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Chuck Peña

I’m a former weekend warrior racer who now just rides for fun and coffee (as well as the occasional taco), but every once in a while I manage to prove Fausto Coppi’s adage true: Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill. I live in Arlington, VA with my wife (my favorite riding partner), my daughter (who can beat me all the time when we play golf, but at least I'm still faster on a bike), and our dog (who is always there to greet me when I get home from a ride). You can follow me on Strava, Twitter, and Instagram.

REGGIE Kit Review: A Ride On the Wild Side!

Chuck Peña
Clothing Review: PEZ readers be forewarned... If your cycling attire tastes lean conservatively or you prefer murdered out black, this is not the kit for you. But if you’re not afraid of a little color and standing out in the crowd, then…

DannyShane – Classic and Classy Kit

Chuck Peña
Clothing Review: Spring has finally arrived and that means warmer weather. So I’ve ditched the arm and knee warmers to do some riding in shorts and short-sleeve jersey – including DannyShane kit I teased in my review of their Fall City Line…

DannyShane Fall City Line Casual Clothing Review

Chuck Peña
DannyShane Clothing Review: Our resident 'style guru' Chuck Peña has turned his eye from on the bike elegance to a bit of off the bike refinement. The Danny Shane Fall City Line is smart, comfortable and yet functional and gets the thorough…

PEZ Bookshelf: L’Américain – The Comeback

Chuck Peña
I’m sure PEZ readers around the world are all familiar with Greg LeMond’s epic ride on the Champs-Élysées in Paris on July 23, 1989 to snatch victory from Laurent Fignon and win the Tour de France by a mere 8 seconds. I can still remember…

PEZ Goes To The Movies: In Pursuit of The Pursuit

Chuck Peña
Film Review: The Pursuit. If it was the title of heist movie, it would be about cops in pursuit of robbers. If it was a crime thriller movie, it would be about the pursuit of unraveling the mystery of whodunit. But in this case, The Pursuit…

Mixed Depth Aero Wheel Combo Comparo!

Chuck Peña
Chuck Peña has been doing a bit of investigation and experimentation on mixed depth aero rims after he spotted Nairo Quintana using them in the Tour de Suisse. If a wispy climber like Quintana was riding a set of mixed depth aero wheels,…

Velomacchi Speedway Backpack 40L Review

Chuck Peña
Velomacchi make backpacks and other accessories intended for motorcycling, but two wheels is two wheels. PEZ got our hands on the 40-liter Velomacchi Speedway Backpack to try while pedalling rather than twisting a throttle.

Lake CX402 Shoe Review: Custom Comes At A Price!

Chuck Peña
One of the biggest boosts for your Mojo is new shoes, and Chuck Peña has gone to the top shelf for a pair of Lake CX402s. Not cheap, but a work of shoe art in 'carbon and kangaroo leather… dead sexy!' is Chuck's description of Lake’s…