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Alastair Hamilton

Alastair Hamilton has been a pro team mechanic on the road, track and mountain bike and worked for the Great Britain team at the World championships in all disciplines. Since moving to Spain and finding out how to use a computer, he has gone from contributor of Daily Distractions at the 2002 Vuelta a España to editor at PezCyclingNews.

Readers’ Rigs: John’s Specialized Creo SL Expert

Alastair Hamilton Jun 6, 2020

Not before time; we have an e-bike Readers' Rig. John in South Carolina has sent us photos of his Specialized Creo SL Expert... It has the look, it has the power and for a big bike it's not that heavy. Is this the future for many of us that…

EUROTRASH News Round Up Thursday!

Alastair Hamilton Jun 4, 2020

June 04, 2020 - We live in difficult times, the COVID-19 pandemic and now race riots. USA Cycling joins the debate on racism - Top Story. The Tour/Giro/Vuelta are still in the balance, as is the rest of the season. Lots of rider, race and…

EUROTRASH News Round Up Monday!

Alastair Hamilton Jun 1, 2020

01 June, 2020 - Now the Giro d'Italia is worried about no 'Tiffosi' on the route - Top Story. News from the other Grand Tours, plus Burgos and l’Avenir. Rider news from Cavendish, Roglič, Sagan, Quintana, Viviani, Froome, Bernal, López,…

Readers’ Rig: Roger’s Cipollini Bond 2

Alastair Hamilton May 30, 2020

It's well known that we like Cipollini bikes here at PEZ. Like Mario, they have that Italian flair and style. Roger Paperno lives in Southern California, the perfect setting for his Cipollini Bond 2 built up with Shimano Dura-Ace and…

EUROTRASH News Round Up Thursday!

Alastair Hamilton May 28, 2020

May 28, 2020 - Will we see fans road-side? - Top Story. Cycling news just keeps coming in: Colombians fly, Worlds in Switzerland, Bruyneel deal, Dumoulin MPCC, Viviani Tour/Giro, Pedersen to Poland, Groenewegen prefers Giro, Buchmann no…

EUROTRASH News Round Up Monday!

Alastair Hamilton May 25, 2020

May 25, 2020 - Another week in and closer to seeing some racing. Olympics'21 or cancel? - Top Story. The Challenge of Stars. Other news from Démare, Roglic, Chaves, Evenepoel, CCC, Van Aert, Naesen, Zeeman, Pellizotti, Contador, Froome,…

Readers’ Rigs: David’s Mosaic RT-2

Alastair Hamilton May 23, 2020

We don't see titanium bikes very often and I'm sure this is the first sight of a Mosaic built frame we've had on Readers' Rigs. Dave Green in Nashville has sent us his stunning and finely crafted titanium jewel for our perusal.

GIRO’19: Richard Carapaz’s Road to Victory – Photo Gallery

Alastair Hamilton May 21, 2020

The Giro d'Italia of 2019 was one of surprises - as much for fans as for first time winner Richard Carapaz. But once the Ecuadorian took the pink jersey, he and his Movistar team defended to the hilt. We follow his route to victory in this…

EUROTRASH News Round Up Thursday!

Alastair Hamilton May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020 - Everyone is looking forward to the racing restarting. Doctor says COVID-19 doesn't affect the heart - Top Story. Lots of riders talk new season, Kittel Jumbo offer, Froome future, Contador on Quintana, Carapaz on Movistar,…

GIRO’18 Stage 14: Zoncolan Photo & Video Gallery!

Alastair Hamilton May 20, 2020

Two years ago today, Chris Froome came alive on the iconic climb of Monte Zoncolan and threw down the gauntlet to the other GC hopefuls. Simon Yates held the Kenyan born rider at 6 seconds and overall second placed Tom Dumoulin crossed the…

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