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Readers’ Rig: Peter’s Kirk Precision

Alastair Hamilton Nov 28, 2020

Peter Gowan has what has become quite a collectors item, a Kirk Precision frame made of magnesium. At the end of the 80s magnesium was the future... but then carbon came along. Peter has one of the few Kirk bikes still in existence, a fine example of the art.

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Gent ‘6 Days’: Belgium, Beer And Bikes!

Callum MacGregor Nov 27, 2020

The most popular '6 Day' of the winter - 'The Gent 6' or the 'Lotto Zesdaagse Vlaanderen-Gent' as it is officially known these days - should have been last week, but with covid-19... A good time to look back to the 2016 final weekend with Callum MacGregor.

Holiday Gift Guide: TurboAnt Scooter, Fizik, LOOK, Giro, Osprey, Muc-Off, Memory…

PEZ Crew Nov 27, 2020

Our first 'Gift Guide' has a zippy scooter from TurboAnt, a new fizik saddle bag, LOOK's new 765 Gravel Range, the Giro Helios Spherical helmet, Osprey's Sustainable Multi-Sport Pack, Muc-Off 8 in 1 bicycle cleaning kit and Memory Pilot's special Black Friday/Cyber Monday sock deals.

Hill Climb Specialist Andrew Feather Gets PEZ’d

Edmond Hood Nov 26, 2020

You may have seen the recent GCN video: 'How Fast Do Pros Cycle Uphill? - Beginner VS Amateur VS Pro: Hill Climb Edition' where three different riders are pitted against each other. The climbing specialist is Andrew Feather, British Hill Climb champion, Ed Hood spoke to him after his championship win.

EUROTRASH News Round Up Thursday!

Alastair Hamilton Nov 26, 2020

2021 Alpecin-Felix Rider Silvan Dillier Gets PEZ’d!

Edmond Hood Nov 25, 2020

Van Aert & Evenepoel Talk Olympic TT and Beating Ganna

Alastair Hamilton Nov 25, 2020

Training for Power Part 1: Spine Stiffness & Upper Body Movement

Menachem Brodie Nov 24, 2020

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Holiday Gift Guide: TurboAnt Scooter, Fizik, LOOK, Giro, Osprey, Muc-Off, Memory…

PEZ Crew Nov 27, 2020

Gear Break Gravel Edition: DMT, Arundel, XPEDO, Castelli, Moots, Rapha & Zipp

PEZ Crew Nov 23, 2020

Here's one for all you 'gravellers' out there: DMT KM1 XC/Marathon shoe, Arundel Czar and Tycoon handlebar and top-tube bags, XPEDO CXR Pro pedals, Castelli Unlimited jersey, Moots Routt 45 gravel bike, Rapha men's Explore long sleeve pullover and Zipp Service Course SL handlebar, stem & seatpost.

Wahoo’s New ELEMNT RIVAL Multisport Watch

Press Release Nov 17, 2020

ELEMNT RIVAL Watch Brings Wahoo’s Proven, Powerfully Simple Platform to Triathlon and Running for the First Time. Wahoo’s first watch gives multi-sport athletes an eye-catching, innovative device to capture all their workout data with unprecedented ease.

Colnago V3 Project Bike Build & Ride

Chuck Peña Nov 15, 2020

PEZ-Man Chuck Pena takes us through an enviable passion project as he rebuilds a new stock Colnago V3 carbon disc road bike with some major parts upgrades including wheels, rotors, tires, chainrings, saddle, bars & stem, bar tape, cages, power meter, and more.

Officine Mattio OM1 Disc Bike Review: Is Mattio Workshop Saving Italian Cycling?

Charles Manantan Nov 14, 2020

Officine Mattio (Mattio Workshop) is the largest Italian brand that you’ve never heard of, located in what I think is the most under-appreciated region in Italy for incredible cycling, Piemonte. Here’s the latest OM1, from the company pushing to keep cycling manufacturing INSIDE Italy.

Gear Break: Stelvio Santini, Endurance Sealant, Giro Shoe, CADEX, Beaumont’s…

PEZ Crew Nov 13, 2020

The new and exciting bike gear never stops: ECO-friendly jersey and face mask for 2021 Grandfondo Stelvio Santini, Endurance Sealant with injection system, Giro Regime Shoe, CADEX 42 Disk Tubeless WheelSystem, Mark Beaumont's latest book Endurance and DZR wool socks.

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Training for Power Part 1: Spine Stiffness & Upper Body Movement

Menachem Brodie Nov 24, 2020

Over the last few years more and more bike fitters and cycling coaches have begun to tout glute activation and…

Recovery From HIIT: Know Your Muscle Type

How To Strive For Perfection

Muscle Fibre Types of World-Class Cyclists

Energy Food: Are Carbohydrate Hydrogel Products Worth the…

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FEATURES

Gent ‘6 Days’: Belgium, Beer And Bikes!

Callum MacGregor Nov 27, 2020

Van Aert & Evenepoel Talk Olympic TT and Beating Ganna

Alastair Hamilton Nov 25, 2020

Wout van Aert and Remco Evenepoel have been in discussion about their chances in the Olympic time trial in Tokyo next year. They will be riding against each other and together for the Belgian national team and the two top men agree on one thing: "Ganna is the man to beat".

PEZ Goes to the Movies: Racing is Life – The Beryl Burton Story

Leslie Reissner Nov 22, 2020

Beryl Burton was one of Britain's greatest athletes and one of the best cyclists ever, a story brought to life and beautifully told in the DVD “Racing is Life - The Beryl Burton Story.”

