New shoes! Not much can beat that. The Northwave Revolution shoes are the second pair from Northwave that I have tested. In April I reviewed the Northwave Veloce Extreme in a PEZ ‘Gear Break’, they are a top-end pair of cycling shoes, with a $€400 price tag. The Northwave Revolution are cheaper, around the €/$225 […]

Wout van Aert has changed his mind about the cyclocross World championships and will line up with the current rainbow jersey, Mathieu van der Poel on Sunday in France. We also have all the race reports, results and vidoes from the Santos Tour Down Under, UCI World Cup cyclocross races in Hoogerheide and Maasmechelen, Clàssica […]

PEZ reviews the Wahoo X SYSTM On Location series of virtual training rides, designed to make indoor cycling more realistic & entertaining. Why Go On Location From a boring obligation when the weather was bad to a high-resolution interactive fun experience, indoor cycling has grown with technology to an amazing extent. We can ride the […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Happening in “Southern California’s Cycling Capital”, August 1-2, 2025 The Big Bear Cycling Association (BBCA) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Tour de Big Bear in 2025. The Tour de Big Bear has solidified its status as a leading Gran Fondo in North America. Voted number […]

An Interview with Ed Hood: When you see the name Edmond Hood at the top of an article, you know you are going to get interesting, in-depth, and incisive writing. Ed had more experience at every level of the sport than just about anyone and everyone. Alastair Hamilton interviewed the ‘King of the Blackberry’ back […]

On Monday January 20, we lost our dear friend Ed Hood, a man who for over 15 years helped build and define this site’s unique place in the world of cycling media.  Ed suffered a severe stroke in Feb. 2022, which sadly brought an end to his pursuit documenting his great passion for cycle sport.  […]

Gear Break: Pas Normal Studios Mechanism cool weather kit, Chapter 2 Bikes RIRA and MANA5, JOIN Cycling app launches JOIN Running: A Strategic Cross-Training Feature for Cyclists, special offer for a more sustainable future from SCICON, Pashley launches the all-new Pashley Roadfinder – The new timeless all-rounder and dress like a wolf with JBC clothing. […]

In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: NCL dies, Maryland to add women’s event, TDU kicks off season, where is Caleb Ewan? INEOS developments, status of gravel and African racing… # Catch up on pro cycling – and its context within the broader world of sports […]

Today is a very sad EUROTRASH as we say good-bye to a very special friend – Ed Hood, who passed away on Sunday evening. As the road season gets going we have the first three stages of the Santos Tour Down Under with videos, reports and results. TOP STORY: Good-Bye Ed Hood Rider news: Sven […]

Thank you all for the incredible photos you submitted to the 2024 Ontario By Bike Photo Contest. We loved seeing all of your cycling outings and adventures and all the fun stops along the way from every corner of our beautiful province. Everyone has a different take on what they find inspiring exploring Ontario by […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Life Time Sea Otter Classic UNBOUND Qualification and Rising Star Focus The ultimate celebration of cycling returns with expanded gravel race options, premier brand showcases, and star athletes from the Life Time Grand Prix. The countdown to the 2025 Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental has officially begun. […]

As we roll into 2025, I find myself reflecting on an incredible milestone: The Cycling House is celebrating its 20th anniversary! If you had told me 20 years ago that we’d be here today, I wouldn’t have believed it. What started as a way to ride bikes and avoid a “real job” has grown into […]

Ed Hood’s life was a celebration of cycling, camaraderie, and adventure. A mentor, teammate, and friend, Ed’s passion for the sport was matched only by his generosity and love for life. From supporting budding cyclists with cutting-edge gear and heartfelt advice to chasing race routes across Europe with unyielding determination, Ed’s influence was profound and […]

Riding a bicycle on backroads and trails is actually, statistically speaking, quite safe. Still, it’s natural to feel anxious about “what ifs” when jumping into something new. The best way to cope with worry is to figure out what’s most likely to go wrong, make sure you’re prepared to deal with it, and then relax […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: Cycling has long been considered one of the top forms of exercise as it hits several parts of your body at the same time without the usual stresses and strains that come from other options. However, where this exercise really shines is when conducted by the elderly. In this post, […]

If you want to go ‘Full Zwift’ with your multi-gear home trainer, it has never been easier. With the Zwift Cog and Click, you can quickly swap your cassette and freewheel body for a single speed sprocket and with the Zwift click, you have virtual shifting. The video makes it look easy – And it […]

  We are excited to announce that Ken Podziba, CEO of Bike New York, received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden in recognition of his lifelong dedication to building a stronger nation through volunteer service.  Congratulations, Ken!   The post Ken Podziba receives the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on Bike […]

Indoor cycling has become a go-to training option for cyclists, especially during the colder months, but staying hydrated often takes a backseat to other performance strategies. In this Pez Toolbox article, we examine why hydration is vital for peak performance in indoor cycling, explore the unique challenges posed by controlled indoor environments, and share actionable […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: California Bicycle Racing (CBR) launched the 2025 CBR Criterium Series with its first race, the CBR #1 Dominguez Hills Criterium. Testing Fitness After the Off-Season As the opening criterium of the Southern California race calendar, the event provided riders with an opportunity to assess their fitness and skills after the […]

PEZ-man Alastair was recently at the Visma | Lease a Bike Training Camp in Alicante, Spain where he sat in on an interview with team leader Jonas Vingegaard, to hear what the World’s 2nd best rider had to say looking ahead to the 2025 Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and World Championships. The sound quality […]

Wout van Aert lost out on Sunday to the young European and Belgian champion, Thibau Nys in the UCI World Cup Cyclocross in Benidorm, plus the woman’s Santos Tour Down Under and the Villawood Men’s Classic in Australia – All with video, results, reports and ride quotes. TOP STORY: Will the 2029 Tour start in […]

Cycling’s manifold attractions include the drama of athletic competition, personal health and environmental benefits, breakthrough technologies, travel and tourism promotion, and, surprisingly often, a political dimension. Most of us are familiar with the bicycle’s enthusiastic acceptance by early feminists and in the United Kingdom the Clarion Cycling Club was named for a socialist newspaper and […]

While many Canadian cyclists may be fair weather riders, there is a large and growing contingent of cyclists that actively bike 12 months a year. In fact, from our most recent survey, 16% indicated they were year round cyclists and cycled through the harsher months, December to March. Whether it is for transportation or recreation, […]

Ex-Rider Interview: One of the worst Tour crashes that the rider remounted and finished the stage has to be when Juan Antonio Flecha and Johnny Hoogerland crashed through a barbed wire fence. Ed Hood caught up with Johnny to talk about old times… good and bad. “I’m never happier than when I’m writing.” ~ Ed […]

SoCalCycling.com – Your Cycling Source: The 2025 Southern California road racing season is set to kick off this weekend with the much-anticipated CBR Dominguez Hills Criterium. Known for its fast competition and fun atmosphere, this event marks the start of what promises to be an exciting and action-packed season of racing in SoCal. CBR Dominguez […]