Like PEZ? Why not subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive updates and reminders on what’s cool in road cycling? Ex-Rider Interview: From the first Japanese Grand Tour finisher, Masatoshi Ichikawa, to a rider who fought through the hard knocks of life in the low counties – Mud, cobbles and the slim pickings of Holland […]
UCI confirms the first ever Esports World Championships will take place this year
The first ever UCI Cycling Esports World Championships will be held 8-9 Dec. 2020 on Zwift. Plans for this virtual championship were unveiled in September 2019 and, unlike most events in 2020, the event isn’t really at any risk of cancellation. “It’s with great pleasure that we are able to confirm the dates and plans […]
Hugo Houle named to Astana’s Tour de France lineup
Hugo Houle named to Astana’s Tour de France lineup – Canadian Cycling Magazine Home > News Only ten days after it was announced that Hugo Houle tested positive for COVID-19, the Canadian has been named to Astana’s Tour de France lineup. The 107th Tour de France begins Saturday in Nice. Ready for #TDF2020 – @LeTour […]
PEZ TOUR Bookshelf: Tour de France Climbs from Above
Like PEZ? Why not subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive updates and reminders on what’s cool in road cycling? PEZ Tour Bookshelf: The highest drama in the Tour de France takes place in the mountains and the changing beauty of these alpine landscapes differentiates pro cycling from all other sports. Another differentiation is that […]
Readers’ Rig: Nathan’s Niner ‘Gravel Bike’
Like PEZ? Why not subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive updates and reminders on what’s cool in road cycling? Readers’ Rig: Does Nathan own a gravel bike that you can ride on the road? Or is it a road bike that you can ride on gravel? It doesn’t really matter, as his Niner is […]
Joe Skipper: UK 12 Hour Record Holder Gets PEZ’d!
Like PEZ? Why not subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive updates and reminders on what’s cool in road cycling? Rider Interview: So how far could you ride in 12 hours? How about 325.5 miles, or 523.84 kilometres. Triathlete, Joe Skipper left his running shoes and swim suit at home and took on the British […]
Gear Break: K-Edge, CORE, Battaglin, BOA, Look & Strava
Like PEZ? Why not subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive updates and reminders on what’s cool in road cycling? Gear Break: Another stunning collection of new kit: K-Edge Wahoo XL combo mount, CORE body temperature monitor, 48 Days – Giovanni Battaglin’s new book, BOA launches new Li2 dial platform, LOOK Unveils 2020 Tour de […]
Opinion: The pandemic has given cycling a unique opportunity to re-examine dated traditions
Yesterday, Tour de France organizer ASO announced it will no longer feature podium girls at the event. Podium girls, formally known as “tour hostesses” or “hôtesses du Tour”, were women paid to present prizes and kisses to the winners of the Tour de France. They also had responsibilities such as entertaining clients of the sponsors […]
Le Tour Roadside Revisited: A Tour Chauffeur’s Tale
Like PEZ? Why not subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive updates and reminders on what’s cool in road cycling? TOUR’16 Roadside: For every Batman there is a Robin and Callum MacGregor is the Robin to Ed Hood’s Batman. Callum is the PEZ Tour de France chauffeur; yes, he sees the French Grand Tour close […]
4 Essential Bike Maintenance Tips for Beginners
Just as a bicycle is a simple form of transport, it is also relatively simple and straight forward to keep running well. Follow our 4 bike maintenance tips to keep your bike running smoothly and avoid any potentially costly issues. Why Bother? No matter how much money you spend on a bike, if you just […]
The Tour de France Publicity Caravan Photo Gallery
Like PEZ? Why not subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive updates and reminders on what’s cool in road cycling? Tour Caravan PeloPics: The Tour de France publicity caravan is the hight point of the race for many people, after the riders of course. It’s not just the free gifts thrown out by the girls […]
Froome and Thomas left out of INEOS Grenadiers’ Tour de France lineup
One day after NTT became the first WorldTour outfit to release its Tour de France lineup, INEOS Grenadiers revealed its squad for La Grande Boucle, but 2018 titlist Geraint Thomas and four-time winner Chris Froome weren’t on the team. “Fancy going wild camping next week then?” pic.twitter.com/QdqD4OcBP5 — Rob Whittle (@PolkaDotRob) August 19, 2020 Egan […]