PEZ at the Movies: Marinoni – The Fire in the Frame

Leslie Reissner Nov 15, 2020

Giuseppe Marinoni, a seminal figure in Canadian cyclesports, is still out on his bicycle but disappointed that he has to ride alone, due to Covid-19. Most people 82 years of age would be happy to ride at all but Marinoni, the subject of a charming 2014 documentary, put in 8,000 kms in 2019 and still has big plans.

VUELTA ROADSIDE REVISITED: Ed In Madrid!

Edmond Hood Nov 8, 2020

Ed Hood looks back at the final stage of the 2012 Vuelta in Madrid. ‘Ultimo kilometro!’ the 'speaker' bellows into his mic as up on the big screen, De Kort tries to make his legs forget about the Bola del Mundo. His ‘body weight over the pedals’ style is similar to his Capo, John Degenkolb who sits in his slipstream awaiting the mindful moment. . .

VUELTA ROADSIDE REVISITED: Bola del Mundo!

Edmond Hood Nov 7, 2020

Stage 17, the penultimate stage of the 2020 Vuelta a España, finishes on the summit of the Alto de La Covatilla. Back in 2012 the second last stage of the Vuelta finished on another mythical climb - The Bola del Mondo. Ed Hood and Martin Williamson were there for PEZ, this is the story of their day, with updated big photos.

INTERVIEWS

Hill Climb Specialist Andrew Feather Gets PEZ’d

Edmond Hood Nov 26, 2020

2021 Alpecin-Felix Rider Silvan Dillier Gets PEZ’d!

Edmond Hood Nov 25, 2020

The Alpecin-Fenix ProTour team of Mathieu van der Poel is looking strong for 2021. Ed Hood has known one of the new signings, Silvan Dillier, since his time on the '6 Days' scene and thought he should catch up with the Swiss fastman.

60s & 70s Cyclocross Star Keith Mernickle Gets PEZ’d

Edmond Hood Nov 23, 2020

Ed Hood has been looking through his cyclocross interview archive and found this gem that was never published on PEZ. Keith Mernickle was one of the top British 'crossers' in the 60's and 70's when the scene had many a World class rider.

Velodrome Builder Sander Douma Gets PEZ’d

Edmond Hood Nov 20, 2020

Ed Hood is suffering terribly from the covid-cancelled '6 Day' scene, but he can't turn his back on the wooden circle. Today he interviews a man who builds velodromes - Sander Douma, a Dutch architect who has been behind some of the best…

TRAVEL

Col du Tourmalet: Top Ride & Descent Video

Richard Pestes Nov 6, 2020

Top Ride: Finding FLANDERS

Richard Pestes Oct 17, 2020

PEZ’s Must Do Milan City Tour

Richard Pestes Oct 24, 2020

PEZ Rides Prosecco’s STEEPEST MURO

Richard Pestes Oct 16, 2020

RACING

Cyclocross Start Money – The Facts

Alastair Hamilton Nov 18, 2020

Much like the 6 Days and the criteriums, there has always been a mystery in cyclocross about the payment to the riders to put on a show. Like another subject, there has been an 'omerta' on that kind of thing. Belgian newspaper, Het Nieuwsblad, has opened the account books and spilt the beans.

VUELTA’20 Final Round Up: Double Roglič!

Edmond Hood Nov 9, 2020

Ed Hood has been on the edge of his seat with the excitement of the final week of the Vuelta a España, but he would have rather been 'Roadside'... maybe next…

VUELTA’20 Final Stage 18: Double Vuelta for Roglič!

Alastair Hamilton Nov 8, 2020

After the disappointment of the Tour de France, Primoz Roglič took his second overall win in Vuelta a España. The final stage was no 'stroll in the park' as the…

NEWSWIRE

Creators of Fast Talk Podcast Launch Fast Talk Laboratories, A New Coaching &…

Press Release Nov 24, 2020

Trevor Connor and Chris Case, creators of the Fast Talk podcast, have launched a new endurance sports coaching, education, and community membership called Fast Talk Laboratories

5 Things We’d Like To See In Road Cycling Next Year

Press Release Nov 24, 2020

It’s been a tumultuous year in cycling to say the least. And yet, it was still a year packed with drama and action; one that saw new heroes crowned and abject disappointment for others.

Why is Road Cycling so popular?

Sponsored Post Nov 6, 2020

In recent years, road cycling has continued to increase in popularity. While it’s always been an excellent means of transport and a more environmentally friendly option than driving a car, many individuals now enjoy cycling as a hobby and sporting activity.

TransRockies Gravel Royale Pairs with Felt Bicycles as Presenting Sponsor

Press Release Oct 29, 2020

TransRockies Race Series, a global leader in adventure stage races, today announces Felt Bicycles as presenting sponsor of TransRockies Gravel Royale.

A Way Too Early Look at Next Year’s Tour de France Odds

Press Release Oct 28, 2020

Getting your head around the various date changes of major sporting events isn’t that easy at the moment, but, as it stands, the dates for the 2021 Tour de France look set to run from 26th June to 18th July. Nevertheless, online bookmakers have released odds for next year’s event, and it makes for some interesting reading.

VUELTA’20 Stage 6: Izagirre Strongest Climber on Aramón Formigal

Alastair Hamilton Oct 25, 2020

Ion Izagirre (Astana) won the mountain stage to Aramón Formigal in the Vuelta on Sunday. The Astana rider escaped from a group of leaders on the final climb. Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) lost time on a stage characterised by bad weather conditions and had to pass the leader's jersey to Richard Carapaz (INEOS Grenadiers).

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