https://pezcyclingnews.com/ What's Cool In Road Cycling Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:17:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-20-carapaz-wins-queen-stage/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:44:18 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-20-carapaz-wins-queen-stage/ RACE REPORT: Richard Carapaz claimed a spectacular victory on the Tour de France Queen Stage after Sepp Kuss crashed in the closing kilometres of Alpe d'Huez. Behind, Tadej Pogačar put aside personal ambition to protect Isaac Del Toro's podium place, all but securing the Yellow and White Jerseys before Paris.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-20-carapaz-wins-queen-stage/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/tour-de-france-paris-stage-winner-jeff-pierce-rider-interview/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:01:35 +0000 Edmond Hood https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/tour-de-france-paris-stage-winner-jeff-pierce-rider-interview/ The Tour de France didn't finish in Paris this year (2024), but the Olympic Games road races do.  So look back to 1987 when Jeff Pierce was one of only two US riders to have won the final stage of the Tour de France on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The other is Greg LeMond who won in 1989, Pierce took his victory two years previously, just ahead of Canada's Steve Bauer.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/tour-de-france-paris-stage-winner-jeff-pierce-rider-interview/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/pez-rides-the-col-du-glandon-and-croix-de-fer/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:53 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/pez-rides-the-col-du-glandon-and-croix-de-fer/ TOP RIDE: Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France takes the long and brutal road to Alpe d’Huez, beginning with the Col du Glandon and Croix de Fer. Pez recalls riding this Alpine giant - a 21.3-kilometre climb featuring steep gradients, spectacular scenery and more than 1,500 metres of elevation gain.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/pez-rides-the-col-du-glandon-and-croix-de-fer/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/pez-rides-the-galibier-tour-travel/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:02:24 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/pez-rides-the-galibier-tour-travel/ Travel:  Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France is fittingly the Tour's Queen stage - running 170 very hard kms from Le Bourg d'Oisans to Alpe d'Huez.  I "rode" the Telegraphe / Galibier duo back in 2016 - 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/tour-de-france/pez-rides-the-galibier-tour-travel/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/pogacar-wins-tour-de-france-2026-stage-19-alpe-dhuez/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:44:20 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/pogacar-wins-tour-de-france-2026-stage-19-alpe-dhuez/ RACE REPORT: Tadej Pogačar delivered another unforgettable Tour de France performance, erasing a three-minute deficit to the breakaway before launching a series of devastating attacks on the mythical Alpe d'Huez to win Stage 19. Richard Carapaz and Lenny Martinez couldn't match the Yellow Jersey, who also shattered Marco Pantani's legendary climbing record. ->Action-Photos-Video]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/pogacar-wins-tour-de-france-2026-stage-19-alpe-dhuez/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-arrival-paris-mosiac-cadex-shimano-garmin-trainingpeaks/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:01:54 +0000 Andy Rohrer https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-arrival-paris-mosiac-cadex-shimano-garmin-trainingpeaks/ As the peloton is set for arrival in Paris, Gear Break is aiming to get you dialed in on the latest equipment, gear, and kit to get you ready for you next all road adventure. Yes, All road. Le Tour is nearly done, and it’s time we get back to where we ride. First up, […]]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-arrival-paris-mosiac-cadex-shimano-garmin-trainingpeaks/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/rouvy-tour-de-france-2026-challenges-review/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:49 +0000 Leslie Reissner https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/rouvy-tour-de-france-2026-challenges-review/ Do you wish you were at the Tour de France right now? ROUVY's 2026 Tour Challenges let you tackle iconic climbs like the Tourmalet, Galibier and Alpe d'Huez from your own pain cave. With five unique challenges, Grand Tour-inspired workouts and Wattbike prizes, it's the closest most cyclists will ever come to riding the Tour.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/rouvy-tour-de-france-2026-challenges-review/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/carapaz-wins-tour-de-france-2026-stage-18-orcieres-merlette/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:46:02 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/carapaz-wins-tour-de-france-2026-stage-18-orcieres-merlette/ RACE REPORT: Richard Carapaz finally turned weeks of aggressive racing into victory, attacking on the final climb to Orcières-Merlette to win Stage 18 of the 2026 Tour de France. Mauro Schmid finished second ahead of Matteo Jorgenson, while the GC favourites marked each other and crossed the line together.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/carapaz-wins-tour-de-france-2026-stage-18-orcieres-merlette/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/eurotrash-thursday-pogacar-prize-money-tour-news/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:01:23 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/eurotrash-thursday-pogacar-prize-money-tour-news/ The Tour de France enters its final week with Tadej Pogačar firmly in control, while the battle for the remaining podium places heats up. Today’s EuroTrash also covers cycling’s embarrassing prize money, late-night anti-doping tests, the Tour de France Femmes opportunity, the Enhanced Games, U.S. bike-lane cuts and Mike’s punishing Bend Dirt Fest gravel race]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/eurotrash-thursday-pogacar-prize-money-tour-news/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/review-tifosi-moab-xc-clarion-pink-fototec-lens/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:01:36 +0000 Chuck Peña https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/review-tifosi-moab-xc-clarion-pink-fototec-lens/ The Tifosi Moab XC now comes with the new Clarion Pink Fototec lens, combining adaptive photochromic performance with a bold new look. With a 46-13% visible light transmission range, it's built for riders who pedal from dawn to dusk without stopping to swap lenses.