Giro di Pez: To The Rooftop! Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:53:27 AM PT
It’s good to be back online from the press room here at the stage 6 finish in Peschici. After yesterday’s big journey clear across the country, I’m recharged and ready to join the fray, and once again today did not disappoint – starting with dinner last night, a ride along the coast this morning, and an awesome view point for today’s finish… More....
Giro’08 St.6: Visconti’s Big Break! Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:27:44 AM PT
Aaah, we haven’t had one of these for a while! A Grand Tour peloton turns a blind eye as a monster escape screams up the road and rewrites the general classification. Somewhere, Claudio Chiapucci is smiling ….. as a younger Italian hero lives the dream. Full Story....
EuroTrash Thursday! Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:34:52 AM PT
Ciao Bella! It’s the Giro and PEZ are in the thick of the action in beautiful Italy. We’ve got the wrap from the week as well as all the bone breaks and bickering. So before you check out the Distrazioni del Giorno, you better check out the EuroTrash! More....
Giro Di Adam: Happy High Road Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:18:10 AM PT
Whilst the rest of Scotland’s manhood watched Glasgow Rangers play Zinit Saint Petersburg in the final of the Uefa soccer Cup final, our man Ed Hood gave his cell phone account another hammering, as he interviewed High Road’s Adam Hansen on the day that Oleg Tinkoff’s dream finally came true, thanks to Pavel Brutt. More....
Giro'08 St.5 - Brute Force Gets It For Brutt Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:53:48 AM PT
It's not too terribly often that a break this early in a Grand Tour manages to go the distance, but it happened, and the finale was nothing short of spectacular as Tinkoff's Pavel Brutt managed to wrest free of his breakmates after David Millar's chain snapped just outside of the ultimo chilometro, just ahead of the ravaging field. More....
WIN With the POWER & SPEED Cycling Sweeps! Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:59:41 PM PT
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Giro di Pez: Expect The Unforgettable Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:35:09 AM PT
My drive from Agrigento to today’s start in Pizzo took close to 12 hours, the B&B had sketchy internet, and now I’m up the road in Cosenza, watching the stage end on tv… But chasing the Giro isn’t just about a bike race, it’s a an experience of another kind, there's always something new to be learned... More....
Toolbox: Fatigue and Riding Styles Monday, May 12, 2008 11:13:52 PM PT
Every spring it happens. After a winter of mostly solo rides either commuting or indoors on the trainer doing intervals, the first few group rides of the year are just brutal reawakenings to the realities of the highly variable nature or racing. What are the neuromuscular differences, if any, between hard constant efforts and group races? More....
Giro'08 St.4: Cavendish Gets His First! Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:43:22 AM PT
It looked like it would be another day for the sprinters - one of the few and proud profiles conducive to the fast twitchers - and we were not disappointed as young Mark Cavendish showed once again that he isn't the future - he's now. More....
Giro’08 St.3: Battling Bennati Beats Bruised Bunch! Monday, May 12, 2008 11:09:01 AM PT
Today was billed as one of the few days for the sprinters and it didn’t disappoint! Names like McEwen, Cavendish and Zabel where the bookmaker’s choice for the win, Daniele Bennati wasn’t on the tip of many people’s tongues, but he showed the sprint specialist what it was all about on a day that staying upright was the hardest thing to do! More....
Giro di PEZ: In The Gods' Valley Sunday, May 11, 2008 12:37:09 PM PT
Last night was another late one… I made it out of the press room at 10, back to the hotel at 10:30, shower and out to dinner at 11:00, then stopped in for a night cap at a local enoteca – and next thing I know, it’s 2:30 for lights out. Needless to say, today’s start was somewhat sluggish, but I’m now in Agrigento awaiting the finish. More....
When The Pez gave me the call to review some kit, he knew that the mention of tartan would get this proud Scotsman onboard! Impsport's clothing range for the Braveheart Cycling Fund, a charity aimed at supporting and developing the next generation of Scottish peloton heroes, was duly sent north for a rigorous examination! More....
Short of riding without my helmet or actually breaking decency laws, nothing makes me feel more naked on the bike than not having my bike computer along for the ride. The Polar CS200cad is an excellent balance between comprehensive functionality with download capability on one hand, and sleek styling and ease of installation and use on the other hand. More....
Great Head: Bell Sweep R and Limar’s 969 Thursday, May 01, 2008 9:23:06 AM PT
It’s been a little while since we balanced some bean bounce barriers, so in roll Bell Sports Sweep R and Limar’s 969. Both in Red schemes (as that’s the next Hot Project bike color) and both sporting big vents and little weight… More....
PEZ Test: LOOK's 586 Monday, April 28, 2008 11:49:00 AM PT
The newest ride from French brand LOOK is their 586 Origin – it’s mono-bloc carbon frame is the lightest in the line, and the whole package is sexy, great riding, and priced relatively affordably. While weight has been reduced, ride quality has not been sacrificed – that is if you want a bike you can ride all day and still feel comfortable on. More....
Toolbox: Building Self-Confidence Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:29:05 AM PT
If Yogi Berra were a cyclist, here’s what he’d say: cycling is 90% mental, and the other half is physical. Yet with enough self-confidence, our minds tend to stay out of the way, and we have the freedom to perform to our potential. The mentally fit cyclist knows how to assess, maintain, and build self-confidence to improve fun and performance on the bike. More....
ToolBox: Indoor Training Efficiencies Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:51:55 AM PT
I often hear from cyclists who would like to race but “just don’t have enough time to train.” Even if you never plan to race, you can still see significant improvements in your riding with a limited time budget. More....
Top Rides: Brasstown Bald Friday, April 25, 2008 8:32:33 AM PT
In 2006 I had the good fortune/ misfortune to ride the Tour de Georgia Stage 5 route from Helen to Brasstown Bald - the highest point in Georgia. I’d heard this climb was tough, but really had no idea what I was getting into. When this sucker pitches to 20%, the ol’ pain-o-meter goes off the scale… More....
Giro Di Adam: The Joys Of Sicily Monday, May 12, 2008 9:07:39 AM PT
As the Giro winds around Sicily, PEZ has a man right there in the heart of the peloton; Aussie Elite TT champion, High Road’s Adam Hansen. He took time to talk to Ed Hood after the Cobra had struck on Stage Two. More....
It’s been some time since our last Homeboy Diary and the illuminating glimpses into the lives of young riders living the dream of chasing a pro contract. Sim Green has been racing with a Bouygues Telecom feeder team in France for a couple years, and has unselfishly agreed to let us in on his racing life … More....
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