Featured in PezCycling News: Pro-Level Cooling for Everyday Cyclists
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Featured on PezCycling News: How Kembag Is Changing the Hot-Weather Riding Game
July 31, 2026 — By the Kembag Team
Beat-the-heat season is officially here, and the cycling tech world is taking notice!
We are thrilled to share that the Kembag Strapless Cycling Cooling Pack was featured in PezCycling News' "Gear Break: July End" Tech & Spec roundup. Recognized alongside cycling innovations like new Dura-Ace wheels and pro-peloton optics, Kembag stood out as an accessible, pro-inspired cooling solution that any rider can use.
What PezCycling News Had to Say
In their tech spotlight, PezCycling News highlighted Kembag as an active cooling system you don't need to be a WorldTour pro to use.
For years, pro riders have stuffed improvised ice socks down their jerseys during blistering Grand Tour stages. But for everyday riders, traditional ice vests are far too bulky, heavy, and restrictive for active riding, while homemade ice socks shift around, create drag, and soak your chamois.
That’s where Kembag changes the equation:
"An active cooling system that you don't need to be pro to use."
— Andy Rohrer, PezCycling News
Why Cyclists Are Upgrading Their Heat Setup
When temperatures climb past 90°F (32°C), your body redirects massive amounts of blood flow to the skin to stay cool, leaving less oxygen for your working muscles. Lowering your core temperature isn't just about comfort—it's about protecting your power output and stamina.
Here is why gear editors and cyclists alike are turning to Kembag:
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Zero Straps, Zero Restriction: Weighing just 29 grams, Kembag hooks neatly into standard jersey pockets or under bib straps. No chest harnesses, no chafing, and no restricted breathing.
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Targeted Spine Cooling: Places up to 1.1 liters of ice flat against your upper spine—a key thermal zone for rapid heat reduction.
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Controlled Moisture: Designed with a dual setup that keeps ice off direct skin while controlling condensation, so you get sustained cooling without soaking your gear.
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Aerodynamic & Tidy: Tucks completely flush against your back, maintaining a clean visual profile without disrupting airflow.
Engineered in Texas, Proven in the Heat
Born out of scorching summer rides in Houston, Texas, Kembag was created to solve a simple problem: stopping summer heat from cutting rides short. Whether you are tackling hot interval sessions, grinding through summer gravel races, or crushing indoor trainer workouts, staying cool shouldn't require heavy gear.
A huge thank you to PezCycling News for spotlighting our mission to keep cyclists cool!