Orlando Bloom has gotten quite into cycling the past few years. The Lord of the Rings actor owns multiple Festka bikes and frequently posts on Instagram about his rides. Before the pandemic, Bloom was living in Prague filming the Amazon series Carnival Row, where he was often photographed cycling in kit from brands such as Rapha […]
Going tubeless? Here are a few tips and tricks
by Nick Di Cristofaro Modern cycling technology can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when it comes to the recent trends in wheel and tire design. One trend that has become more prevalent is the usage of tubeless tires and wheels. This isn’t “new” technology but over the last few years, many tire and wheel manufactures have […]
From the Giro to Guadalupe: Damien Monier Gets PEZ’d!
Rider Interview: National champion, Grand Tour winner, WorldTour rider – Damien Monier… Where is the Frenchman now? Well, from winning a Giro d’Italia stage, he’s now winning the Tour of Guadeloupe and doing very nicely in Japan. Ed Hood found out more. Like PEZ? Why not subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive updates and […]
Review – Muc-Off C3 Ceramic Lube Dry Chain Lubricant
The Muc-Off C3 Ceramic Lube Dry Chain Lubricant is the latest bicycle chain lube released by the UK-based brand Muc-Off—the pioneering experts in bike lubes and cleaners. I have become a complete convert to using dry chain lubes for road and off-road bicycles—all year round. A dry wax-based lubricant offers lubrication for your bike’s chain […]
How to remove bike grease from clothes (+ 12 other essential kit care FAQs!)
Things you can do Washing your white jerseys and base layers separately from the rest of your laundry is a really simple way of keeping them white. Mixing colours in the machine may cause whites to turn grey or dull, as the colour may run from other garments. Also remember to avoid overfilling your washing […]
The Fast Group Training Ride: Hammer For Performance
Toolbox: Summer season is in full swing, and the local fast group training rides are moving into high speed. What’s the best way to approach these local hammer sessions, both for training and for performance? Like PEZ? Why not subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive updates and reminders on what’s cool in road cycling? […]
Hike & How Not to Iron a Patch
8/2/2020 0 Comments Some butt hiking caused an opening in a pair of shorts. Not wishing to dispose of the “seasoned” pair, I was ironing a patch over the opening while failing to realize the back of the iron was resting on the freaking shorts! For gosh sakes you idiot!!! My so far fruitless search […]
Review – Praxis Zayante Carbon M30 Direct Mount 4iiii Power Meter Crankset
Do not underestimate the upgrade that a carbon chainset and top-level bottom bracket will have to performance; the crankset of a bike is the primary power transmission tool, and its design therefore plays an integral role in the efficiency, feel, and performance of your bike. The Praxis Zayante Carbon Crankset is one of the best […]
The new face (mask) of pro road cycling
Saturday’s breathless return of WorldTour racing at Strade Bianche underscored the new reality of road competition in 2020. The events of the last five months added an odd taste to the relief and exuberance generated by the restart. Before the weekend even began there was the ominous sign of AG2R-La Mondiale’s Swiss rider Silvan Dillier […]
Kask releases new, sleeker version of its classic Mojito helmet
The third generation of Kask Mojito is here. Originally designed in 2011, the latest Kask Mojito is called the Mojito³ and features some interesting differences from previous designs. This helmet isn’t what will be used by INEOS (they’ll stick to the Kask Protone and the Valegro). Instead, Kask says the Mojito³ is a perfect all-around […]