https://pezcyclingnews.com/ What's Cool In Road Cycling Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:57:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pezcyclingnews.com/travel/cycling-riccione-italy-bike-holiday/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:34 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/travel/cycling-riccione-italy-bike-holiday/ TRAVEL: Everyone goes to Tuscany. It’s beautiful - and crowded. But for the past decade, I've found some of my best rides in a different corner of Italy. Riccione, on Italy’s Adriatic Coast, offers iconic climbs, medieval villages, incredible food and some of the best cycling roads in the country - all from one beachfront base.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/travel/cycling-riccione-italy-bike-holiday/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/vingegaard-grand-tour-history-giro-2026-cycling-news/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:59:27 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/vingegaard-grand-tour-history-giro-2026-cycling-news/ In this Monday's cycling news roundup, Jonas Vingegaard dishes on his 2026 Giro d'Italia in Rome, having become just the eighth rider to win all three Grand Tours. The Visma-Lease a Bike Dane dominated with five mountain stage wins. At the Giro Women, Lorena Wiebes was disqualified for a 20-gram bike weight violation, handing Elisa Balsamo the stage and pink jersey — who then won Stage 2 legitimately. Olav Kooij returned from injury to win on debut for Decathlon CMA CGM at Boucles de la Mayenne. The 2026 Tour de France route, starting in Barcelona, was previewed. Sofía Gómez Villafañe and Mads Würtz Schmidt won Unbound Gravel.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/vingegaard-grand-tour-history-giro-2026-cycling-news/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-21-milan-wins-roma/ Sun, 31 May 2026 17:09:04 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-21-milan-wins-roma/ After three weeks of mountains, crashes, tactical confusion and enough suffering to fill an entire cycling season, the Giro rolled into Rome for its last stage. Jonathan Milan finally got the sprint victory he had spent three weeks chasing, while Jonas Vingegaard officially sealed one of the most commanding Giro victories in recent memory. Video-Photos-Reaction]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-21-milan-wins-roma/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/2026-giro-ditalia-and-the-giro-express/ Sun, 31 May 2026 07:01:55 +0000 Leslie Reissner https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/2026-giro-ditalia-and-the-giro-express/ VIDEO Review: One of the great attractions of any of the Grand Tours is the opportunity to see an entire country. One can easily believe that the organizers of the Giro d'Italia, and their partners are better at promoting their country than the others. Il Bel Paese is a pretty easy sell. There is glorious scenery and that fabulous food.  But each edition brings the Giro Express video series. They take a deeper look at the towns and cities that mark the start and arrival of each stage.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/features/2026-giro-ditalia-and-the-giro-express/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/review-evolve-cima-road-bike/ Sat, 30 May 2026 18:35:49 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/review-evolve-cima-road-bike/ Can a Chinese carbon road bike really compete with the biggest names in cycling? I built up the Evolve Cima frameset with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 and hit the road to find out. Lightweight, fast, and surprisingly refined, this might be one of the best values in performance cycling today.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/review-evolve-cima-road-bike/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/pez-giro-ditalia-talk-bruce-biddle-new-zealand-rider/ Sat, 30 May 2026 16:01:48 +0000 Edmond Hood https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/pez-giro-ditalia-talk-bruce-biddle-new-zealand-rider/ As the 2026 Giro d'Italia gets ready for the finale in Roma on Sunday, we look back at the Giro d'Italia of the 70s with New Zealand's first Giro d'Italia rider - Bruce Biddle. He liked it so much he's still in 'La Bella Italia'.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/pez-giro-ditalia-talk-bruce-biddle-new-zealand-rider/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/gear-break-summer-begins-topeak-dynaplug-rocketespresso-castelli-assos/ Sat, 30 May 2026 16:01:13 +0000 Andy Rohrer https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/gear-break-summer-begins-topeak-dynaplug-rocketespresso-castelli-assos/ As summer now unofficially begins, Gear Break features high-performance tools, apparel, and premium upgrades to keep your riding on track. We’ve got you covered with Topeak’s clog-free valves and digital pocket inflator, Dynaplug’s Racer Pro, a new Castelli speed suit, an ASSOS x Db luggage collaboration, and a limited edition Rocket Espresso machine.