Alessandro Federico

The Giro d'Italia is more than just a race, it's a way of life, maybe for just one day, but it will be a day to remember. In 2016 the Giro came to Emilia, crossing the Apennines “Tosco-emiliani” one of the most deserted regions in Italy;…

Our PEZ-Man in Italy, Alessandro Federico, wasn't going to miss the 2021 Strade Bianche, but no race accreditation and the worry of being stopped by the police added new challenges. Burt 'Race Chasing' is Ale's speciality, if anyone could…

One of the most beautiful races of the year is without a doubt the Strade Bianche on the now mythical white gravel roads. Following the race and capturing all the action and beauty of the 2015 race roadside for PEZ was our experienced race…

Italian cycling ground to a halt as it was about to burst into Spring blossom, as the Italian government put the whole country on lockdown to help stem the spread of the corona virus. Italian PEZ-Man, Alessandro Federico lives in Fano, and…

PEZman in Italy, Alessandro Federico, was facing the bleak situation of a no 'Race Chase' season, but the 'new normal' rearranged season gave him the 2020 World road championships on his doorstep. It would be rude not to go 'Roadside'. Here…

Roadside PEZ Milano-Sanremo: Every year Ale Federico 'chases' Milano-Sanremo and apart from the Giro d'Italia, it's the high point of his year. As we know World champion Peter Sagan was the man of the day and Ale was 'Roadside' to see the…

The Strade Bianche can be one of the most exciting races on the pro calendar and the 2017 edition didn't disappoint. Our PEZ man in Italia, Alessandro Federico, was 'Roadside' to take in the charm of the white road Classic.

Milano-Sanremo, the Classica di Primavera, Italy's biggest Classic will not roll out of the Northern City on Saturday. Ale should have had his gang together for the 'Race Chase', just like in 2017.

Roadside Retro 2014: Today on PEZ our superfan in Italy, Alessandro of AlbumCiclismo looks back at some of his best times chasing the Giro di Lombardia and also looks ahead to this Sunday's big race.

14 February 2004. Marco Pantani dies alone in Rimini. In a motel, after three days spent in a small room without seeing anybody. Pantani was still a Pro rider. During the previous year, during the Giro, he was able to show great moments and…