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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.

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The Velominati have put it in writing. Twice.

The Rules: The Way of the Cycling Disciple The Hardmen: Legends and Lessons from the Cycling Gods

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Racing

Apr 9, 2016  •  3 min read

How To Watch Paris-Roubaix

In order of preference: Hang out with William and Alex of Pavé Cycling Classics. You will see the race at three different locations, all the…

La Vie Velominatus

Oct 26, 2015  •  5 min read

The Aesthete’s Choice

It has not escaped my attention that as I’ve evolved away from my original profession as a software developer and moved towards systems and solutions architecture…

Irreverence

Nov 30, 2015  •  2 min read

The Punter

They say you can measure the quality of a man’s character by his ability to admit when he’s wrong. That in itself seems wrong, since…

Racing

Aug 19, 2016  •  2 min read

Non-Grimpeur’s Revenge

It’s a little late to be writing about the road races in Rio…but gawd damn, they were both so good that I can’t help it.…

Export

Jan 13, 2016  •  3 min read

Body Dysmorphia

I am thrilled to announce that for the first time in my life, my chest measurement is smaller than my hip measurement, an accomplishment I’m not…

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The Lexicon

The Velominati have their own set of nicknames and terms which have developed over time through posts and correspondence.

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