Reverence: Dumonde Tech BCL
We met by chance, or so it seems. I suppose there really is no such thing as “chance”. I was ready for it, and it…
Velominati Super Prestige
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Six Days of the Worlds – Reverence: The Rainbow Jersey
The rainbow jersey
Reverence: Chamois Cream
Chamois cream, does anyone use it? I do and why.
Reverence: Ritchey WCS 4 Axis stems
Maybe it’s my mountain bike background. It could be the brand’s long association with Thomas Frischknecht, one of my all-time favourite riders. It’s more likely…
Reverence: Helmet Vents
Helmets became mandatory in professional road racing in 2003, following the tragic death of Andei Kivilev from head injuries sustained in a fall during Paris-Nice.…
Reverence: 3M Electrical Tape
One of the most cherished bits in my toolbox are the four rolls of 3M Electrical Tape: red, green, white, and black. In the past,…
Reverence: The Double Shift
There was a time when shifting was an art. Friction down-tube shifters required a finess and a light touch of the fingers; a slight overshift…
Reverence: Baxter Aftershave
Baxter Aftershave is one of the most important cremes I have in my arsenal, aside from the testosterone rub, the alcohol swabs I use before…
Reverence: Mavic tyre levers
Every mechanic has encountered a tyre/rim combination that has just been a real pain in the ass to work with. Remembering back to my early…
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Cult of the Bean
The aroma. The taste. The ritual of the preparation, and the anticipation. It’s more than just a drink. Coffee is an integral part of cycling…
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Reverence: Tan lines
Tan lines are to the Velominatus what a drug overdose is to a rock star, or a Victoria Cross is to a returned serviceman. It's…