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Tour de Pez: In The Land Of Money!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:21:32 GMT

Message by Gordan Cameron
TDF Teams Presentation: Monaco means money, lots of money, and when you ask people for an adjective to describe the place they'll say wealthy ... or expensive! I won't speculate how far the Pez budget will stretch if I get mysteriously misdirected back from the Tour de France launch via the famous Casino... but why would I when there's a bike race launch to cover?!

Tour de Pez: Saxo Waxes TDF

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:37:24 GMT

Message by Gordan Cameron
It's always fun and games when Bjarne Riis hits the stage for a pre-Tour press conference, but most of today's belly laughs came courtesy of good ol' Jens Voigt with a couple of cracking one-liners and no messing put-downs. PEZ is live at the Tour, and here's report 'num�ro un'.

TdF'09: PEZ Picks The Contenders!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:50:48 GMT

Message by Jered Gruber
As the clock winds down to the Tour start, the favorites are quietly readying themselves for their respective Yellow Jersey runs. And for our part, no pre-Tour frenzy would be complete without a closer look at the riders that should animate the general classification for the next three weeks. Let's take a gander at the possibilities.

Tour de France Through The Decades: The 70's!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:39:08 GMT

Message by Edmond Hood
Sunday July 20th 1969; that�s 40 years ago now but I remember it clearly as the day that I first became aware of professional bicycle racing � I was 14 years-old. I walked in to the living room of our little flat in Kirkcaldy, Scotland and glanced at the black and white TV in the corner; the evening news had just begun and the picture was of a cycling track with the stands crammed to capacity.

EuroTrash Thursday!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 01:45:29 GMT

Message by Matt Conn
It�s Casino Royale, Tour de France style as the world�s biggest bike race descends on the principality of Monaco. The team presentations and press conference will fill the next two days, but before we get to that there is some serious Pre-Tour Trash to sift through.

Meet the PEZ Crew: Gordan Cameron

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 06:14:49 GMT

Message by Alastair Hamilton
This is Gordan�s second year �Roadside� on the Tour for PEZ, so it was time we found out what's behind his words and let me tell you, there is a lot more to this guy than watching bike races! From live radio reports to growing his own food and like all of us at Pez, riding his bike...

PEZ Talk: Timmy Duggan's Comeback

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:49:51 GMT

Message by Jered Gruber
Comebacks are great, the return from a severe, potentially life-threatening injury, like in the case of Garmin's Timmy Duggan, is nothing short of inspiring. Turning a comeback into a leap forward in performance? That is something on an entirely bigger level, something that Timmy Duggan managed to pull off at the Dauphine Libere in June when he very nearly sprinted to victory. 2nd place was an incredible stamp of return for the Coloradoan.

TDF'09: What's Cool About Le Tour

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:32:00 GMT

Message by NONE
The Grand Depart is only three days distant. Let's go back and take a look at our original thoughts on the route - before the exact details were laid before us, before many things had happened. It�s the biggest thing in cycling, but before we get all pontificant on predictions, let�s just step back and consider what makes the 2009 race cool�

Capo Cycling Apparel: Atlas and Modena Kits

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:23:36 GMT

Message by Charles Manantan
Capoforma have been making the PEZ house kit for years. Capoforma isn't only a custom brand though, they also turn out a few slick stock items. Here's a look at the new Atlas and Modena kits ready for the rest of the Summer.

Book Review: Graham Watson's TdF Travel Guide

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:16:20 GMT

Message by NONE
The Best Holiday by the Side of the Road You Will Ever Have. There are Michelin guidebooks for motorists, Zagat guidebooks for diners, and guidebooks that show you where the celebrities live in Hollywood or where to get the best ice cream in Kathmandu. Finally there is a practical guide for the traveller wishing to experience the Tour de France close up and personal.

Toolbox: How Good Do You Need to Be?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:12:11 GMT

Message by NONE
You�re thinking about racing. Upgrading to that next category. Stepping into a bigger role on your team. Joining that testosterone-fueled group ride that you�ve never done. Or doing a century for the first time. But something�s holding you back. If you�re like many athletes, it could be this voice, whether you hear it or not: I�m not good enough. The mentally fit cyclist knows how to silence that voice: to know that you have � and are � enough to discover your true potential.

British Road Champs '09: PEZ On The Scene

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:57:42 GMT

Message by Edmond Hood
Despite the presence of stars like David Millar and Bradley Wiggins (Garmin) and Mark Cavendish (Columbia) it was British home pro stalwart, Kristian House (Rapha Condor) who was smartest and strongest after a sun drenched 100 miles around the Welsh - turned Belgian for the day - town of Abergavenny.

EuroTrash Monday!

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:56:46 GMT

Message by Jered Gruber
The National Championships are over, so there really is absolutely nothing else to look forward to until the Tour starts on Saturday. It's like Christmas in July, which means we need at least a week to get really antsy about it starting. First off - a roundup of the Championships, and then lots more. Read on!