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We are the Keepers of the Cog. In so being, we also maintain the sacred text wherein lie the simple truths of cycling etiquette known as The Rules.

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The Velominati have put it in writing. Twice.

The Rules: The Way of the Cycling Disciple The Hardmen: Legends and Lessons from the Cycling Gods

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Belgian Affirmations

Apr 18, 2016  •  3 min read

Cut Like a Buffalo

Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 Hour Rule suggests that mastering a skill comes down to an incredible amount of practice; however talented you might be, it is…

Musings from the V-Bunker

Apr 1, 2015  •  2 min read

The Great Equalizer

The wind-swept break in last weekend’s Gent-Wevelgem was a perfect example of the bike being the great equalizer. Stijn Vandenbergh, 2 meters tall and Luca…

La Vie Velominatus

Jul 15, 2015  •  3 min read

La Vie Velominatus: Santoku

In Japanese, “Santoku” means “Three Virtues”. Exactly which three virtues it is referring to is unclear, but I am fascinated by the idea of a single…

Anatomy of a Photo

Jun 3, 2015  •  2 min read

Look Pro: Baller

Whenever something tries to be something it isn’t, you wind up getting into trouble. Those Cutlass Cruisers in the 70’s and 80’s with vinyl wood…

Defining Moments

Mar 6, 2015  •  2 min read

The Curse of Hell

Northern Europe is supposed to have crap weather in the Spring. By crap, of course, I mean wet. I call bullshit on that, because the…

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The Velominati have their own set of nicknames and terms which have developed over time through posts and correspondence.

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