Message by NONEAfter a flurry of last minute entries that had the PEZ servers hot enough to fry sausages, a lucky winner was selected from a bubbling vat of winter training hopefuls. We’re pleased to congratulate Chris Boswell of Greenville SC as the winner of the CycleOps PowerBeam Pro Trainer.
Message by Richard PestesIt's gray and raining here in Vancouver - typical fall/winter - perfect to start dreaming about next year's cycling trips! A signature climb of the Giro di Lombardia is the famous Madonna del Ghisallo church, high above Lake Como in Northern Italy. This tiny 'chiesa' is home to the Patron Saint of Cyclists, and is a must see on any trip to the region...
Message by Richard PestesYou can't fully appreciate the Race of the Falling Leaves without a closeup look at the climb to the fabled Madonna del Ghisallo church above the steep & picturesque shores of Lake Como in northern Italy. The deciding move always starts on this tough ascent, and for any fan, it's a ride you gotta do…
Message by Jered GruberOne more big day of racing, one more Monument, and then the 2008 road season will be in the books. By many accounts, one of the most beautiful Classics, the Giro di Lombardia is as hard as it is gorgeous. It constantly produces quality winners and thrilling finales. Let's take a closer look at the course and the riders to watch this Saturday.
Message by Edmond HoodWhat's long and lumpy, hurts in the middle but feels great when it’s over? Okay – a lot of things might fill in that blank, but today we refer to the one and only Race of the Falling Leaves – The Giro di Lombardia. PEZ-Man Ed Hood took to the corsa Thursday for a closer look at what makes this Classic a true ‘classic’.
Message by Matt ConnFinally, the Tour de France podium is sorted and we know who won which stages and what jersey. Lance is all go for the Giro, but maybe not for the Tour, and with the Crossers warming up, Lombardia on this week and the Sun Tour almost done, I guess it’s the end of the road season.
Message by Alessandro FedericoRace Preview: The evening in Como is quiet and warm. But it’s one of the last. You know the days will soon become chilly and the cycling season will be done. You try to enjoy every minute, every second. It’s not important if the major protagonists are out of the games. It’s not important if since Sanremo seven months have gone; still there is Lombardia and this is enough.
Message by Edmond HoodBack in August, when we spoke to Dan Fleeman (GB & AN Post) about his excellent win in the Tour of the Pyrenees, we asked him what 2009 had in store; “there are irons in the fire,” he told us cryptically. To be specific, a Cervelo “iron,” as young Mr. Fleeman becomes the second British ‘Dan’ to join new ‘super squad’ Cervelo Test Team, alongside his namesake and amigo, Daniel Lloyd.
Message by Edmond HoodFirst we had the traditional Flemish view of Paris - Tours from Bert Roesems; but they look at things a bit differently in San Francisco, yes sir! PEZ caught up with Garmin-Chipotle's Steven Cozza for a look back at the race that was.