The Wahoo KICKR v6 has set the standard by which all other smart trainers are measured. With WiFi connectivity for faster, stable data transfer, ERG Easy Ramp to smooth the transition back to large wattage intervals from a stop, and a built-in odometer to track mileage. And it’s on sale for US$450 Off – Here’s […]

SUMMARY TOP STORY:  RACE NEWS RIDER AND TEAM NEWS   RACE NEWS RIDER AND TEAM NEWS   Pogačar, Vollering Top UCI Rankings Topping our list of the least surprising news of the year: Tadej Pogačar finished 2025 atop the UCI’s World Rankings. The women’s season was slightly more competitive, and their rankings accordingly held a […]

Boxing Day is here. And the last Gear Break of 2025 is as well. The wrapping paper has been cleared, the Christmas feast is now officially leftovers, and the “Big Man” has gone back North. Whether Santa delivered exactly what you wanted or you’re looking to spend some of that holiday cash on the items […]

As we close out 2025, the PEZ CREW offers our Holiday Greeting.  We sincerely thank you, our readers and sponsors for your support, and share a few thoughts for this Holiday Season.  Cheers! Richard Pestes – Publisher Here we are rounding out our 24th year at PEZ – and while I’ve lost track of a […]

Our cycling news roundup — and what Mike’s hoping Santa will bring cycling fans this year. Plus plenty of ‘cross racing, including two second-place finishes for Wout, and team news for Soudal Quick-Step, Jayco-AlUla and INEOS. Happy Holidays! TOP STORY:  eTrashMike’s Holiday Wish List RACE NEWS Van der Poel, van Aert Go 1-2 at Hofstade […]

Here at PEZ, we’ve tracked the Wahoo revolution since our first KICKR review back in 2014. Since then, Wahoo has built a full-blown family of indoor options. You’ve got the “pro-level” KICKR BIKE PRO and the “pain cave” staple like the KICKR CORE 2. But Wahoo realized not everyone wants to pull their rear wheel […]

Pro cycling continues to be shaped as much by economics, governance, and athlete well-being as by what happens on the road. In this edition of AIRmail, The Outer Line delivers in-depth analysis and informed perspective on the forces reshaping the sport—from soaring rider contract buy-outs and shifting power dynamics in the men’s peloton, to warning […]

SUMMARY TOP STORY:  Giro Route Analysis: Doubling Down on Vert (and Temps) RACE NEWS Muscat Classic Now a ProSeries Race Boucles Drôme Ardèche: New Route, 12 UCI WorldTeams, Seixas and Cosnefroy RIDER, TEAM AND GENERAL ROAD CYCLING NEWS INEOS Grenadiers Racing Academy to Launch in 2026 Soudal Quick-Step 2026 Kit Features Enhanced Visibility Giro Route […]

Bookshelf: In her introduction to the Second Edition of Michael Blann’s book of mountain photographs, Susannah Osborne writes: “It is impossible to talk about cycling without talking about mountains. For cyclists and fans of cycling, mountains are fundamental to understanding the nuances of the sport. Mont Ventoux, the Passo dello Stelvio, the Alpe d’Huez—these famous […]

Ed Track-Side: In December 2022, Ed Hood made his return to the boards of the Ahoy Stadium in Rotterdam for his first ‘working holiday’ at a ‘6 Days’ since covid put everything on hold. Live through the final days of the Rotterdam six and the career of Niki Terpstra trackside with Ed. In January we […]

Special photo gallery: Photographer John Thomson has had a full 2025 at the road-side and next to the cat-walk, so here is his fifth ‘2025 Photo Gallery’. *** ‘Part 1’ HERE, ‘Part 2’ HERE, ‘Part 3 HERE and ‘Part 4 HERE’. You can see more of John Thomson’s photo galleries HERE. *** John Thomson: “This […]

Well, Pez Fans, this is it. Gift Guide #4 is here. You’ve got 6 shopping days left. Socks are always a favorite, and winter demands Darn Tough wool socks to stay dry and warm. We’ve got a curated gift list from KOM Cycling. Chuck sorted through the extensive iGPSPORT offerings, and selected some gems for […]

