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Rules

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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The Rules

Jul 4, 2026  •  1 min read

Form Follows Function

So much has changed in this sport since I’ve last written about it. Socks have gone haywire, sleeve and bib lengths are off the charts,…

Musings from the V-Bunker

Aug 25, 2015  •  2 min read

World Champion

The Worlds are going to be played out on US roads, which is fantastic and the last time it happened we witnessed a great race with a…

Etiquette

Dec 15, 2014  •  2 min read

On Rule #43: Shaming the Sensei

I think it would be hard for anyone to make the case that Eddy Merckx was Roger de Vlaeminck’s Cycling Sensei, but I think we can all agree…

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…

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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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