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Tour de Pez: The Adventure Begins!

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:05:21 GMT

Message by Gordan Cameron
This is it, people! Roll up, roll up for le Tour de France. This is sport's equivalent of a freeform jazz freakout. You might not understand why it twists and turns the way it does. You might not always enjoy the sound, but you will never go unaffected! It all begins with today's team presentation in Brest.

TdF'08: The Contenders!

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:19:24 GMT

Message by Jered Gruber
Two days to go and it's time to take a look at the guys we think will define the overall classification at this year's Tour de France. Evans and Valverde are the prohibitive favorites, but there are more than a few waiting in the wings to either surprise, or capitalize on a stumble. Even without Astana, it's going to be a thrilling battle for the overall.

EuroTrash Thursday!

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 08:16:57 GMT

Message by Matt Conn
The build-up is over and the Big One is here. We�ve got the low down on just what Valverde thinks of his chances as well as a whole heap of other news including the Olympics, contracts, sponsors, TWO other national tours and some bloke called Rasmussen. Allez!

Tour Redux: 7-11's Crazy Weekend

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:33:47 GMT

Message by Edmond Hood
"I can't believe it! I can't believe it!" The words of Davis Phinney after English journalist John Wilcockson told him he'd just won Stage 3 of the 1986 Tour de France. It was the crowning moment for the 7-11 Team's first appearance at the Tour, but there was much more to it than just that stage win. Ed Hood looks back at the weekend when 7-11 stamped their name across everybody's radar.

TDF08: Parcours Up Close - Week 1

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 07:14:08 GMT

Message by Richard Pestes
After digesting the 2008 parcours, it was clearly impossible to present our take one sitting. This Part 1 - the PEZ eyewitness eye-view, looks at the opening week that takes the riders from northwestern Brittany though 8 stages to the steps of the Pyrenees.

Tour Redux: The 1968 Tour Of Good Health

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 06:47:03 GMT

Message by NONE
As the ASO looks forward to a fresh start at this year's Tour, PEZ' Guy Wilson-Roberts looks back forty years to 1968 when the Tour de France hoped to prevent doping in the peloton and ensure a tour of good health following Tom Simpson's death the year before.

Toolbox: Comparing Yourself With Others

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 06:28:50 GMT

Message by NONE
Whether you�re racing, thinking about your cycling, or just out for a ride, you�re likely comparing yourself with other cyclists at times. Is it increasing your motivation and insight? Or is it creating too much pressure and draining your self-confidence? The mentally fit cyclist knows how to use comparisons wisely and how to stop comparisons when they�re destructive.

Cor Vos Gets PEZ'd!

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:36:41 GMT

Message by NONE
As much as we value the importance of words to present our reports and stories on PEZ, there's little we can do without the best photos to convey the joy, agony, and beauty of cycling. Award-winning photog Cor Vos has been shooting bike racing since the 1970's, and although not as well known as another famous cycling photographer, his pictures are testament to his skill with a lens and passion for the sport. We caught up with the photographer behind the amazing pics we have here on PEZ, Cor Vos.

EuroTrash Monday!

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:34:44 GMT

Message by Jered Gruber
Whew, so the National Championship races are done, no telling how we'll make sense of all of that, but we'll give it a whirl. Now, all that's left is to patiently wait till Saturday and hope we don't get any nasty pre-Tour surprises in the final five days. This lovely last day of June we've got Nationals, Pennsylvania, Cadel, and oh so much more!

Tour Redux: Robert Millar's 1984 Romp

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:35:50 GMT

Message by Edmond Hood
1984 was a banner year for the wiry Scotsman, Robert Millar. A stage win, the King of the Mountains, and a spot just off the podium further stamped the seal of greatness on his slight shoulders. Ed Hood looks back at the 1984 Tour and the man who seems to have defined the word, enigma, for bike racers: Robert Millar.

MailBag: Summer Stinkfest!

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:23:24 GMT

Message by NONE
It�s been a busy Spring here at PEZ HQ � and our extra hours of head down turns on the front have payed off with readership going over 300,000 of you for each of the last two months � and that means the ol� Mailbag is ready to read�

TDF08 Preview: Liggett & Sherwen Talk

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:19:50 GMT

Message by Richard Pestes
VERSUS television hosted their annual pre-Tour press conference with Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen, and although attendance seemed sparse compared to previous years, PEZ was there the voices of cycling for the English-speaking world did not hold back in looking ahead to this year's race.