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/gear-break-summer-begins-topeak-dynaplug-rocketespresso-castelli-assos/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/racing/2026-armed-forces-cycling-classic-preview/ Sat, 30 May 2026 15:07:02 +0000 PEZ Crew https://pezcyclingnews.com/racing/2026-armed-forces-cycling-classic-preview/ The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic rolls in Washington DC this weekend with deep international fields, returning champions, national jerseys and one of America’s fastest urban race weekends. Defending winners Dario Rapps and Marlies Mejias Garcia headline two days of Capitol Cup and Clarendon Cup action — with Kendall Ryan hungry for revenge after last year’s razor-close finish.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/racing/2026-armed-forces-cycling-classic-preview/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/jonas-vingegaard-wins-giro-stage-20/ Sat, 30 May 2026 14:06:20 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/jonas-vingegaard-wins-giro-stage-20/ If there were somehow still lingering doubts about who owns this Giro d’Italia, Jonas Vingegaard erased them for good on the slopes of Piancavallo. The Dane attacked on the final climb, rode clear with familiar calm, and powered to his fifth stage victory of the 2026 Giro — leaving only the ceremonial ride to Rome remaining.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/jonas-vingegaard-wins-giro-stage-20/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/pez-reviews-santini-unico-summer-2026-collection/ Fri, 29 May 2026 16:45:39 +0000 Alastair Hamilton https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/pez-reviews-santini-unico-summer-2026-collection/ Santini is amongst the world's best cycle clothing designers and manufacturers, and is one of our man in the Spanish sun, Alastair Hamilton's favourite brands. He looks ready for the summer in the Italian company's offering for 2026, but the form is still elusive.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/pez-reviews-santini-unico-summer-2026-collection/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-19-sepp-kuss-queen-stage-dolimites/ Fri, 29 May 2026 15:09:03 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-19-sepp-kuss-queen-stage-dolimites/ PEZ RACE REPORT: The Giro saved its nastiest day for late in the game - and Stage 19 delivered glorious Dolomite drama. After relentless climbing over Passo Giau and Falzarego, Sepp Kuss timed his move perfectly to win the queen stage while Jai Hindley climbed back onto the podium and Thymen Arensman cracked under pressure. Photos-Video-Full Report]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-19-sepp-kuss-queen-stage-dolimites/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-18-magnier-muro/ Thu, 28 May 2026 14:45:59 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-18-magnier-muro/ Just when it looked like the Muro di Ca’ del Poggio might finally hand the attackers their day, Paul Magnier had other ideas. The young Frenchman survived Giro cycling’s steep little wall in Veneto, got a perfectly timed lead-out from Jasper Stuyven, and powered to his third win of the 2026 Giro — reclaiming the ciclamino jersey in the process. Results-Video-Photos]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-18-magnier-muro/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/grand-tours-less-competitive-giro-2026-cycling-news/ Thu, 28 May 2026 05:17:29 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/grand-tours-less-competitive-giro-2026-cycling-news/ This cycling news roundup examines whether Grand Tours are becoming less competitive, finding that the Vuelta consistently delivers the tightest racing. The Antwerp Port Epic provided cobbled drama, with Per Strand Hagenes taking a brilliant late victory. Michael Valgren claimed an emotional Giro stage win after a four-year injury battle, crossing the line clutching his son's Pokémon charm. Thomas Dekker's naked Oklahoma incident continues to haunt him, causing a three-hour airport detention en route to Unbound Gravel. World Champion Magdeleine Vallieres gets a charming profile, while Giro domestique Simone Consonni made headlines grabbing roadside ice cream. The Spectrum Ride rounds out the week.