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Velominatus: Tobin

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Bike riding, wine guzzling, fat bastard.

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The Bikes

The Bike. It is the central tool in pursuit of our craft. A Velominatus meticulously maintains their bicycles and adorns them with the essential, yet minimal, accoutrement. The Rules specify the principles of good taste in configuration and setup of our machines, but within those principles lies almost infinite room for personal taste.It seems in s...

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  1. @Dinan Great feedback, thanks Dinan! »

  2. @cantona Cipo is willing to share his secrets with faithful enthusiasts, although the secret to his flowing locks is still shrouded in mystery. »

Velominati Super Prestige: Tour de Suisse 2013

The mighty VSP generator has been switched on once again. The mil-spec hydraulic fluid has been changed since the Giro. A new power take-off belt has also been installed. And the punch card reader has been refurbished.Broome and Berti are already riding the Critérium du Dauphiné. The top contenders prefer the Dauphiné for the decent recovery all...

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  1. Costa laid down some hurt today – great win for him, not so much for my VSP. »

  2. @frank »

  3. VSP PICKS: 1. Teejay 2. Martin 3. Costa 4. Motorcus 5. Sagan »

Festum Prophetae: The Impossible Hour

Update: You can watch the live stream (assuming it works from the velodrome) on the Velominati channel at USTREAM. When you log in, you’ll first see my little test video of my puppy eating grass. Please disregard me yelling at it. That never happened.I have always considered myself to have a good imagination, something I attribute half to my...

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  1. Cheering section for @Frank? »

  2. I wish I could be there to hurl malted recovery induced obscenities….errr I mean encouragement!  No idea on a distance so @Buck put me down for 39.7km’s.  If @frank cracks the track record I will throw in a case of deliciousness from my chocolate factor… »

The Lexicon

The Velominati have our own set of nicknames and terms which have developed over time through posts and correspondence. Some of these are names of landmarks or terms in cycling; others are nicknames for some of the riders in the pro peloton. While not intended to be offensive or derogatory, the nicknames in the list represent the riders’ pe...

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  1. Could be a new lexicon entry? Fantini’d – the complete screwing of a cycling team due to asshole drug cheats and/or a team director in denial ‘It was a shame to hear about Sky, they totally got Fantini’d by Wiggo…” »

  2. Flemish Mirror selfie…if it rains anymore here my bike may sprout mushrooms…. »

The Way of the Cycling Disciple: Publication & e-Book Sampler

Every once in a while, you stumble across a quote that changes your outlook on how you approach life. Of course, this requires that one does a good deal of “reading”, which is a problem for me, as reading anything that isn’t Cycling-related feels the same as doing “work”. I do the odd bit of it nevertheless, and in a r...

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  1. Fucking awesome…You guys sign James Earl Jones to do the audiobook yet? »

The Gear

Our products represent the spirit of Velominati; every product we offer is made with the utmost attention to detail – no compromises were made in their selection or design. Whenever possible, our products are made my small, locally-owned businesses who share our passion for quality and we make every effort to ensure they are made in an enviro...

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  1. @the Engine good advice on both fronts although I think I will stick with shower method for the time being! »

  2. Shower it is…now if I can just figure out which is better… »

  3. Question – anyone have tips on cleaning helmets?  I have washed the pads and straps with soap and water several times but the “funk is still in the trunk”.  Short of lighting it on fire I am running out of ideas here… »

Saved By The Bike

Addiction is typically defined as a bad thing. Addiction to drugs, to alcohol, sex or even work is usually portrayed as a condition to be battled, to overcome. The same sources may recommend a strict regime of regular exercise and healthy living as the perfect antidote to the bad addictions that befall an overwhelming majority of the general popul...

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  1. The Keepers are on fire this week – great posts!  This ties in nicely to Franks last post as both have got me thinking about what early defining moments I had that sparked my love of bicycles (and suffering) and where I am today as a result.  I can say th… »

The Rules

We are the Keepers of the Cog. In so being, we also maintain the sacred text wherein lie the simple truths of cycling etiquette known as The Rules. It is in our trust to maintain and endorse this list.See also The Prophet’s Prayer. Continue reading...

