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Review: Aloha Gravel Shirt by Cycology

Chuck Peña
You don't have to be a gravel rider to appreciate Cycology's Aloha Gravel Shirt (or any of their other gravel shirts). It's perfect for casual city riding when you don't want to get all lycra'ed up, or a social coffee ride that's more about coffee and friends. And it can do double duty as off-the-bike resort wear.
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Understanding Relative Versus Absolute Power

Scott Steele
Cycling performance is often evaluated based on two varying metrics: absolute and relative power output. These metrics provide valuable insights into a cyclist's fitness and performance capabilities, but understanding when to prioritize one over the other can be crucial for achieving success on the bike.

LIÊGE’24 Breakdown: Will The Year Belong to Pogačar?

Alastair Hamilton
Liège-Bastogne-Liège was the last event of the spring Classics. Before ‘La Doyenne’, Tadej Pogačar was the top favourite and he announced that he would attack on La Redoute... Which he did. Pogačar took over from Mathieu van der Poel in the winning department, but the World champ still finished third in a race he wants to win, one day.

EUROTRASH Monday: Pogačar Shows his Power in Liège & All the News!

Alastair Hamilton
Apr 22, 2024: Tadej Pogačar and Grace Brown both won wet and cold editions of Liège-Bastogne-Liège, we have all the reports, results, video and rider views, plus the final stages of Tour of the Alps. Cyclo-cross reform. Rider news: Evenepoel, Harper, Vermeersch, Alaphilippe, Quintana, Merckx, Van Eetvelt and Valverde. Team news: TotalEnergies, Jayco, dsm, Cofidis, Soudal, Tudor, Bahrain and Alpecin-Deceuninck.

LIÈGE-BASTOGNE-LIÈGE’24: Pogačar Launches on La Redoute!

Alastair Hamilton
Top favourite, Tadej Pogačar attacked on the climb of La Redoute, with just over 30 kilometres to go to the finish in Liège and soloed to victory. The expected battle with Mathieu van der Poel never materialised. There were attacks from behind, but the Slovenian's victory was never in Danger. Romain Bardet took second ahead of the chasers, who were brought in by Van der Poel for third place.

TECH N SPEC

Gear Break: FiftyOne Sika Road Bike, Nimbl Exceed Ultimate Glide, Classified and ENVE Announce Partnership, Mips Safety System, GripGrab Short Finger Gloves & The Stinner x MADE Photo Stick

PEZ Crew
FiftyOne Sika: The new definition of the modern performance road bike, Nimbl introduces the Exceed Ultimate Glide to redefine the concept of power transfer, Classified and ENVE bring Powershift performance to road and gravel, The Mips Safety System - More integrated than ever, GripGrab new short finger summer gloves and The Stinner x MADE photo stick - Elevated solutions for pro bicycle photography.

Gear Break: New for YOU! Bike MS + Primal, Chris King Internal Routing AeroSet, fizik Powerstrap Aeroweave Shoes, S1 Hydration Sensor by FLOWBIO, Muc Off Explorer Bar Bag & COROS Wearables Free Bottle

PEZ Crew
New for YOU! Bike MS + Primal, Chris King expands internal routing options with release of AeroSet™ 1 & 2, fizik: Breathes comfort, exhales speed — Powerstrap Aeroweave shoes, introducing the S1 hydration sensor by FLOWBIO, Muc Off Explorer bar bag and COROS Wearables: Free limited edition bottle with purchase.

Gear Break: Northwave Veloce Extreme Shoes, Campagnolo HPPM – High Precision Power Measurement, Cycology Cycling Caps, Wahoo ELEMNT Updates, fizik Spring Leadout Strava Challenge & Michael Blann Roubaix Prints

PEZ Crew
Northwave Veloce Extreme shoes: Innovation to the nth degree, Campagnolo HPPM – High Precision Power Measurement, Cycology cycling caps, GoPro, Smart Light and Music Control update available On Wahoo ELEMNT bike computers, fizik: Welcome riding season with the Spring Leadout Strava Challenge & Michael Blann: Discover stunning Roubaix prints collection ahead of the race.

