https://pezcyclingnews.com/ What's Cool In Road Cycling Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:41:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-tour-de-france-2026-preview-pogacar-philipsen-lipowitz-pidcock-reusser-us-nationals/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:40:39 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-tour-de-france-2026-preview-pogacar-philipsen-lipowitz-pidcock-reusser-us-nationals/ In this cycling news roundup: a big weekend of racing has most of the Tour de France field accounted for heading into July. Tadej Pogačar strolled through a shortened Tour de Suisse, raising as many questions about the race's future as it answered about his form. The women's edition, by contrast, was a five-day fight, settled only when Marlen Reusser defended on home roads. Jasper Philipsen earned overall honors at the Baloise Belgium Tour the hard way — winless through four stages before delivering when it counted. Florian Lipowitz ended a 711-day drought with two stage wins and the Tour of Slovenia overall. Tom Pidcock won in Andorra. And in Charleston, Quinn Simmons made it three straight US national titles while Kate Courtney crashed the roadies' party entirely.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-tour-de-france-2026-preview-pogacar-philipsen-lipowitz-pidcock-reusser-us-nationals/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-dear-hugo/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:01:55 +0000 Leslie Reissner https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-dear-hugo/ Cycling fans often celebrate the great victories and legendary riders of the sport, but behind every champion is a world of untold stories. "Dear Hugo" dives into one such story—a poignant and deeply personal account of cycling, history, and family.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-dear-hugo/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/negroni-aussie-style/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:01:19 +0000 Edmond Hood https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/negroni-aussie-style/ Back in 2015, for once our man Ed Hood's holidays didn't involve bicycles - but they did involve bars. When the Pezmeister first heard Ed was off to parts foreign he thought it would be a good opportunity for our intrepid journo to sample Negronis across the globe - but. . . ]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/negroni-aussie-style/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-summer-beckons-binachi-q36-5-gradientprojects-zwift-bravur-castelli/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:01:17 +0000 Andy Rohrer https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-summer-beckons-binachi-q36-5-gradientprojects-zwift-bravur-castelli/ Bianchi Specialissima A new flagship On the heels of their Infinito, an all-road focused all-rounder featured right here just three months ago, Bianchi is following up with a new flagship tarmac oriented all-arounder: the Specialissima. Having undergone a complete redesign, Bianchi’s Reparto Corse has pushed the Specialissima further than ever before. They have evolved it […]]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-summer-beckons-binachi-q36-5-gradientprojects-zwift-bravur-castelli/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/castelli-hot-weather-kit-for-summer26-reviewed/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:43 +0000 Alastair Hamilton https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/castelli-hot-weather-kit-for-summer26-reviewed/ Just when our man in Spain, Alastair Hamilton thought he had reviewed his final bike kit for the 2026 summer, Castelli sent him their A/C Collection for 'Hot Weather' cycling. We don't hear him complaining about getting out on the bike in the sun.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/castelli-hot-weather-kit-for-summer26-reviewed/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-tour-de-suisse-2026-pogacar-stage-1/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:58 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-tour-de-suisse-2026-pogacar-stage-1/ In this cycling news roundup: Tadej Pogačar opened his Tour de France preparations with a commanding Tour de Suisse Stage 1 victory, simply riding away from the field with apparent ease. Elsewhere, Wout van Aert was ruled out of the Tour de France after a septic elbow injury, dealing Visma-Lease a Bike a significant blow. Femke de Vries claimed her first professional victory at 32 in the Tour de Suisse Women's Stage 1, while Biniam Girmay returned to winning form at the Baloise Belgium Tour. Laurence Pithie continued his breakout 2026 season with a stage win in Slovenia. Plus: the 2026 Tour of Britain host cities are announced.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-tour-de-suisse-2026-pogacar-stage-1/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/tour-de-france-2024-stage-14-col-du-tourmalet-ride-and-descent-video/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:01:19 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/tour-de-france-2024-stage-14-col-du-tourmalet-ride-and-descent-video/ Stage 14 of the 2024 Tour de France ran from Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan - summitting the 2,115 meter high Col du Tourmalet as the first of three hard climbs that shook up the g.c. leader board. Various members of the PEZ-Crew have visited the mythic climb over the past 2 decades, and my own date with destiny some 21 years ago is still clear in my mind. ]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/tour-de-france-2024-stage-14-col-du-tourmalet-ride-and-descent-video/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/hot-enough-for-you-who-is-most-affected-by-heat/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:01:38 +0000 Stephen Cheung https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/hot-enough-for-you-who-is-most-affected-by-heat/ It should be no surprise to anyone by now that endurance performance is impaired in hot conditions. While heat affects everyone, it doesn’t affect everyone equally. Can we predict who might be more or less affected by heat?]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/hot-enough-for-you-who-is-most-affected-by-heat/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/pro-cycling-results-june-14-2026-magnier-blasi-del-toro-philipsen/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:05:57 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/pro-cycling-results-june-14-2026-magnier-blasi-del-toro-philipsen/ This cycling news update is packed! Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) sprints to victory at the Muur Classic Geraardsbergen fresh off three Giro stage wins; Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) adds a fifth 2026 win with a dominant Tour Féminin des Pyrénées overall; Isaac del Toro wins a youth-loaded Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; Jasper Philipsen takes the Copenhagen Sprint; and Liam Slock claims a memorable — if gravity-assisted — first pro win at GP Gippingen. Plus: the LA 2028 Olympic road race route is confirmed, the Tour de Suisse goes lean, and Chloé Dygert faces another setback.