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Six Days Of The Worlds – Pharmacology

Americans, I think, generally feel they play just on the far side of the boundaries; that perhaps history doesn't apply…

15 years ago

In Memoriam: The Cycling Cap

We gather here today to pay our respects to one of the icons of our great sport, the cycling cap.…

15 years ago

Universal Message: Metal Horns = Awesome!

It's funny how malleable our definition of "local" becomes when emotion gets involved.  Seattle is a fiercely independent town where "local" is meant to…

15 years ago

Velominati Super Prestige: Vuelta a Espana Stage 20 (Bola del Mundo)

This year's Vuelta, while it never seems to really capture my attention, has done a good job of demonstrating how…

15 years ago

The Rhythm of the Stones

This picture makes me think, "There's a right way to ride the cobbles, and a wrong way."  Those riders who…

15 years ago

Reverence: Inhaling a Wasp

I have to admit, until BigRingRiding bestowed upon us the honor of gracing their site with our humble image, I had…

15 years ago

Timing is Everything: Ole Ritter

For Danish cycling, before Bjarne Riis, there was Rolf Sørensen*.  Before Rolf Sørensen, there was Ole Ritter. Ritter was a…

15 years ago

Monikers of the Giants

It only takes the most cursory glance through the Lexicon to realize that we have a special love for nicknames…

15 years ago

Study of a Toolbag: The Assos Guy

Until I started wearing the sacred threads of the V-Kit, I believed firmly that Assos produced the finest clothes in…

15 years ago

Laurent Fignon: 1960 – 2010

Laurent Fignon passed away today at the age of 50, after suffering from cancer for several years. Fignon was an…

15 years ago

Defining Moments: 1990 Luz Ardiden

There are several moments in my childhood when I realized the bike held a more meaningful place in my life…

15 years ago

Velominati Super Prestige: la Vuelta a Espana

The inaugural Velominati Super Prestige continues with its the final Grand Tour of the season, la Vuelta a España, on Saturday, August…

15 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Greg LeMelvis and Tom Ritchey

Brett's article on the the 1995 Worlds set the standard of quality in our fledgling Anatomy of  a Photo series. The great…

15 years ago

Know Your Limitations

I always strongly consider observations from anyone willing to wave a 44 Magnum in people's faces.  As such, I've always appreciated…

15 years ago

Doping: The Acceptability of a Method

Performance-enhancing methods. This is a term we hear so often in cycling; it refers to the practice of using products…

15 years ago

The Pain Pool: Wading in Above the Waist

Posting on the Tour de Blast, Bob asked if any of us were doing the Climb of Death up Cougar Mountain…

15 years ago

Reverence: Helmet Vents

Helmets became mandatory in professional road racing in 2003, following the tragic death of Andei Kivilev from head injuries sustained…

15 years ago

Velominati Super Prestige: Clasica San Sebastian

The inaugural Velominati Super Prestige continues with its the first Summer Classic, Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian, on Saturday, July 31. This will…

15 years ago

Ultimate Indulgence: The Simplicity of Pain

It's a good question, this: who in their right mind would willfully hurt themselves doing something they "enjoy"? I'm guessing…

15 years ago

The Big Engine that Just Might

I think the last time I cheered for the guy who won the Tour de France must have been Greg…

15 years ago