Training for ‘Cross
I recently upgraded my phone, tablet, laptop, and TV to their most modern respective operating systems. These devices are now are so interconnected that they…
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La Vie Velominatus: The Joyride
There are very few experiences as incredible as riding a bike; the wind in your face, the sensation of generating speed under your own power, the…
The Good Wolf
One evening, an elderly Cherokee brave told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “my son, the battle is between…
Waiting for the Man
You have three questions going through your mind: How far to go? How hard am I trying? Is the pace sustainable for that distance? If…
An Open Letter to Drivers
I imagine that unless you’re a Cyclist, it is quite difficult to understand what it’s like to ride a bicycle on the open road amongst…
FFS Fridays: Lost Friends and Blood Pipes
FFS. It is Friday, finally, and this is what this week has felt like: I kid, I kid. We actually have no idea whether T-Rex was actually…
Ebb and Flow
As Tyler Farrar rode by in the other direction, we gave each other a subtle wave; not the wave between friends, but between brothers of the road. On…
Hello Operator
Marco Pantani had Armstrong on the ropes. It was the Col de Joux Plane in the 2000 Tour de France and the only time Pharmy was…
On Rule #42: Running is Balls, Even for the Maillot Jaune
Alright people, we heard you. Chris Froome ran. But he was going to lose the Tour de France. I’ve got news for you: Cyclocrossers run,…
Of Mother or Limb: First Week Wrap-Up
As I sit here watching the Tour de France while resting comfortably in my armchair, I find myself ruminating on the risks of the modern professional Cyclist. Even…
The Quitter
The truth is that I’d been thinking about quitting for the best part of forty-five minutes. Round and round I went on that track, every…
Anatomy of a Photo: Winter Sweat Box Ride
I spent the entire winter doing morning Spanish Interval Sessions, wherein one dons all their winter riding kit (including wooly hat) before climbing aboard the turbo in…
On Rule #28: The Case for Black Socks
Science has proven that people who wear crazy socks are smarter than those boring snooze factories who wear simple plain socks. I know the data supporting…
Festum Prophetae: Waiting for the Hour
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. – Mike Tyson The one thing everyone should always plan for is that however…
On Rule #93: The Throw Down
The human mind is designed to forget how much things suck. That is a fact. If women had the capacity to retain meaningful data on how horrible…
The Aesthete’s Choice: Boyaux Naturel
Tradition and innovation are the two opposing edges that cut our evolution through the fabric of our sport. Tradition grounds us, while innovation ensures we advance…
Anatomy of a Photo: The Joy of the Ride
Being the youngest in my family meant I spent a few long years staring at my older siblings’ bikes, wishing for the opportunity to grow up…
On Rule #74: The Targeting Computer
I could feel the power in my body as I breathed in the warm Spring air and pulled lightly on the handlebars; strength flowed from my lungs and…
Anatomy of a Photo: Snowy Mountain Stages
Vittorio Adorni taught Merckx how to manage himself during a Grand Tour. I wasn’t a part of any of those conversations, but I’m betting there…
The All-Red Onesie
When it comes to personal style and charisma, Marcel Kittel is at the top of the food chain. Only a certain kind of genius admits…