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Spring racing is in full swing across North America, bringing with it the usual pre-race nerves and tactical debates among riders. Many assume amateur racing is pure chaos, where strategy takes a back seat to brute force. But the truth is, smart tactics can make all the differenceespecially when others underestimate their importance. Whether you’re racing solo or on a team, understanding how to read the peloton, conserve energy, and time your moves can turn unpredictable races into opportunities for success. Heres how to simplify the chaos and take control of your next race.Throughout my career, reading races and team leadership became one of my biggest assets as a pro. And so, when I work with individual coaching clients and…

Gear Break: Topeak Lineup Stand Max, Fizik Vento Antares R3 saddle, introducing the BlackHeart Gravel Ti, Kogel Bearings unveils the Kolossos ST: Performance without the price tag, tinkerers rejoice: Bike upgrades come to the Zwift Drop Shop and Hover Air drone for capturing your rides!Topeak Lineup Stand Max+According to Topeak:Durable, tubular folding stand for storing and displaying bicycles. A spring-loaded arm stabilizes the rear wheel and adjustable tire roller accepts 20mm road tires up to 3.25″ wide mountain bike tires. Fits most road bikes, mountain bikes, or eBikes.Chuck Pea PEZ sez:If leaning your bike up against a wall isn’t your idea of bike storage (or doesn’t still well with your significant other), the Topeak Lineup Stand Max+ may be just…

Everfun Hydration Backpack – $ 44.99 – $ 54.99Staying hydrated on long rides, hikes, or outdoor adventures is essential, and the Everfun Hydration Backpack offers a convenient solution. More than just a small backpack, this pack features an integrated hydration bladder, allowing you to carry up to 3 liters of waterfar more than standard water bottles. With a durable, water-resistant design, multiple storage compartments, and a comfortable fit, its built for endurance athletes, bikepackers, and adventurers who need reliable hydration on the go. PEZ took the 2-liter version for a spinheres what we found.Per the manufacturer:The hiking bag features high-density nylon fabric and a built-in rain cover – ideal for rainy activities. The reflective strips keep you visible in low-light…

In this weeks AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Better ideas for cycling broadcasting, Pog’s legend grows, new women’s rivalries, is One Cycling “imminent?” Lappartient’s future, Trump Looks to World Cup and Olympics…# Catch up on pro cycling and its context within the broader world of sports with AIRmail Analysis, Insight and Reflections from The Outer Line. You can subscribe to AIRmail here, and check out The Outer Lines extensive library of articles on the governance and economics of cycling here. #Key Takeaways:How Current Broadcasting Trends Can Help CyclingPogaars Legend Continues to GrowOne Cycling Seems Anything but ImminentWill Lappartient Stick It Out With the UCI?Trump Looks to the Olympics and World CupCycling on…

Lachlan Morton is no stranger to pushing boundaries, but his latest challenge took ultra-endurance cycling to a whole new level. In September 2024, the EF Education-EasyPost rider set out to break the Around-Australia cycling record, covering over 14,200 km in less than 40 days. Battling extreme heat, exhaustion, and the relentless Australian outback, Mortons journeycaptured in the feature-length film The Great Southern Countryshowcases his endurance, determination, and unique approach to long-distance riding. Heres a look at how he took on one of the toughest endurance challenges ever attempted.Australia’s Lachlan Morton rides for the UCI World Tour team EF Education First-Easy Post but his career as a cyclist has taken a very different direction from what he might have envisaged when…

Montreals Salon du Vlo is back for 2025, bringing together cycling enthusiasts, industry leaders, and the latest gear under one roof. As one of Canadas top bike shows, its a great place to explore the latest cycling technology, discover new trends, and connect with fellow riders. Whether you’re into road, gravel, or commuting, theres something for everyone. Pez paid a visit and here’s what we found…Winters can be long and cold and hard in Canada so it was with considerable pleasure that we looked forward to a momentary escape, heading down the highway to Montreal for the largest bicycle show in Canada. Of course, the trip was not made easy as the region had had two major snowfalls only a…

Omloop Race Report: The first ‘real’ race of the season, the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, surprisingly finished with a bunch sprint and in a close fought lunge for the line, it was Uno-X Mobility’s Sren Wrenskjold who got the better of Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck).The first Classic to Sren WrenskjoldSren Wrenskjold (Uno-X Mobility) won the 2025 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. A large group thundered into Ninove for a bunch sprint and in the battle for victory it was Wrenskjold proved to be faster than Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck).It was close, but Wrenskjold got it from Magnier and PhilipsenOmloop Het Nieuwsblad ParcoursAfter the team presentation in the Kuipke velodrome in Gent and the unofficial start,…

Every cyclist wants to improve, and with so much sport science research available, its tempting to apply every new finding to your training. But are pro-level insights always relevant to amateur riders? Understanding how to interpret scientific studiesand knowing what actually applies to youcan make a huge difference in your performance. In this article, well break down how to sift through the data and train smarter, not just harder.Who is driving sport science? Should elite pros be adopting the latest scientific findings? And should we as everyday athletes be trying to emulate what the pros are doing?Every month, it seems another major innovation in training science or nutrition is upon us. Weve seen big bold claims about nitrate supplementation, polarized…