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/grand-tours-less-competitive-giro-2026-cycling-news/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/travel/muro-di-ca-del-poggio-cycling-giro-climb/ Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:01 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/travel/muro-di-ca-del-poggio-cycling-giro-climb/ VIDEO: The 2026 Giro d'Italia stage 18 once again features one of the Vneteo's steepest climbs ever attempted by me.  It's called the Muro di Ca' del Poggio, and runs through the lush vineyards of the Prosecco region - where Italy's answer to French champagne is produced.  But hidden in there is one of the steepest climbs I've ridden -  - here's my on-bike look at this climb.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/travel/muro-di-ca-del-poggio-cycling-giro-climb/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-17-valgren-wins-in-andalo/ Wed, 27 May 2026 15:16:59 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-17-valgren-wins-in-andalo/ After the cold efficiency of Stage 16, the Giro delivered something entirely different on Wednesday: beautiful, unpredictable chaos. Stage 17 to Andalo featured attacks, tactical confusion, collapsing alliances and enough plot twists to fill a cycling documentary — before Michael Valgren timed his move perfectly to finally claim his first Grand Tour stage victory at age 34.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-17-valgren-wins-in-andalo/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/toolbox/cycling-detraining-vacation-fitness/ Tue, 26 May 2026 17:01:07 +0000 Scott Steele https://pezcyclingnews.com/toolbox/cycling-detraining-vacation-fitness/ For endurance athletes, maintaining fitness is a year-round commitment. However, life often calls for breaks, and vacations can disrupt a well-established training regimen. In this article, we’ll explore short-term detraining, its timescale, and how athletes can minimize the effects of time off from training while on vacation.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/toolbox/cycling-detraining-vacation-fitness/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/2026-giro-ditalia-week-3-route-guide/ Tue, 26 May 2026 16:03:49 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/2026-giro-ditalia-week-3-route-guide/ The easy talk is over. Week 3 of the Giro d’Italia is where dreams are defended, destroyed — or rewritten entirely. From the Swiss Alps of Carì to the brutal Dolomite queen stage over Passo Giau and one final summit showdown at Piancavallo, PEZ breaks down the decisive final six stages before the Giro rolls into Rome.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/2026-giro-ditalia-week-3-route-guide/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-16-vingegaard-cari/ Tue, 26 May 2026 14:59:36 +0000 Richard Pestes https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-16-vingegaard-cari/ RACE REPORT: The Giro crossed into Switzerland hoping the final rest day might restore some life to tired legs. Instead, Stage 16 only reinforced what’s becoming painfully obvious for everyone not named Jonas Vingegaard: this Giro is increasingly turning into a one-man show. On the brutal slopes to Carì, the Dane delivered another cold-blooded climbing lesson — and maybe ended the suspense altogether. Report-Photos-Video]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/giro-ditalia/giro-stage-16-vingegaard-cari/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/review-sweet-protection-falconer-aero-2vi-mips-helmet/ Mon, 25 May 2026 16:01:20 +0000 Chuck Peña https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/review-sweet-protection-falconer-aero-2vi-mips-helmet/ Can't decide between an aero or vented helmet? The Falconer Aero 2Vi is both. Snap on the detachable magnetic ventilation covers to maximize aerodynamics. Pop them off when you need maximized airflow. One helmet that does it all!]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/review-sweet-protection-falconer-aero-2vi-mips-helmet/feed/ 0 https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-roundup-giro-tour-2026/ Sun, 24 May 2026 18:40:19 +0000 Mike Fee https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-roundup-giro-tour-2026/ In today's EUROTrash cycling news roundup: a handy pronunciation guide for the Tour de France's likely big-three — Vingegaard, Pogačar, and rising star Paul Seixas — arrives just in time for July. Laurence Pithie claimed overall victory at the Four Days of Dunkirk, while Tom Pidcock extended his MTB dominance with a fifth straight World Cup win in Nové Město. Yara Kastelijn took the Vuelta a Burgos Femenina overall, and the Lidl Deutschland Tour announced its 2026 route. Meanwhile, the Giro d'Italia was overtaken by its strangest controversy yet: "Pee-Gate," with Victor Campenaerts at the center of a very unsavory bidon story.]]> https://pezcyclingnews.com/eurotrash/cycling-news-roundup-giro-tour-2026/feed/ 0