Gear Break: Ekoi Aerodinamica Helmet by Pininfarina, Santini Tour’24 Bologna Kit, Pinarello Unveils Two New Bolide Models, AI Fitness Revolution with Mojawa’s HaptiFit Terra, Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One Available in Canada and Camelbak New…

PEZ Crew
Ekoi Aerodinamica Helmet by Pininfarina, Tour de France 2024: Santini unveils the Bologna kit dedicated to the city that will host the arrival of the second stage, Pinarello unveils two new Bolide F HR models, the AI fitness revolution is here with Mojawa’s HaptiFit Terra, Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One available in Canada and Camelbak launch their new Podium vacuum insulated water bottle.

Gear Break: Tifosi Stash Sunglasses, Rubber n’ Road Mallorca Pop-Up, Officina Pegoretti CX Frame, UDOG CENTO: The Time is Now, Imatra App Turns Cycling into Currency & SockGuy New Designs for Spring!

PEZ Crew
New Tifosi Stash sunglasses, Rubber N' Road opens newest Mallorca pop-Up store, Officina Pegoretti presents the Duende Rock & Roll, an all-sur face Frame inspired by the brand’s longtime CX cyclocross model, UDOG CENTO: The time is now, Imatra, the app that turns the energy you generate by cycling into digital currency and SockGuy releases new designs for Spring 2024.

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Understanding Relative Versus Absolute Power

Scott Steele
Cycling performance is often evaluated based on two varying metrics: absolute and relative power output. These…

Strength Training – The Suitcase Hold for Strength…

Riding Road Trip Tips

Time Trial Data Feedback: What’s Too Much?

Durability and Fatigue with Prolonged Cycling

FEATURES

Pez Bookshelf: Goggles & Dust

Leslie Reissner
Drawn from the one of the world’s finest collections of cycling artifacts, the latest cycling book from Velopress, 'Goggles & Dust' collects over 100 stunning photographs from competitive cycling’s heyday in the 1920s and ’30s. PEZ's Literary Editor Leslie Reissner goes back in time to review this book of truly classic images from Europe’s most hallowed races.

PEZ Bookshelf: Bicycles: Past, Present and Future

Leslie Reissner
Italian book “Bicycles: Past, Present and Future” by Roberto Gurian, with graphic design by Maria Cucchi, has been translated by Robert Bethel into English, but marvelous bike photos speak in all languages. PEZ literary editor, Leslie Reissner, gives us his thoughts on this wonderful bike book.

WINNER Announcement: The Arundel Retro Wool Jersey!

Richard Pestes
Here's your chance to win this retro styled wool sweater from the good folks at Arundel Cycling, just by signing up for the PEZ Newsletter.

PEZ Bookshelf: The Spring Classics

Leslie Reissner
It is said that when the snow melts away and daylight lengthens, the thoughts of many turn towards romance. But for more than a few, it means the joyful return of the great one-day bicycle races and yet, as the VeloPress book “The Spring Classics,” suggests, the two things are not mutually exclusive.

Roadside PEZ: Ed’s Paris-Roubaix 2007

Edmond Hood
As we count down to Sunday and the Hell of the North, we look back at Ed Hood's 2007 Paris Roubaix and how the underdog, Stuart O'Grady, left the top riders in his dust. As a regular to the Queen Classic, Ed and his pals inspect the cobbles of Arenberg, the mechanics at work, the Roubaix velodrome and, of course, a local bar.

PEZ Roadside: Chasing Roubaix!

Richard Pestes 0
Roadside Reload: On Sunday April 8th 2012, I got a second chance for a once in a lifetime experience of chasing the most feared Monument of the year – Paris-Roubaix. And just like my ride across these hellish roads a couple days prior, this day was nothing short of ‘epic’

INTERVIEWS

Sean Kelly Talks Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Edmond Hood
Sean Kelly was the 'King of the Classics' for many years, but the man from Carrick-on-Suir also won the Vuelta a España and many shorter stage races. His record at Liège-Bastogne-Liège is only beaten by Argentin and Merckx. Ed Hood caught…

AMSTEL’95: Gianetti Remembers

Edmond Hood
The Amstel Gold Race signals the start of the Ardennes Classics and the climbers come out of the woodwork. Raced over the hills, dales, and forests of south eastern Holland, the course selects its own worthy winner. Twenty-nine years ago it…

Paris-Roubaix Preview with Chris Horner

Richard Pestes
PEZ talks with Chris Horner about what makes the Paris-Roubaix cycling race so cool - the Queen of the Classics, l'Enfer du Nord, the Hell of the North. We breakdown the lore, talk key sectors of cobbles like the Arenberg trench, and…

