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Landyachtz Reform Saddle, Silca’s Tattico Bluetooth pump, Oakley’s ARO Helmets and Yamaha’s latest E-Bikes… It’s Interbike 2017!

Designed for going uphill but also excellent for hot rides, the Castelli Climber's 2.0 jersey and Inferno bibshorts have proven worthy accomplices to my summer exploits. Here's my full review, with a long-term look at the bibshorts.

Pez reviews the lightweight, strong & portable OttoLock bicycle lock from OttoDesignworks.com in Portland.

Gear Review: Classic looks, fully perforated and lightly padded, Lizard Skins makes the logical jump from grips to gloves with the Aramus Classic.

It's no secret Tom Ritchey loves steel. We spoke at length about why he feels steel is the optimal material for a bike frame, and how after 40 years building frames, this age-old wunder-material has come back into vogue. Here's a fly-by video of his Logic Road steel bike...

Catlike takes it's name from Pepe del Ramo’s inheritance of his fathers racing passion and his nickname “El Gato”. Their top line Mixino road helmet hits the review bench.

Over the many years of coaching athletes of all levels, I’ve often tried to identify what makes certain riders successful and others not. Of course, the definition of success ultimately has to be defined by the athletes themselves. What may be defined as a success by one athlete may be a complete failure by another…

It is rare that we get to see the true physiological data of elite athletes at the very physical peaks of their careers. After his second Tour victory in 2015, scientists got to independently put Chris Froome through a battery of physiological testing, and the results have now been officially published.

We know that exercise and an active lifestyle provides huge benefits to our overall health. But even something as positive as exercise can become addictive and take over our lives for the worse. What are the risk and risk factors for exercise addiction in recreational cyclists?

We are two weeks into the 2017 Vuelta a España and the 40,2 km time trial later today (Tuesday), September the 5th. While the non-contenders will generally be treating it as a semi-rest day and take it as easily as it is ever possible in pro cycling, the GC battle will be massive here. But are there fundamental differences in pacing strategy between elite riders and lower category riders?

Sidi stands out in Bergen, especially with their young aces. Sidi is looking at their numbers from the road cycling World Championships that just wrapped up in Bergen.

Starting on Tuesday, Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka will take on Giro della Toscana with eight strong and very motivated riders. With its European base in Lucca, Italy, the team will be on familiar roads during the two-days event.

Double Italian competition for NIPPO Vini Fantini team, engaged in Giro della Toscana, scheduled for 26 and 27 of September, and Coppa Sabatini the 28 of September. 8 the #OrangeBlue riders ready to compete, with Damiano Cunego and Marco Canola the leaders designed.

After the Bergen’s World Champs, Team Bahrain Merida will be next Tuesday at the start of Giro di Toscana. Two stages and after on Thursday the boys will face the 65th edition of the Coppa Sabatini.

We're long time fans of the Garda Bike Hotel - family run hospitality as only the Italians can offer, top notch riding for all levels, excellent location in the wine country near Verona. But I thought maybe you'd like in a second opinion - so I talked with Calla Barras - serious cyclist and serious traveller - about what makes the Garda Bike Hotel one of Italy's best bike hotels.

The ErgVideo team not only builds great software, but they travel to famous cycling destinations with a whole team to create their unique content. Their trip to some of cycling’s monumental climbs in the French Alps resulted in some of their best-ever ErgVideo editions.

The high point of the 2017 Le Tour de France was the mighty Col du Galibier at 2645m altitude. I "rode" it last year with Velo Classic Tours - maybe better to say I hauled my carcass up it. Here's a glimpse of the climb as I get inside 3km to the summit. It really is epic & awe inspiring - a must do.

This time next week - Saturday the 1st of July - the 2017 Tour de France will set off from Düsseldorf in Germany for the three week wheeled battle. As the 'Vaterland' is the home of some of the best sausages in the World, we look back at the Pez Grand Tour appreciation of the sausage.