Absolute chaos exploded across southern Italy on Stage 5 of the Giro d’Italia as Spain’s Igor Arrieta survived crashes, confusion and even a wrong turn to steal one of the most dramatic victories of the race so far. In torrential rain and on treacherous roads into Potenza, Arrieta somehow clawed his way back to out-sprint […]

Scicon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium Sunglasses These are the glasses the world champion and the best bike rider at the moment, Tadej Pogačar, wears when he wins a lots of races. Scicon can’t promise you a rainbow jersey, but you will look the part and clearly see where you are going. The look of a champion? […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: FSA K-Force Powerbox Team Edition Launches with Lighter Weight and Enhanced Dual-Sided Power Accuracy Next-Generation FSA K-Force Power Meter Crankset Built for Performance-Driven Cyclists FSA has introduced the latest generation of the K-Force Powerbox Team Edition, delivering key upgrades aimed at riders seeking elite-level performance, accurate power measurement, and lightweight […]

If you’re like me – you let out a sigh of relief as the Giro d’Italia finally landed on Italian soil Tuesday, and the first day in Calabria delivered exactly what we needed: unexpected pressure, attacks, cracks in the sprinters, and a finale that no one saw coning. When the dust settled in Cosenza, it […]

What Actually Happens to the Body with an Altitude Camp? We all hear about the pros going off for regular altitude camps to improve their performance. But we never get to see their data to see what actually happens. While I’m no pro, here’s the details on my own altitude camp this April. PEZ hits […]

Outdoor athletes have always been drawn to Duluth. The historic port city on the western tip of Lake Superior has a network of hiking, nordic skiing, and mountain biking trails within five minutes of nearly every house in the city. Twenty years ago, however, if a cyclist wanted to ride the 150 miles northeast to […]

It’s Rest Day #1 at the 2026 Giro d’Italia, and the race is travelling some 1500km from Sofia Bulgaria to Catanzaro Italy on the boot’s Tyrrhenian coast.  The beaches here are amazing the water a sapphire blue, and I was lucky to discover the region at the 2008 Giro. ~ My drive from Agrigento to […]

John Thomson’s Third Classic Photo Gallery: As the pro peloton heads into the Giro d’Italia, photographer John Thomson says good-bye to the Classics season with his final photo gallery from Belgium and northern France – As always an eclectic mix from John’s world of the cat-walk and the road-side. *** You can see the full […]

In this cycling news roundup, a wave of crashes is shaping — and distorting — the 2026 cycling season, from a chaotic Giro d’Italia opening to a string of earlier wipeouts felling Pedersen, Jorgenson, van Aert, and many more. Meanwhile, Paula Blasi delivers the breakout story of the spring with an improbable La Vuelta Femenina […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: CicLAvia West LA 2026 Photo Gallery The first CicLAvia West LA 2026 event of 2026 brought thousands of cyclists, runners, skaters, walkers, and families together for a full day of car-free streets in West Los Angeles. On April 26, participants explored a three-mile open streets route along Santa Monica Blvd […]

The Giro d’Italia wrapped up its Bulgarian opening weekend with a much-needed return to order—and it was Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) who delivered, taking his second win in three days with a tight sprint victory in Sofia ahead of Jonathan Milan and Dylan Groenewegen. Behind him, Guillermo Silva safely defended the Maglia Rosa after a […]

As its 2025 nailbiter edition once again reminded us, the Giro d’Italia remains the race the ‘Cool Kids’ like because it is wild, unpredictable and exciting. Originally inspired by the Tour de France, its history has been rather different, through topography as well as culture. This is all nicely set out in Colin O’Brien’s “The […]