Flanders Preview: PEZ Talks With Chris Horner

Richard Pestes
VIDEO: For many it's THE race of the season, and with a stacked field of cycling's biggest stars, this year's Tour of Flanders promises nothing short of fireworks. I talk with pro-cycling legend, Vuelta winner, and inimitable race analyst…

TRAVEL

PEZ Rides The Amstel Gold CycloSportif

Richard Pestes

Seeking Sanremo: One Step & 300km Closer

Richard Pestes

FLANDERS: Appreciating the Finer Points of Belgian Cycling Culture

Edmond Hood

Nostalgic Season Start on the Ligurian Coast

Alain Rumpf

RACING

LIÊGE’24 Breakdown: Will The Year Belong to Pogačar?

Alastair Hamilton
Liège-Bastogne-Liège was the last event of the spring Classics. Before ‘La Doyenne’, Tadej Pogačar was the top favourite and he announced that he would attack on La Redoute... Which he did. Pogačar took over from Mathieu van der Poel in the winning department, but the World champ still finished third in a race he wants to win, one day.
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LIÈGE-BASTOGNE-LIÈGE’24: Pogačar Launches on La…

Alastair Hamilton
Top favourite, Tadej Pogačar attacked on the climb of La Redoute, with just over 30 kilometres to go to the finish in Liège and soloed to victory. The expected…
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LIÈGE’24 Preview: Can Pogačar Stop Van der Poel Taking…

Alastair Hamilton
Liège-Bastogne-Liège is probably the hardest of the non cobbled Classics in the cycling season and is rightly one of the five Monuments - The oldest one. It's…
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NEWSWIRE

Vingegaard Tour De France Defence In Doubt

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In 2024, Vingegaard was looking to make it a hat trick of Tour de France successes, but his participation is now in serious doubt following a crash.

Basque Crash a Reminder That Winning Requires Healthy Doses of Luck 

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With 40 kilometres left of stage four in the Tour of the Basque Country, the odds on the Tour de France winner were very low.

Advanced Strategies for Betting Success in Cycling Competitions

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Cycling competitions are not just a test of endurance and speed; they're also a thrilling opportunity for savvy bettors to make some serious gains. Whether you're a seasoned gambler or new to the world of sports betting, understanding the nuances of cycling can give you a competitive edge. In this guide, we'll delve into advanced strategies that can help you achieve betting success in cycling competitions. Online sport betting has revolutionized the way we engage with cycling competitions.…

Cycling the Paths of Famous Races

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The thrill of pedaling on the same roads as some of the world's most famous races brings a sense of connection to the cycling legends and a deeper appreciation for the sport.

Tips For Painting Your Bike

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Some tips for mastering a casino-themed bike paint job, to turn your two-wheeled machine into an ace of spades on wheels.

Alpecin Dominating the Classics, As Talent Concentrates in a Handful of Teams, More Discussion on Budget Caps, Olympic Question Marks & Vollering’s Contract…

THE OUTER LINE
In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at: Alpecin dominating the Classics, as talent concentrates in a handful of teams, more discussion on budget caps, Olympic question marks and Vollering's contract...

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Readers' Rigs

READERS RIGS: Andrew’s Two Eddy Merckx Bikes

Alastair Hamilton
Readers' Rigs

Readers’ Rigs: Andrew’s Calfee MantaFly 101

Chris Selden
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Writers’ Rigs – Chuck Peña’s Felt FC

Chuck Peña

EUROTRASH

Eurotrash

EUROTRASH Monday: Pogačar Shows his Power in Liège & All the News!

Alastair Hamilton
Eurotrash

EUROTRASH Thursday: Ardennes Classics & Alpine Climbs!

Alastair Hamilton
Eurotrash

EUROTRASH Monday: Van der Poel Misses the Amstel Froth!

Alastair Hamilton
Eurotrash

EUROTRASH: Fans Behaving Badly, Brabantse Cobbles, Abruzzo & More

Alastair Hamilton

PELOPICS

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Liège-Bastogne-Liège’86 Photo and Video Gallery!

Alastair Hamilton
This Sunday the pro peloton will be attacking the tough climbs of the Ardennes in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège one-day…

Flèche Wallonne – Photo Gallery And Video From 1986

Amstel’87 – A Gold Race Photo Gallery!

PARIS-ROUBAIX: One Hell Of A Classic Photo Gallery!

The PEZ Tour Of Flanders Classic Photo Gallery

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