too many punctures on the last stage in Milan. The only ‘what if’ would be Landa being told to wait for Fabio Aru in a Froome/Wiggins sort of way. […]

If you really want to understand Italian cycling culture, don’t just watch the pros — pin on a number and join the locals. On the Ligurian coast, tucked between the sea and the steep inland hills above Lavagna, the Trofeo Cavi Borgo Gran Fondo delivers exactly the kind of experience that makes cycling in Italy […]

Race Report: After spending much of this Giro throwing punches that never quite landed, the Italian strongman from XDS-Astana timed it perfectly on Stage 13, storming clear from a large breakaway to claim victory in Verbania. The Italian reeled in an attacking Andreas Leknessund on the final climb before riding clear in the closing kilometers […]

Gear Break is unofficially welcoming summer after this weekend if you’re in the US…and if you aren’t, you can still join us for the start! Heavy on kit this week, we aim to have you ready for summer. With the Giro in full swing, we’re leading out with a new colorway from DMT developed for […]

Alec Segaert pulled off the kind of victory that leaves sprint teams staring at each other wondering what just happened. The young Belgian from Bahrain Victorious launched a perfectly timed attack with just over three kilometers remaining and stayed clear to take a sensational first Grand Tour stage win in Novi Ligure. Behind, fellow Belgian […]

More flat time trial miles? Mike makes the case for them here, while also defending his pick for the best Grand Tour to follow. Meanwhile, Laurence Pithie (Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe) storms to victory on the opening stage of the Four Days of Dunkirk, outsprinting Bryan Coquard and Lewis Askey on a punishing uphill finish in Laon. […]

Check out Mike’s real-world review of the Giro Imperial II All-Season road cycling shoe after a 200-mile, 11-hour double century. He covers the dual BOA Li2 fit system, on-the-fly adjustability, carbon outsole performance, and whether the $449.95 price tag is justified for serious riders — over long distances. Last Saturday I rode the Davis Double […]

PEZ Race Report: The Ecuadorian powerhouse added a third Giro stage victory to his growing collection, following wins on stages 4 and 8 with another perfectly judged ride into Chiavari. After surviving a brutal breakaway battle and distancing nearly everyone on the final climbs, Narváez outsprinted Enric Mas in a two-man drag race to the […]

PEZ Race Report:  Filippo Ganna delivered exactly what everyone expected — and somehow still managed to exceed expectations. In the 2026 Giro d’Italia Stage 10 individual time trial, the Italian powerhouse demolished the field over 42 flat kilometers from Viareggio to Massa, putting massive chunks of time into both the specialists and the GC contenders. […]

Toolbox: Carbohydrate-rich foods have gone through heaven and hell in the past decades. While the role of carbohydrates is well recognized in enhancing cycling nutrition and performance, it seems that the perfect harmony lies in eating according to the workout you are going to perform. Training adaptations In cycling and endurance sports, pasta is still […]

If you believe speed is in the details, MAAP’s Pro Aero Jersey and Pro Bib 2.0 are built to chase every last watt. Designed and raced at the WorldTour level, this premium cycling kit promises aerodynamic gains, second-skin fit, and the kind of comfort you need for fast summer miles. But with top-tier pricing comes […]