As professional cycling hurtles toward another pivotal season, the forces shaping the sport extend far beyond the peloton itself. In this edition of AIRmail, The Outer Line examines the evolving political, economic, and media dynamics influencing cycling within the broader global sports landscape. From renewed scrutiny of sportswashing by both state and private sponsors, to […]

Polarized training has been a key endurance training idea over the past two decades. The idea originated from analyzing the training intensity distribution of elite Nordic ski athletes. Has it become the de facto training method of elite cyclists? Polarized training has entered the training lexicon over the past 15 years, popularized by sport scientist […]

Mountain biking is not just a sport, it is an experience that blends adventure, skill, endurance, and a deep connection with the outdoors. Whether you are introducing a young rider to trail riding or building a dependable setup for weekend family adventures, having the right mountain bike and essential accessories from Cabela’s is what transforms […]

After years of hearing how good this ride is, I finally got the chance to cycle the Maratona dles Dolomiti in Corvara, Italy. It’s a climbers’ gran fondo, with 7 big climbs and 4000+ meters of elevation for the 138 long route. I opted for the 106km medio route – with 6 climbs and 3000+ […]

Your summary of cycling news, both on- and off-road, as dual-threat van der Poel returns to the cyclocross course and again wins, though appears far from dominant. Elsewhere, Pogačar announces his 2026 plan, Matthew Brennan re-ups with Visma, the World Champ commits to TDU — and a much bigger star than Pogi, MVDP or any […]

Happily for us Wikipedia offers a list of films about bicycles and cycling wherein our favourite mechanical device is key to the plot.  The majority are documentaries and the few fictional ones are dramas–notably “Bicycle Thieves” from 1948.  Even then, very few are about bicycle racing per se, such as “American Flyers” or “La Petite […]

Ed Track-Side: Back in 2022 Ed Hood was spectating at the ‘Six Days’ of Gent, next he was on the other side of the boards working in the track centre in Rotterdam. Here Ed tells us all about his first three nights at the Dutch ‘6 Days’. In January we lost our friend and colleague […]

Pas Normal Studios Autumn/Winter 2025 T.K.O. Collection: The cold weather has hit the East coast of Spain, but don’t worry, our man Alastair Hamilton has some new kit from Pas Normal Studios: Their TKO collection for autumn and winter, along with a Mid long sleeve base layer and Logo transition gloves. This kit should get […]

Gift Guide #3 is here…and again we are bringing you more options to stuff your stockings, and in one case fulfill your sugar plum dreams of n+1. Leading out, We’ve got a review of the current season Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Long Sleeve thermal jersey, and it’s good. Chuck reviews the new Wahoo TRACKR. Also, […]

From seismic shifts in global sports media to major rider transfers and a newly unveiled Giro d’Italia route, this week’s AIRmail covers the fast-evolving forces reshaping professional cycling and the broader sports economy. As uncertainty swirls around the Warner Bros.–Discovery sale and its potential impact on cycling’s broadcast future, Strava’s annual report highlights both warning […]

E-sport cycling combines athletic precision with the structured logic of digital competition. Rapidly evolving, with instant feedback and visually transparent race progress, it is both physically demanding and undeniably similar to gaming. This post analyses the factors behind this phenomenon and looks back at the 2025 UCI Virtual Cycling World Championships in Abu Dhabi. The […]

TOOLBOX: The holidays, cold weather, and shorter days make the off-season a natural time for cyclists to ease off the gas—but how much fitness do you actually lose when you take a real break? In this Toolbox, we explore what detraining looks like physiologically, why strategic rest is essential for long-term performance, and what a […]

As part of my stay at the Hotel Residence Esplanade in Viareggio, I was perfectly located to see three stages of the Giro d’Italia – including the Stage 9 finish in Siena.  I found a spot at 600 meters to go on the final climb into town – the climb itself is about 600-700m long […]