The Giro d’Italia delivered a second straight day of drama in Bulgaria, and once again it was chaos—not the parcours—that decided the outcome. In Veliko Tarnovo, Guillermo Silva (XDS Astana) timed his sprint to perfection after a crash-hit finale reshaped the race, taking both the stage win and the Maglia Rosa in a finish that […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Soudal Quick-Step Opens the 2026 Giro d’Italia with a Stage 1 Victory Paul Magnier and Soudal Quick-Step started the 2026 Giro d’Italia with a bang, taking the win on the first day of the race after a formidable teamwork and a world-class sprint of the 22-year-old – one of the […]

The Giro d’Italia opened its 2026 edition on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast with a fast, nervous, and ultimately chaotic sprint finish in Burgas. On a day designed for the sprinters, it was Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) who emerged from the mayhem, timing his move perfectly to take the stage win—and the first Maglia Rosa—after a […]

Today, PezFans, we honor the rollout of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, Gear Break is a “Giro” Break! Every year fans anxiously await to see how EF Pro Cycling will adorn the team to avoid conflict with the Maglia Rosa, and this year is certainly bold and special. We’ve got a review of nutrition from Tailwind…verdict: […]

Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Collection: I thought Pas Normal Studios would send me their summer Mechanism offerings for 2026, but I’m glad to say they threw in a light weight long sleeve jersey for those ‘nippy’ mornings. Top quality and stylish kit from those design gurus in Copenhagen. Storm clouds on the horizon – No […]

In this pre-Giro cycling news roundup, Decathlon–CMA CGM has confirmed 19-year-old Paul Seixas will ride the Tour de France, sparking debate among cycling insiders. PEZ readers are surely insiders so…Debate! Elsewhere, Lotte Kopecky and Cédrine Kerbaol starred at La Vuelta Feminina, while the 2026 Giro d’Italia’s Bulgaria start is creating major logistical headaches for teams. […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: 2026 Belgian Waffle Ride California Results: Breakthrough Wins in Del Mar Del Mar Hosts Another Epic Edition of BWR California The 2026 Belgian Waffle Ride California once again delivered one of the toughest and most competitive days on the American gravel calendar. Held in Del Mar, the flagship event of […]

Tifosi’s new Moab XC brings a rimless design to its popular shield lineup, delivering just 29 grams of unobstructed vision. Built for cyclists who want maximum field of view without premium pricing, the Moab XC combines lightweight materials, adaptable lenses, and all-day comfort into one of the best-value performance sunglasses available today. The Nitty Gritty […]

Watch live now – The Giro d’Italia 2026 comes to life from Burgas, Bulgaria Watch the official Teams Presentation LIVE, as riders and teams take the stage ahead of the Grande Partenza. Meet the protagonists, feel the excitement and get ready for three unforgettable weeks of the Corsa Rosa. The post Giro d’Italia Team Presenation […]

2026 Giro d’Italia Favourites for the Overall: The Giro d’Italia hasn’t even rolled out of Nessebar and the GC picture has already shifted dramatically. With João Almeida, Mikel Landa and Richard Carapaz all missing, the spotlight falls squarely on Jonas Vingegaard—making his Giro debut as the clear man to beat. But Grand Tours are rarely […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: ASSOS and EF Pro Cycling “Ride In Peace” Cycling Kit Revealed ASSOS of Switzerland and EF Pro Cycling have unveiled the “Ride In Peace” capsule: a limited-edition switch-out kit designed for the 2026 Giro d’Italia. A New Direction for the Giro Kit Tradition Every year, EF Pro Cycling famously departs […]

The Giro d’Italia rolls out with a fresh twist in 2026—new roads, a new start, and a route that rewards patience over panic. Here’s the PEZ Giro d’Italia 2026 Week 1 preview – with stage and route details, plus some classic PEZ sidebars you might not have seen coming. The Giro d’Italia opens in unfamiliar […]

The Breakdown: Bike advocacy is more important than ever Bike advocacy improves safety and infrastructure: Better bike lanes, road design, and traffic policies come directly from cyclist input. Cycling routes boost local economies: Bike tourism generates major spending and supports small communities. Public lands protection keeps routes open: Trails and bicycle touring networks depend on […]