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/review-tifosi-moab-xc-clarion-pink-fototec-lens/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/pickle-juice-muscle-cramps-cycling/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:01:27 +0000 Gabriel Martins https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/pickle-juice-muscle-cramps-cycling/ Toolbox: Muscle cramps have ended countless races - but dehydration isn't always to blame. Here's what current research says about pickle juice, neuromuscular fatigue, and one of cycling's most painful problems.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/pickle-juice-muscle-cramps-cycling/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-17-philipsen-wins/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:22:49 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-17-philipsen-wins/ RACE REPORT: Jasper Philipsen finally claimed his first victory of the 2026 Tour de France after one of the most chaotic stages of the race. Mathieu van der Poel animated the breakaways before delivering a textbook lead-out that allowed his Belgian teammate to sprint to victory in Voiron, while Mads Pedersen, Jasper Stuyven and Ben Healy helped turn Stage 17 into an unforgettable tactical battle.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-17-philipsen-wins/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-16-evenepoel-time-trial/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:17:43 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-16-evenepoel-time-trial/ RACE REPORT: Remco Evenepoel produced a spectacular display to win the only individual time trial of the 2026 Tour de France Stage 16. The Belgian World Champion dominated the demanding 26.1km course from Évian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains, beating Tadej Pogačar by 14 seconds while Florian Lipowitz's Tour ended after a heavy crash.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-16-evenepoel-time-trial/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/tour-de-france-2026-stage-15-vingegaard-crash-pidcock-penalty-doping/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:15:49 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/tour-de-france-2026-stage-15-vingegaard-crash-pidcock-penalty-doping/ It's Tour de France Rest Day #2 and we've got all the news you need: Following a 2 a.m. doping control knock, Jonas Vingegaard's Stage 15 crash reignites debate over cycling's anti-doping regime and how to explain it to non-fans. Tom Pidcock gets hammered with doubled penalties for pushing off a car, wiping out his mountain points gains. Mike offers bold predictions for the Tour's final week, forecasting an Evenepoel time trial win, a van der Poel stage, and Pogačar holding the podium top spot. Elsewhere, Zoe Bäckstedt claims overall victory at the Baloise Ladies Tour, and Wout van Aert trains hard in Livigno ahead of his Vuelta a España return.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/tour-de-france-2026-stage-15-vingegaard-crash-pidcock-penalty-doping/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-15-evenepoel-wins-solaison/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:46:53 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-15-evenepoel-wins-solaison/ RACE REPORT: Remco Evenepoel claimed the biggest road stage victory of his Tour career by outsprinting Tadej Pogačar and Isaac Del Toro atop Plateau de Solaison. The dramatic first Alpine stage was overshadowed by Jonas Vingegaard's race-ending crash, a moment that could redefine the battle for Yellow.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-15-evenepoel-wins-solaison/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-the-yellow-jersey-le-maillot-jaune/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:01:21 +0000 Leslie Reissner https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-the-yellow-jersey-le-maillot-jaune/ In Le Maillot Jaune, author Peter Cossins dives deep into the legends, rivalries, and stories behind this iconic Tour de France garment. PEZ's Leslie Reissner offers his own insights on why this beautifully written book offers a compelling look at what it means to wear the most famous jersey in cycling.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-the-yellow-jersey-le-maillot-jaune/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/tour-de-pez-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-tour-retro/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:01:48 +0000 Edmond Hood https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/tour-de-pez-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-tour-retro/ The world is a different place, thanks to Covid-19 our lives have changed. It's Tour de France time and Ed Hood should have been 'Roadside' in France back in 2020, but was at home in Scotland reminiscing over the good and the not so good points of the Tour.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/tour-de-pez-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-tour-retro/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/riding-le-markstein-grand-ballon-tour-de-france-vosges/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:47:44 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/riding-le-markstein-grand-ballon-tour-de-france-vosges/ Le Markstein looks manageable on paper—but after riding it firsthand, PEZ discovers why this Vosges climb earns its fearsome Tour de France reputation. A memorable ride over Le Markstein, Grand Ballon and Col Amic blends spectacular cycling with history and stunning mountain scenery.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/riding-le-markstein-grand-ballon-tour-de-france-vosges/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/latestnews/gear-break-direction-paris-tifosi-lapierre-look-mywhoosh/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:45:19 +0000 Andy Rohrer https://pezcyclingnews.com/latestnews/gear-break-direction-paris-tifosi-lapierre-look-mywhoosh/ This week, as Gear Break heads direction Paris, we introduce a new Tifosi lens, French bicycles and French terrain in MyWhoosh, along with new gravel shoes and tires. Allez!]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/latestnews/gear-break-direction-paris-tifosi-lapierre-look-mywhoosh/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-14-pogacar-wins-le-markstein/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:44:02 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-14-pogacar-wins-le-markstein/ RACE REPORT: Tadej Pogačar delivered another devastating climbing performance, attacking on the Col du Haag to win Stage 14 at Le Markstein. Isaac del Toro finished second, Paul Seixas continued his breakout Tour with third, and Jonas Vingegaard limited his losses after another fierce mountain battle in the Vosges.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-2026-stage-14-pogacar-wins-le-markstein/feed/ 0