https://pezcyclingnews.com/ What's Cool In Road Cycling Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:01:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-across-the-line/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:01:22 +0000 Leslie Reissner https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-across-the-line/ The story is from the athlete's perspective entirely.  After her initial successes, first in weight loss, then in actual sports accomplishment, Sue Reynolds made the decision that she wanted to train like an Olympian, to advance beyond what age-grouper do.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-bookshelf-across-the-line/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/belgian-grand-tour-winner-johan-de-muynck-interview/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:01:29 +0000 Edmond Hood https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/belgian-grand-tour-winner-johan-de-muynck-interview/ The late 70s and early 80s was a great time for cycling, there were many 'heroes of the road', not just Eddy Merckx, but a load of Belgians and Italians. Johan De Muynck was a classy rider, but he was up against the system that kept the top men... at the top. Ed Hood finds out more. ]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/belgian-grand-tour-winner-johan-de-muynck-interview/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-between-tours-wahoo-castelli-bobandbrad-maxxis-continental/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:01:41 +0000 Andy Rohrer https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-between-tours-wahoo-castelli-bobandbrad-maxxis-continental/ Gear Break is between tours. But, we are still rolling with six fresh finds: Wahoo's revamped training app, a travel-ready short from Castelli, a heated massage gun, new Maxxis gravel rubber, an anti-microbial bottle from Fabric, and a look back at Continental's stellar TDFF campaign.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-between-tours-wahoo-castelli-bobandbrad-maxxis-continental/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/latestnews/eurotrash-vollering-pogacar-uci-rankings-vuelta-preview/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:01:42 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/latestnews/eurotrash-vollering-pogacar-uci-rankings-vuelta-preview/ Demi Vollering and Tadej Pogačar sit atop the UCI rankings after Tour de France Femmes and Tour de France victories, though the underlying numbers hold some surprises — Jonas Vingegaard in third despite a Tour DNF, and Mathieu van der Poel ranked lower than his highlight-reel wins suggest. With the Femmes wrapped, the calendar rolls on toward Worlds in Montréal and Il Lombardia, while Leadville, the Vuelta route's tourism push through Monaco and Granada, and confirmed GP de Québec/Montréal wildcards round out the news. Plus: transfer moves for Mikel Landa, Mauro Schmid, and others heading into 2027 squads.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/latestnews/eurotrash-vollering-pogacar-uci-rankings-vuelta-preview/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/col-de-la-madone-top-ride-france/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:01:19 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/col-de-la-madone-top-ride-france/ The Col de la Madone may not be the Alps' highest or steepest climb, but few roads combine spectacular Mediterranean scenery, quiet mountain roads, historic villages and a thrilling 25-kilometre descent quite like this Côte d'Azur classic. Here's what it's like to ride one of southern France's most memorable rides from Menton to the summit and back.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/col-de-la-madone-top-ride-france/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/lactate-gels-cycling-science-explained/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:01:24 +0000 Alex Winnicki https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/lactate-gels-cycling-science-explained/ A new lactate gel quietly appeared in the WorldTour during the Tour de France, sparking plenty of curiosity. But what exactly is lactate, why has it been misunderstood for decades, and could supplementing it actually improve cycling performance? We separate the science from the marketing and examine whether lactate gels are the next breakthrough—or simply the latest nutrition trend.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/lactate-gels-cycling-science-explained/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/john-thomson-tour-de-france-2026-photo-gallery-part-1/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:01:40 +0000 John Thomson https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/john-thomson-tour-de-france-2026-photo-gallery-part-1/ Our photographer John Thomson has been in France for the "La Grande Boucle" and has sent us his first batch of three from Paris and Thonon-les-Bains. PEZ is pleased to present his Tour de France gallery from "La Belle France".]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/john-thomson-tour-de-france-2026-photo-gallery-part-1/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/best-tour-de-france-decade-vuelta-burgos-pologne-2026/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:48:29 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/best-tour-de-france-decade-vuelta-burgos-pologne-2026/ This cycling news roundup asks: Was the 2026 Tour de France Femmes the best Tour in a decade — men's or women's? We make the case, weighing it against Pogačar's 2020 heist and Bernal's 2019 hailstorm miracle. Elsewhere: Felix Gall survives a late Burgos regroup to take the overall on Lagunas de Neila, while Marco Brenner blindsides the GC favorites with a time-trial coup at the Tour de Pologne. Sarah Gigante is finally back training at full intensity after her "lost year." João Almeida's brutal 2026 continues with a Pologne crash and abandon. And Gianni Moscon picks up another yellow card — and a stage disqualification — in Burgos.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/best-tour-de-france-decade-vuelta-burgos-pologne-2026/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-9-vollering-wins-tour/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:54:47 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-9-vollering-wins-tour/ RACE REPORT: Demi Vollering produced a champion's ride on the final stage into Nice, dropping Kasia Niewiadoma on the last ascent of the Col d'Èze before soloing to victory. The Dutch star claimed Stage 9, the yellow jersey, and her second Tour de France Femmes title after one of the closest and most dramatic editions of the race.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-9-vollering-wins-tour/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-at-the-movies-grinta-the-eros-poli-story/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:01:01 +0000 Leslie Reissner https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-at-the-movies-grinta-the-eros-poli-story/ In May 2012 I was in Verona, Italy, for my own riding and for the team time trial of that year's Giro d'Italia. At an event in the city, I was greeting by an extremely tall and quite distinguished looking Italian gentleman who grabbed my hand and introduced himself.  "I am Eros Poli. I won the stage up Mont Ventoux" he said.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/pez-at-the-movies-grinta-the-eros-poli-story/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/review-wahoo-kickr-core-2-with-zwift-cog-and-click/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:00:08 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/review-wahoo-kickr-core-2-with-zwift-cog-and-click/ Discover how the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 with Zwift Cog and Click delivers a seamless indoor cycling experience — easy setup, quiet ride, and smart performance.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/review-wahoo-kickr-core-2-with-zwift-cog-and-click/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-mosaic-liv-dmt-adidas-bianchi-look/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:01:09 +0000 Andy Rohrer https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-mosaic-liv-dmt-adidas-bianchi-look/ Sunset is getting earlier each day, now. But it’s still summer and we're bringing you the latest tech to keep you riding fast: Mosaic’s new GT i55, Liv's aero helmet, special edition DMT shoes, and so much more.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec-cycling-gear-reviews/gear-break-mosaic-liv-dmt-adidas-bianchi-look/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/the-best-of-ed-the-pez-top-heroes-of-all-time/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:30:43 +0000 Edmond Hood https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/the-best-of-ed-the-pez-top-heroes-of-all-time/ When we were younger we all had heroes, but as the years pass that changes to an admiration of a person's style, personality and in this case, cycling ability. Ed Hood took a poll of his chums and the PEZ crew to find the 'Top Cycling Heroes of All Time' (in our humble opinion). ]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/the-best-of-ed-the-pez-top-heroes-of-all-time/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/riding-mont-ventoux-tour-de-france-climb/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:15:03 +0000 Chris Selden https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/riding-mont-ventoux-tour-de-france-climb/ Mont Ventoux once again proved why it's cycling's most legendary climb when Kasia Niewiadoma conquered the Giant of Provence on Stage 7 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Inspired by her unforgettable ride, we look back at PEZ's own Chris Selden tackling the same brutal ascent—22 kilometres of suffering, history, and unforgettable memories.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-travel/riding-mont-ventoux-tour-de-france-climb/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/time-trial-pacing-strategy-even-power-vs-variable-power/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:10:23 +0000 Stephen Cheung https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/time-trial-pacing-strategy-even-power-vs-variable-power/ Modern stage racing is increasingly won against the clock—but what's the fastest way to pace a time trial? This week's Toolbox explores whether steady power or strategic surges produce the quickest ride, examining the latest sports science on pacing strategies, accelerations, fast starts, and why the answer changes depending on the length of your time trial.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/cycling-training-nutrition-recovery-pez-toolbox/time-trial-pacing-strategy-even-power-vs-variable-power/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-8-vollering-attack/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:06:55 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-8-vollering-attack/ Stage 8 looked destined for the sprinters until Demi Vollering launched a devastating late attack on the climbs into Nice. The Dutch star dropped yellow jersey Kasia Niewiadoma, distanced Marlen Reusser, and turned the general classification upside down in one of the most dramatic finales of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-8-vollering-attack/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/racing/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-7-niewiadoma-wins-ventoux/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:33:23 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/racing/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-7-niewiadoma-wins-ventoux/ Kasia Niewiadoma produced the ride of the Tour de France Femmes, attacking with nine kilometres remaining on Mont Ventoux before soloing to victory and the yellow jersey. Demi Vollering finished second after finally dropping Marlen Reusser, but both paid dearly for their tactical hesitation on the Giant of Provence.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/racing/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-7-niewiadoma-wins-ventoux/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/first-tour-de-france-femmes-lausanne-photo-diary/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:16:44 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/first-tour-de-france-femmes-lausanne-photo-diary/ From a scenic train ride across Switzerland to the deafening finish-line crowds in Lausanne, Zoe Pestoni captures her unforgettable first day covering the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the people, pressure, emotion, and excitement that make cycling's biggest women's race unlike any other sporting event.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/first-tour-de-france-femmes-lausanne-photo-diary/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/tadej-pogacar-vuelta-announcement-eurotrash/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:01:28 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/tadej-pogacar-vuelta-announcement-eurotrash/ This EuroTrash roundup leads with Sigrid Haugset's history-making 88.5km solo breakaway at the Tour de France Femmes, set against a compendium of cycling's great ultra-breakaways from Van Vleuten to Voeckler. Elsewhere: Tadej Pogačar confirms he's racing the Vuelta a España, all but ending Primož Roglič's hopes of a record fifth title; Jonathan Milan completes a hat-trick at the Tour de Pologne; Oscar Onley and Visma trade stage wins at the Vuelta a Burgos; Fabio Jakobsen makes a surprise mid-season jump to Visma; Factor Bikes debuts a SpongeBob-themed bike at the Femmes; and La Vuelta lands an official mango sponsor.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/tadej-pogacar-vuelta-announcement-eurotrash/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-6-kim-le-court/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:53:16 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-6-kim-le-court/ Kim Le Court claimed Stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes after surviving a relentless series of attacks before outsprinting an elite eight-rider breakaway in Tournon-sur-Rhône. Elisa Longo Borghini and Puck Pieterse completed the podium, while Marlen Reusser safely retained the yellow jersey.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-femmes-2026-stage-6-kim-le-court/feed/ 0