Doing It Wrong
Cycling is a complex sport, one whose fabric is densely woven from the fibers of a Hundred Years War between evolution and tradition. The Rules…
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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…
On Rules #26 and #65: Spring Theory
To hold opposing truths in one’s heart is a beautiful thing; to find resonance within contradiction is a liberating force that opens one’s mind to a…
Anatomy of a Photo: Top Dog
I have it on excellent authority that life is good when you’re at the top. I myself am, of course, nowhere near the top but…
Unsung Heroes: Erik “Gavia” Breukink
I do love my Dutchmen. That much I admit. I also admit my love for the Americans with whom I share a passport. These affections…
Lean In, Lean Out
I profess to understand every mannerism and habit of the Cyclist. I’m Dutch, and I’m a writer, so it all comes pretty naturally. The problem…
Merckxy Christmas and a Coppi New Year
As 20VVV comes to a close, we’d like to once again thank each and every one of you for your readership and participation in this…
Zee Germans
The Germans are onto something. They call a bike a “rad”. From a linguistic standpoint, that is the most accurate name for a bike in any…
On Rule #74: Going Unplugged
I think the most exciting Christmas present I ever received as a child was an Avocet 30 in what must have been 1989. Being in…
The Graceful Touch of La Volupté
I get to certain parts of my training when I begin to crave his blows, especially in winter. Winter is the time of year when…
À Bloc
The V surrounds us, it penetrates and binds us together. Through disciplined practice we are able to draw from it to push harder and go…
A Study in Casually Deliberate: Start Properly
I was recently asked how one is supposed to handle the delicate situation when departing a traffic signal and you are unable to clip in…
In Memoriam: Erik de Vlaeminck
Sad news today that Erik de Vlaeminck, older brother to Flemish Cycling legend Roger de Vlaeminck, passed away today at the age of 70. He…
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…
V-Announcements: VLVV Product Line and Long-Awaited V-Casquettes
Whenever I drive somewhere in my car, I find myself wondering what the road would feel like from a bike. Driving in a car feels like…
Look Pro: Pre-Ride Afficionado
My office is organizing a holiday 12K run, an invitation to which I replied that one is only to engage in running when one is being chased,…
The Power of Sport
Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the human race. HG Wells The world is a strange place. Our…
Style and Fashion
The difference between Style and Fashion is that Fashion changes, but style is something that persists through the ages. You can’t buy it, and you…
On the Rivet
I’m proud to declare that I am fluent in three languages: Hyperbole, Dutch, and English. All of them rubbish. The language of the peloton is,…
La Solidarité
We will always have strength, we will always have Paris, and we will always have the Tour de France racing to the finish on the Champs Élysée in…