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Look Pro: Éclatant de Panache

The Prophet was very clear on how best to ride an individual Time Trial; start as fast as possible and…

12 years ago

V-Announcements: Velominati Partner Coupons & Discounts

We interrupt our usual programming to announce a new and exciting program between Velominati and our Partners: Velominati Partner Coupons…

12 years ago

La Vie Velominatus: A Rule #25 Reasoned Decision

There was no clear indication that Rick's car had actually come to a complete stop. It wasn't that the car…

12 years ago

Cobbled Classics 2013 Forecast: Hardman’s Valmanac

As many of you know, one of my specialties is examining events, imagining trends in them, and then predicting future…

12 years ago

Velominati Super Prestige: L’Eroica/Strade Bianche 2013

Until the 70's it was common to race on gravel roads, but the Paving of the Planet has led to…

12 years ago

Velominati Super Prestige: Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2013

Outside my window, its pouring rain. My bike is leaning agains the wall in my office, covered in grim and…

12 years ago

Sur La Plaque: Café Roubaix Haleakala Climbing Wheels

I'm not going to lie to you, friction is an asshole. In the bottom bracket, in the bending of every…

12 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Campagnolo Candy Van

Every night I pray to Merckx that in the morning when I wake up I'll have a Campagnolo Free Candy…

12 years ago

Training: The Fourth Bridge

Before the New Year, it was my ride up Haleakala. At present, it's Keepers Tour: Cobbled Classics 2013. Before Haleakala,…

12 years ago

The Phoenix

As a dyed-in-the-wool Northerner, my time living in the South was a mixed bag. Southerners think differently, speak differently, eat…

12 years ago

On Rule #64: The Sudden Drop

The severity of a crash exists on two planes, the physical and psychological. The physical is the most obvious and one…

12 years ago

Portrait of a Hardwoman: Nicole Cooke

Cycling is hard; I'm not leaking any trade secrets with that statement, but it feels good to say it anyway.…

12 years ago

Voices and Echoes

Doubt. It speaks in whispered tones but echoes in our actions and lingers heavy on the mind. It is a…

12 years ago

La Vie Velominatus: Perched Eyewear

There is something supremely Fantastic about a precisely manicured set of sunglasses, particularly when they're not being used for their…

12 years ago

Frank vs. The Volcano: Part Trois

At some point, I reckon the idea may dawn on me that I'm not a climber. Eighty kilos and standing…

12 years ago

V And V Makes VV: Haleakala Round IIV

I can't really call it an obsession. If it was an obsession, I would have commissioned a bloke I've never…

13 years ago

2012 V-Moment of the Year: Boonen Goes Long

Yes, I know, I have a major thing for Boonen. But come on, wouldn't you? Look at those guns. Look…

13 years ago

Velominati Photo Contest: Season 2012

Truth be told, how many of us can resist a photo of ourselves Looking Fantastic on the bike? How many…

13 years ago

Peer Pressure

Eight point V bar. From the moment I bought my first set of high quality road clinchers, I've ridden at…

13 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Six Days are for Closers

What do you do during the off-season when your name is Roger de Vlaeminck and you're a certified organic free-range…

13 years ago