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Message by Jered Gruber
Powermeters have long been a chore to setup, maintain, and always demanded a distinct weight penalty. Things are changing though - with the explosion of ANT+ wireless resulting in the fantastic Garmin 705, continued developments in PowerTap hub design, and the completely redesigned Zipp 404s, well, the future is now. - [Read more]

Message by Edmond Hood
James Moss (Endura Racing) first spoke to us before Xmas; it was his intention to do a neo-pro’s blog for us from the Tour of the Med, Haut Var, and the Tour of Murcia. However, the life of a pro cyclist being as it is, it didn’t come to pass due to a variety of factors, not least being dud wi-fi; Caisse d’Epargne mistaking the first stage of the Tour of the Med for the Olympic team pursuit final and - oh yes, his hitting the tarmac at 56 kph. - [Read more]

Message by Alessandro Federico
Roadside PEZ: I confess. I couldn’t wait to get there. It was snowing last Friday, on the Adriatic coast. A bad winter afternoon, probably one of the last. Where is the Primavera? It was snowing but I was looking forward to chase one of the most alluring races of the Pro calendar. It’s just four years old but smells of the good old times. Has not past, but finds on the dusty gravel its future. It’s the Strade Bianche or, if you prefer, the Eroica. - [Read more]

Message by Josh Horowitz
First, I want to thank everyone for sending me their goals, (http://pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=8000&status=True&catname=Feature Stories). They are now posted on LiquidFitness.com. OK, on to the Pistachio diet, and a different way of looking at nutrition labels, eating, and weight control based on glycemic index. - [Read more]

Message by Charles Manantan
Another round of Richmond riches, a few more pieces of primo kit from the 2010 Hand Made Bike Show. - [Read more]

Message by Edmond Hood
The Montepaschi Strade Blanche has pulled off that difficult trick of establishing itself, in just a few short years, as one of the most eagerly anticipated races on the calendar. PEZ spoke to a man who has finished in the top ten of three of the four editions held thus far - Garmin-Transitions' Canadian former mountain biker [that figures]: Ryder Hesjedal. - [Read more]

Message by Matt Conn
Race Report: Maxim Iglinskiy has added yet another foreign name to the Albo d’Oro at the Montepaschi Strade Bianche Toscana. The white gravel roads of Tuscany have again offered up a worthy winner and provided another stunning finish to a new race that is quickly earning its place amongst the greats. - [Read more]

Message by NONE
It has taken more than a few years to confirm on the promise Jose Rujano made at the 2005 Giro d'Italia. He has spent half a decade in a wilderness of sorts, but his ride today on one of the world's hardest climbs, Genting Highlands, showed that he could very well be back, and a 100% Rujano is a frightening prospect for the upcoming Giro. - [Read more]

Message by Alessandro Federico
There’s a place in the centre of Italy, precisely in the south of the Tuscany region called Crete. Have you ever seen those pictures inviting you to Tuscany for a full immersion vacation in places reminding of the old good times? Lonely country houses on the top of the hills and a row of cypresses bringing up the rear. This is exactly the Crete region. A land without trees. Just hills and cypresses. And roads. White and dusty. - [Read more]

Message by Gordan Cameron
Saturday’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad kicked things off in terms of northern European racing for the 2010 season. And it wasn’t only the men fighting it out over the kasseien and hellingen. Just like Juan Antonio Flecha for the guys, Emma Johansson is also up and running with a big win in the women’s event. - [Read more]

Message by Edmond Hood
'That's Stannard in third place!' I hollered to Dave, through the storm at the top of the Kwaremont on Sunday, during an epic edition [but not if you're Belgian] of Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne. A couple of hours later, the big, affable Englishman was still in that position as the 26 survivors limped into Kuurne. We thought we'd better have a word. - [Read more]

Message by NONE
Hello to stage 4! Lets put on our back packs for the 163.5km trek from Mersing to Parit Sulong. le Tour de Langkawi, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has been running since 1996, making this year his 15th birthday. - [Read more]

Message by Edmond Hood
Roadside PEZ: "It was a strange weekend for the racing," said Frank, our host for the weekend at the Hotel Adoma, as he charged us a bit more than we expected for our weekend. Times are hard in Belgium, not just for hoteliers; for racing cyclists, too. Ed takes us outside for an apocalyptic storm at Sunday's Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. Read on! - [Read more]

Message by NONE
When I left Shanghai 3 days ago it was about 14 degrees, and perfect for a wool jacket and jeans. Today in Pekan it was 40 degrees and humid, which I'd say is perfect for boxer shorts, and of course a straw hat if you dare to accessorize. And they're supposed to race in this? - [Read more]

Message by NONE
We are in Selamat Datang ke Peringkat today, and as best as I can tell this place is famous for some of the most beautiful postcard beaches I have ever seen. I think they send post card photographers here for training camp: point and shoot in any direction and you can't go wrong. As such I don't have a report to post today. I had to weigh up chasing the race, versus soaking up the sun on the powdery shore line. Sorry, the beach won out. - [Read more]

Message by Charles Manantan
The North American Handmade Bike Show is a must see for the true gear nut. Pez was on the floor for NAHBS in Richmond this past weekend, and there were a few things that we simply had to bring you. Here we go! - [Read more]

Message by Jered Gruber
The wait is over, the season is real. The opening weekend in Belgium provided terribly difficult racing, some surprises, big Belgian disappointment, and a lot of stories. The lovers of hills got their due as well down in Switzerland with the opening weekend down there, not to mention the boys way down in Sardegna. Yes, it's February, and yes, it's racing season. So take a few minutes and catch up on all that's worth catching up on. - [Read more]

Message by NONE
North American pro cyclists have to build mental fitness quickly when they make the leap to living, training, and racing in Europe. Pez talks candidly about mental skills with Andy Hampsten, Meredith Miller, and Amber Rais, who share wisdom that we mere mortals can use on and off the bike. - [Read more]

Message by Edmond Hood
Opening weekend in Belgium is a joyous affair, and it's one for the aficionados. There's nary a man more deserving of the title than our own Ed Hood. If there's a true hard man's race to be witnessed, Ed will be there, either by plane, boat, car, foot, or all four. Ed takes us inside the ropes for Day 1 of the real season. Read on! - [Read more]

Message by NONE
To arrive at the Tour de Langkawi is a challenge from my hometown of Shanghai, China, but the Tour organisers made our lives as easy as possible - here we are in Kota Baru for the start of Asia's largest Tour! CyclingNewsAsia is on hand to take us inside a truly unique race. Read on. - [Read more]