The Moser Position

For my money, the best slice of cycling video ever is Francesco Moser, appearing out of the dust, in the…

9 years ago

To Bidon Or Not To Bidon

This is serious, people. I hope you're sitting down. Really. Sit down. Not a half sit. A real sit. Both…

9 years ago

Doing It Wrong

Cycling is a complex sport, one whose fabric is densely woven from the fibers of a Hundred Years War between…

9 years ago

Body Dysmorphia

I am thrilled to announce that for the first time in my life, my chest measurement is smaller than my…

9 years ago

Single Gun Theory

Kids are assholes. Kids are also sensitive and vulnerable, and the two extremes are usually not found together in the…

9 years ago

The Wipe Down

Frank's maddening post about doing things because, well, because that's the way to do things made me question some of…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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,…

9 years ago

The 2016 VVish List

We made it to the new year! Bicycles have not been outlawed so things are looking up. Yet, the state…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

Cogal Report: Velominati Dutch Mid-Winter Cogal, 2015

@Ruud deserves a lot of credit for his stubborn Dutchness. Nothing was going to stop his mid-winter Cogal. I am…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

Zee Germans

The Germans are onto something. They call a bike a "rad". From a linguistic standpoint, that is the most accurate name…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

Guest Article: Before Thor

@Wiscot is back with another tale from the peloton. This will help us roadies get a fix as we struggle…

10 years ago

In Memoriam: The Headband

Like the Spinaci bars, the headband was cool, effective and disappeared quickly. While the Spinaci was outlawed by the UCI…

10 years ago

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…

10 years ago

À Bloc

The V surrounds us, it penetrates and binds us together. Through disciplined practice we are able to draw from it…

10 years ago

A Shift In Time

Returning to your roots can be both a rewarding and sobering experience. The nostalgia one feels for the halcyon days…

10 years ago