On Rule #3: Role Modelling

What we do in life, echoes in eternity.

What we do in life echoes in eternity.

– Maximus, Gladiator

We all make mistakes. We can only hope that they are not repeated by our disciples. It is only for the sake of this lesson that I expose you visually to this truth.

frank

The founder of Velominati and curator of The Rules, Frank was born in the Dutch colonies of Minnesota. His boundless physical talents are carefully canceled out by his equally boundless enthusiasm for drinking. Coffee, beer, wine, if it’s in a container, he will enjoy it, a lot of it. He currently lives in Seattle. He loves riding in the rain and scheduling visits with the Man with the Hammer just to be reminded of the privilege it is to feel completely depleted. He holds down a technology job the description of which no-one really understands and his interests outside of Cycling and drinking are Cycling and drinking. As devoted aesthete, the only thing more important to him than riding a bike well is looking good doing it. Frank is co-author along with the other Keepers of the Cog of the popular book, The Rules, The Way of the Cycling Disciple and also writes a monthly column for the magazine, Cyclist. He is also currently working on the first follow-up to The Rules, tentatively entitled The Hardmen. Email him directly at rouleur@velominati.com.

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Eric says:

Dec 23 2016 at 12:47 am

Geezis...

Upon first look, I thought Eddy had his warmers safety pinned to his shorts, then later realized it was a crease in the photo.

Those rubber gloves give the impression he just helped deliver a calf. The things you encounter on cold Belgian training rides....
KogaLover says:

Dec 23 2016 at 12:53 am

@Rick

My Rudy’s stay perfectly secured to my head and Rule #37 compliant when I don my balaclava in cold weather. This works despite my ears being kept warm and toasty on the inside of the winter garment.

Which is why I will find a pair of Oakley Jawbreakers under our Christmastree!
KogaLover says:

Dec 23 2016 at 1:18 am

@chuckp

Where you've been so long? You kept a low profile recently but welcome back! However, why did you re-emerge with a YJA-vengeance? There's no rule to forbid the Santa-hat...
RobSandy says:

Dec 23 2016 at 2:37 am

I wonder if there's a corresponding photo of the Prophet during the race or ride which followed that picture?

Because I bet he looked awesome. He always did.
KogaLover says:

Dec 23 2016 at 4:40 am

@RobSandy

I wonder if there’s a corresponding photo of the Prophet during the race or ride which followed that picture?

Because I bet he looked awesome. He always did.

@RobSandy

Picture featured in Miroir Sprint (french cycling mag) on March 17, 1970

Miroir Sprint
Rick says:

Dec 23 2016 at 5:28 am

@KogaLover

@Rick

My Rudy’s stay perfectly secured to my head and Rule #37 compliant when I don my balaclava in cold weather. This works despite my ears being kept warm and toasty on the inside of the winter garment.

Which is why I will find a pair of Oakley Jawbreakers under our Christmastree!

Sweet! Either someone has been exceptionally nice this year or had considerable input in their own Xmas list (perhaps even bought for themselves?).
KogaLover says:

Dec 23 2016 at 8:05 am

@Rick

@KogaLover

Which is why I will find a pair of Oakley Jawbreakers under our Christmastree!

Sweet! Either someone has been exceptionally nice this year or had considerable input in their own Xmas list (perhaps even bought for themselves?).

The latter I am afraid. Would not want to leave the choice of Christmas present to Santa Claus, except socks (what can go wrong there you would think, although I got so-called no-show-socks and a camel hump2 years ago; never wore them).
wiscot says:

Dec 23 2016 at 8:06 am

@KogaLover

@RobSandy

I wonder if there’s a corresponding photo of the Prophet during the race or ride which followed that picture?

Because I bet he looked awesome. He always did.

@RobSandy

Picture featured in Miroir Sprint (french cycling mag) on March 17, 1970

Miroir Sprint

Thanks for that link! Lots of incredible pix on there! Could lose a few hours browsing easily.

Happy and safe holidays to all Velominati wherever you are and whatever you ride. Here's to more miles (kilometers) and fun in 2017.
Rick says:

Dec 23 2016 at 8:20 am

@KogaLover

@Rick

@KogaLover

Which is why I will find a pair of Oakley Jawbreakers under our Christmastree!

Sweet! Either someone has been exceptionally nice this year or had considerable input in their own Xmas list (perhaps even bought for themselves?).

The latter I am afraid. Would not want to leave the choice of Christmas present to Santa Claus, except socks (what can go wrong there you would think, although I got so-called no-show-socks and a camel hump2 years ago; never wore them).

At least you will be getting something you want in your stocking. Just act surprised when you open them haha.

Happy Holidays!
chuckp says:

Dec 24 2016 at 7:21 am

@KogaLover

@chuckp

Where you’ve been so long? You kept a low profile recently but welcome back! However, why did you re-emerge with a YJA-vengeance? There’s no rule to forbid the Santa-hat…

I know I've been absent. Combination of having a lot of stuff going on and the fact that my access to certain websites at my current work location can be finnicky. It's that time of year when YJA rules. :-) I'm a skinny little runt of tropical heritage so get cold easily. Live and ride in an urban environment. And this was actually a night ride to view holiday lights in Arlington, VA. So in the interest of safety and survival, f**k the rules! :-) I will also be rocking' the YJV on a lot of rides between now and spring thaw. Besides, class isn't what you wear but how you wear it. If you're simply fabulous, you just are. :-)

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/gore-windstopper-review/#.WF6SBbGZPdQ