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  1. @piwakawaka I keep my “sheer” bibs for the rollers…in the basement….where no one will ever see me.  This is great for two reasons.  Firstly, you won’t wear out your proper kit, and second, if you have family they tend to stray away when any hint of… »

La Vie Velominatus: The Sound of Silence

In most situations, silence is an ominous thing that signals impending doom. Having never been in any danger myself, I base this largely on my experience watching box-office movies. As a general rule, I use Hollywood as the principal source of information on all subjects as they relate to doom and politics, principally because I’m loath t...

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  1. @Cyclops that scene looks like the vanity in my library…(otherwise known as the master bath). »

Descendeur

We close out the 6 Days of the Giro with our sixth and final installment.A body at rest, stays at rest. A body in motion, stays in motion. Things get a bit more ambiguous when it comes to a body on a bicycle tearing down a twisty mountain descent at speed, particularly in the rain. But it is here, on the boundary between clarity and ambiguity, wher...

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  1. I always find it amazing what goes through my mind as I descend at really high speeds.  ”Which portion of the ditch I should fly towards if I flat?  Keep pedaling till your spun out! If Ihit the deck, how far I will slide before the pavement eats through … »

Velominati Super Prestige: Giro d’Italia 2013, Stage 10

Day 5 of the Six Days of the Giro continues with an impromptu VSP event.Lets have a look at where we are in the 2013 Giro. Wiggins must have spent time training in Luxembourg because he’s been descending like a Schleck when things get dodgy before disappearing into the team van to have a cry about it. Hesjedal has put in some good moves and...

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  1. 43km to go and Jack Rod is flying…visually, what an amazing stage to ride! »

Velominati Super Prestige: Giro D’Italia 2013

Twiggo is dreaming of a Giro-Tour double. He has sent out mixed messages about his Tour ambitions. Will he use the Giro as the ultimate Tour preparation or will be burn all his matches in May and hope he can find another pack for July? He has abandoned his successful 2012 Tour run-up strategy of winning every stage race he entered the previous spri...

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  1. I think I may get charged with treason for my swaps… VSP PICKS (1st Rest Day Swaps): 1. Vince Nibbles 2. Evans 3. Beaker 4. Gesink 5. Uran »

Velominati Super Prestige: Giro d’Italia 2013, Stage 10

Day 5 of the Six Days of the Giro continues with an impromptu VSP event.Lets have a look at where we are in the 2013 Giro. Wiggins must have spent time training in Luxembourg because he’s been descending like a Schleck when things get dodgy before disappearing into the team van to have a cry about it. Hesjedal has put in some good moves and...

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  1. VSP PICKS: 1. Domenico Pozzovivo 2. Satambrogio 3. Is th’ Atapuma? 4. Intxausti 5. Brambilla »

  2. VSP PICKS: 1. Pozzovivo 2. Satambrogio 3. Is th’ Atapuma? 4. Intxausti 5. Brambilla »

Dirty Romantics

We’re into day three of the Six Days of the Giro series, and it’s time to hit the dirt.If ever a Keepers Tour goes to Italy, then we’re doing this climb. No doubt. Climbing on gravel up a real mountain, what’s not to love? Continue reading...

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  1. @Nate Cool – even better this is only a few hours from where I live! »

  2. @DerHoggz Not following you…James Tiberious? »

  3. @RedRanger Really digging the seat stays – can’t wait to see it built up! »

Velominati Super Prestige: Giro D’Italia 2013

Twiggo is dreaming of a Giro-Tour double. He has sent out mixed messages about his Tour ambitions. Will he use the Giro as the ultimate Tour preparation or will be burn all his matches in May and hope he can find another pack for July? He has abandoned his successful 2012 Tour run-up strategy of winning every stage race he entered the previous spri...

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  1. @piwakawaka Not only that but Uran burned a whole pile of time bringing Wiggo back…where is the Columbian Conspiracy now?? »

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