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/pro-cycling-results-june-14-2026-magnier-blasi-del-toro-philipsen/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-japanese-steel/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:01:46 +0000 Leslie Reissner https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-japanese-steel/ The first printed books were meant to emulate hand-written manuscripts and since the days of Gutenberg we continue to admire fine publications. The Rizzoli company is noted for its quality works and has not disappointed with “Japanese Steel”, a celebration of “bike boom” two-wheelers that features superb presentation along with exquisite photos of bicycles you probably have never thought much about.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-japanese-steel/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/travel-venice-love-and-bicycles/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0000 Edmond Hood https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/travel-venice-love-and-bicycles/ Our roadside reporter Ed Hood’s annual pilgrimage to the beautiful and romantic canal city of Venice somehow managed to turn into a flirtation with his favorite subject - cycling. Here's Ed's report on this truly magic city through his cycling addicted eyes back in 2013.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/travel-venice-love-and-bicycles/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/pez-rides-the-galibier-tour-travel/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:02:24 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/pez-rides-the-galibier-tour-travel/ Travel:  Stage 11 of the 2022 Tour de France climbed the mighty Col du Galibier at 2645 meters altitude, in the middle of a brutal first day in the Alps and enroute to a summit finish atop the Col du Granon.  I "rode" the Telegraphe / Galibier duo back in 2017 - maybe better to say I hauled my carcass up it. Here's a glimpse of the climb as I get inside 3km to the summit. It really is epic and awe inspiring - a must do.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/pez-rides-the-galibier-tour-travel/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-all-dressed-up-assos-a50-pearl-izumi-red-gobik-q36-5-castelli/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:01:42 +0000 Andy Rohrer https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-all-dressed-up-assos-a50-pearl-izumi-red-gobik-q36-5-castelli/ It’s mid-june, and Gear Break is getting you dressed up with new summer weight kit to keep you cool and protected from Pearl Izumi, ASSOS, Gobik, Q36.5, and Castelli. Also, Rapha has relaunched its RCC bike hire program.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-all-dressed-up-assos-a50-pearl-izumi-red-gobik-q36-5-castelli/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-auvergne-ttt-tour-de-france/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:25:31 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-auvergne-ttt-tour-de-france/ This week's cycling news roundup breaks down the team time trial at the Tour de Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, which the organizers arranged as a dress rehearsal for the Tour de France's individually-timed Stage 1. We learn what it revealed about Visma's strength, Decathlon's struggles, and the new format's potential for drama. We also recap four chaotic stages of racing (still waiting for Paul Seixas to make his move), Corbin Strong's uphill sprint win at Circuit Franco-Belge, a critique of the UCI's equipment-policing priorities, the Afghan Women's Road Championships joining the French Nationals, and Mike's latest Ride of the Week from Oregon's McKenzie Pass.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-auvergne-ttt-tour-de-france/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/tifosi-vero-review/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:01:51 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/tifosi-vero-review/ We’ve reviewed plenty of Tifosi eyewear at PEZ, but never a pair specifically built for smaller faces — until now. Karen took the Tifosi Vero Fototec glasses up Yosemite’s spectacular Glacier Point Road to see if better fit really matters. Turns out, it does.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/tifosi-vero-review/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/airmail-vollering-giro-dauphine-olympic-pay/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:32:04 +0000 THE OUTER LINE https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/airmail-vollering-giro-dauphine-olympic-pay/ Demi Vollering wins the Women’s Giro as cycling turns toward the Tour, while Olympic pay, the Enhanced Games and Tour prep races dominate debate.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/airmail-vollering-giro-dauphine-olympic-pay/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/cycling-nutrition-meal-prep-unbound-gravel/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:01:44 +0000 Alex Winnicki https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/cycling-nutrition-meal-prep-unbound-gravel/ A sports dietitian shares practical meal prep and fueling strategies learned while feeding 30 cyclists at Unbound Gravel.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/cycling-nutrition-meal-prep-unbound-gravel/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/riding-colle-della-finestre-giro-ditalia/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:46:21 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/riding-colle-della-finestre-giro-ditalia/ The Colle della Finestre is one of cycling’s most iconic climbs. PEZ relives an unforgettable Giro d’Italia race-day ride up the gravel giant — complete with suffering, tifosi and Giro magic.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/riding-colle-della-finestre-giro-ditalia/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-vollering-giro-donne-baudin-dauphine-oliver-wallonie/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:05:32 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-vollering-giro-donne-baudin-dauphine-oliver-wallonie/ In this cycling news roundup: Demi Vollering delivered one of women's cycling's great final-day reversals, attacking on a second-category climb to overturn a deficit and win the 37th Giro d'Italia Women — joining Annemiek van Vleuten as the only riders to claim all three of the sport's major stage race titles. Elsewhere, Alex Baudin rode a solo masterclass to win the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes opener, while Ben Oliver and Modern Adventure Pro Cycling announced their European arrival with an overall victory at the Tour de Wallonie. Jordi Meeus sprinted to his fourth win of the season in Brussels, and Noah Hobbs claimed his first pro victory at Heistse Pijl.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-vollering-giro-donne-baudin-dauphine-oliver-wallonie/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-fast-after-50-2nd-edition/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:01:51 +0000 Leslie Reissner https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-fast-after-50-2nd-edition/ There has been much discussion about the remarkable speeds now being attained in endurance sports, whether running, cycling or triathlon. Unquestionably huge advances have been made in training knowledge over the last three decades. Those gains have not been limited to professional athletes alone but these gains and the new technology making them possible are open to everyone looking to improve their performance. One of North America's most respected coaches is Joe Friel.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-fast-after-50-2nd-edition/feed/ 0